Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal and two other hostages have been released by Israel. This is only a couple of days after he was ruthlessly beaten and detained by Israeli Forces in the West Bank. It was reported that three men in military garments beat them while one recorded the assault. It was Tuesday last […]
Month: March 2025
Is Cryotherapy Worth It?
Plunging oneself to frigid temperatures does not sound like a pleasant experience, but it is one that has become more relevant thanks to modern technology. Cryotherapy is a somewhat new treatment that involves exposing your whole body or just a part of it into a chamber of liquid nitrogen with minimal clothing on. It sounds […]
Don Tolliver & Yeat Collab OTW?
Contemporary Hip Hop hasn’t had a high-profile collab album since November 2022, courtesy of Drake and 21 Savage’s album “Her Loss,” which went No. 1 on the Billboard charts that year. However, for the up-and-comers, an announcement has been made that has gained some traction. Lyrical Lemonade announced the lineup for their Summer Smash event, […]
How a Bad Ending Can Ruin a Show
Oftentimes, shows can feel like a kind of commitment, especially if they are multiple seasons long. You get pulled into watching it after the first episode and it begins to take up your watch time for other things. It is a tall order for television, in general, to keep the audience’s attention for so long, […]
Stephen A Smith is being obnoxious
During the prime years of ESPN’s “First Take,” it was common for sports fans to have their eyes glued to the screen daily. Throughout the show’s run, many different styles of shock jocks have come and gone. Whether it was the OG Skip Bayless or Max “I Want Iguodala” Kellerman, there was always someone who […]
Why Every Cookie Spot Wants to Be the Next Crumbl
After the success of Crumbl Cookies, with their weekly rotating flavors and unique take on a sweet treat, other cookie companies have jumped at the opportunity to copy their success. Crumbl Cookies was founded by Jason McGowan and Sawyer Hemsley in 2017. They started as a single storefront in Logan, Utah. Their concept was simple […]
How Color Psychology Will Benefit You
An outfit isn’t just a look; it’s a power move, and the colors you choose to wear can determine the outcome of your date, job interview, etc. If you want to be flirty yet sophisticated, wear baby pink. If you want to be bold and unforgettable, wear red. If you want to be elegant and […]
Vehicle Incident Kills Soldiers in Lithuania
Tragedy struck this Monday when three U.S. soldiers were found dead inside a vehicle that got stuck in the bog a week before. The search is still ongoing, without any attempts to give up until all soldiers are accounted for. The accident occurred last Tuesday when both the soldiers and the heavily armored vehicle were […]
Politicians Need to Stop Being Influencers
In the age of TikTok soundbites and Instagram-perfect campaigns, politics has become more of a performance and less about actual governance. Some elected officials prioritize viral moments over policy, crafting their public personas like influencers rather than helping the people improve democracy. Politics is supposed to be about policies, governance, and public service, yet nowadays, […]
The Pink Tax Isn’t Just About Price, It’s About Power
The pink tax theory is a theory about gender-based marketing strategies that says products marketed toward women are often more expensive than their alternatives. Not only is this another way of discriminating against women, it’s a way to take power away from us. If you’re here to roll your eyes and say that pink theory […]
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing (Listicle)
The major publishing houses have a monopoly over the voices that get amplified and the stories that get told. That goes for book publishing houses like Penguin Random House as well as short-form content publishing houses like The New Yorker, where a writer has to be invited to be published. If an author just wants […]
What’s the craving for Hot Honey
This isn’t any typical Gen Z late-night craving, Hot honey is a trend that’s been around for a while. It’s considered the ultimate sweet and spicy mixed condiment. Most notably, Hot Honey has been implemented on pizza to rising popularity. So, where has the craving for this condiment originated from? It’s 2003 in Brazil. Mike […]
