The iconic Shamrock shake returns to McDonald’s menus for a limited time this St. Patrick’s Day. The fast food giant announced the arrival of the beloved seasonal item early Tuesday morning. According to the press release, McDonald’s is set to honor the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), a charity that partnered with the company for […]
Month: February 2025
You Need to Add A Gua Sha to Your Skincare Routine
On the surface, it appears as a simple, sleek, jade triangle, but the gua sha has the power to transform a face, eliminate a double chin, and sharpen cheekbones without any plastic surgery or injections. This fantastic tool was designed by traditional Chinese medicine to help drain fluids around the face by activating the body’s […]
Will Political Parties be the Death of the US?
In his farewell address in 1796, George Washington warned the American people that engaging in political factions or parties would obstruct the execution of the laws created by the government and even prevent the branches of government from exercising constitutional powers. It’s a shame we didn’t listen to him. Polarization in the United States has […]
11 Dead in School Shooting in Sweden
On Tuesday, a shooter opened fire at an adult school in the city of Orebro. Police initially responded to a call claiming five people were dead, but the toll quickly increased. Risbergska is a school for people over 20 who have never finished their formal education or didn’t receive sufficient grades for higher education. There […]
The Grammys Showcased the Clash Between Culture and Politics
Trad wives and modest fashion may be on the rise in the overall cultural zeitgeist, but Sunday’s Grammy Awards showed that the music industry is still strongly supporting progressive ideologies—even as the global political trend shifts toward far-right movements. The 2025 Grammys highlighted the many-faceted talents of women, LGBTQ+, and people of color through over-the-top […]
Brunson Leads Knicks to Tight Victory
In one of the most impressive games of the Knicks’ 2025 season, point guard Jalen Brunson rallied the team for an incredible come-back in the fourth quarter in their match against the Rockets at Madison Square Garden on Monday, February 4. Things were looking bleak for the team after superstar OG Anunoby suffered another injury. […]
Trump Aims to End USAID
Under orders from the Trump administration, the doors to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, D.C., have been locked, blocking key workers from entering the agency. Following recommendations from Elon Musk, Trump has vocalized intent to shutter the agency to halt “wasteful” government spending. The lockdown and potential defunding of […]
China Counters US Tariffs
Just moments after President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect on Tuesday, February 3, the nation struck back, issuing its own tariffs on goods imported from the US. American tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods were also supposed to go into effect on February 3. However, the leaders of both of America’s bordering […]
Trump Discusses Plans to Send Immigrants to Guantanamo
A little over a week into Trump’s second term, the President shocked many around the world after discussing the possibility of housing up to 30,000 immigrants at Guantanamo Bay. Trump has already begun preparations to expand the facility’s capacity, and his border czar, Tom Homan, said he expects to start moving people into the prison […]
Best 2025 Grammy Performances
Last night’s Grammy Awards were not short of talent. With 16 amazing performers, it’s hard to pick the top performances, but we at NYC Tastemakers have decided on five that have stayed with us long after the curtains closed. #1 Doechii Only the third woman to win best rap album, Doechii also deserves the first […]
Planet Hollywood Reopens in Manhattan
Planet Hollywood reopened in Manhattan last weekend after closing during COVID. Planet Hollywood is a movie-themed restaurant chain with four locations. The restaurant has opened and closed in hundreds of different locations, yet only four remain, one of which just reopened at 136 West 42nd Street in Midtown. The restaurant cost a whopping $17 million […]
Babyface Disrespected at Grammys Interview
Rapper Kenneth Brian Edmonds, better known by his artist name Babyface, was interrupted during an interview by reporters from the Associated Press at the Grammys in favor of interviewing Chappell Roan. Associated Press reporter Krysta Fauria rudely interrupted Babyface while he was answering her fellow reporter, Leslie Ambriz’s question. The rapper started to answer before […]
