The FBI’s and federal law enforcement’s future is being closely watched as Donald Trump runs for reelection in 2025. Trump has frequently attacked the agency, saying it is biased politically and that if he is re-elected, he will reform it. His actions raise questions about the role and independence of federal law enforcement in a […]
Month: February 2025
Grammys 2025 Proves That Awards Shows Aren’t Dead (OP-ED)
In recent years, public interest in award shows has significantly declined with many viewers questioning their relevance and fairness. Regardless, Grammys 2025 appeared to be the first award show everyone generally enjoyed in a while. So, what made this year’s Grammys so different? For the most part, many have seen Grammys 2025 as a true […]
Shubman Gill vs. The Legends: Is He India’s Next Cricket Icon?
Three batting greats from Indian cricket—Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar—have established unmatched standards. Now that Shubman Gill is advancing through the ranks, it is unclear if he will become India’s next cricketing great. Shubman Gill first came to notice as the tournament’s most impressive player during India’s victory in the 2018 U-19 World […]
Congress Faces Internal Turmoil in Telangana, India
Internal strife is threatening the stability of the Telangana Congress party due to factionalism, leadership conflicts, and member discontent. The party defeated the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections, but internal strife is currently overshadowing its leadership. The fight for influence and important posts in the administration is the main source […]
Hate Speech on X Increased by 50% After Musk’s Acquisition
Following Musk’s takeover, hate speech on X reportedly increased by 50%, raising concerns about the social media platforms’ capacity to spread harmful information. Since Elon Musk acquired X, formerly Twitter, in October 2022, the platform has undergone significant changes, including debates over free speech content control. As one of his first acts as a new […]
Is the One-Hit Wonder Phenomenon a Blessing or a Curse?
The music industry is already a fast environment, and fame can be forgotten as quickly as it came. The ones who struggle with it most? One-hit wonders. Artists referred to as One-hit wonders are artists who achieve massive success but only on a single track. One-hit wonders struggle to find success within the music industry […]
Avengers: Doomsday Filming to Begin March 2025
A new installment in the Avengers franchise is set to begin filming in the next month. Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth film in Marvel’s Avengers franchise and will be the first appearance of the beloved. superhero team since the 2019 release of Avengers: Endgame. While little has been said concerning the movie’s plot since its […]
NFL drafts 2025: scouts weigh in on deep and intriguing quarterback class
The 2025 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, especially when it comes to the quarterback class. Scouts and analysts agree that this year’s group is both deep and diverse, with multiple prospects who could develop into franchise players. Unlike drafts where one or two quarterbacks dominate […]
Abortion laws clash: Louisiana and Texas cases set to heighten interstate tensions
A significant national dispute over reproductive rights is being set up by the escalating legal challenges over abortion restrictions in Texas and Luisiana. With courts, advocacy organizations and lawmakers sharply split, legal challenges are growing as both states enforce some of the nation’s strictest abortion laws. A lawsuit has surfaced in Louisiana after a lady […]
Shopify removes Ye’s store Swastika T-shirts amid controversy
E-commerce giant Shopify has removed Ye (formerly Kanye West) after it was found selling T-shirts featuring a swastika. The move comes amid widespread backlash over Ye’s controversial behavior and statements in recent years. The Controversy The swastika, which is commonly known as a hate sign because of its connection to Nazi Germany, was featured in […]
Our Top 2025 Super Bowl Commercials
Super Bowl Sunday ended at 40-22 with a massive Eagles win. American families gathered with relatives and tasty snacks right in front of the TV. Using the football game as convenient bathroom breaks for the real entertainment of the night, the commercials, we at NYC Tastemakers picked the top five commercials that stole the show. […]
Author Admits to Using AI to Write Parts of Her Novel
Rie Kudan or Rie Qudan revealed that her novel, which won Japan’s highest literary award for its story about futuristic Tokyo, in which generative AI is everywhere, is 5% AI. Kudan’s book, “Tokyo-to Dojo-to” (Tokyo Sympathy Tower), is about an architect designing a high-rise prison tower in a near-future Tokyo. The architect, Sara Makina, calls […]
