Day: June 25, 2025

YouTuber Shows: The Good and the Bad

Online content creation has become a widely successful profession, especially in the current day. With more and more people going viral on many sites such as YouTube, comes success and with success comes expansion. Expansion into whatever new trend that can make internet celebrities more money, such as food, businesses, movies and especially shows. There […]

Is Paris Fashion Week Sustainability Genuine or Just Greenwashing?

Paris Fashion Week, one of the most important weeks in the fashion world, has long been the event to find the very best of luxury, innovation and influence. But with increased discourse around how fashion is detrimental to the environment, even Paris Fashion Week has to acknowledge their impact. The runway in recent years has […]

The Decline of the Third Act

The Decline of the Third Act

The third act used to be where movies cemented their legacy. It was where stakes peaked, characters evolved and audiences left feeling fulfilled. Now, it’s where many blockbusters pump the brakes, drop a few breadcrumbs and cue the credits — just in time for a mid-credits scene to point toward the next installment. Welcome to […]

NATO Summit Intelligence Report: Iran’s Nuclear Program Set Back by Months Instead of Years

On June 22, 2025, President Donald Trump bombed three of Iran’s nuclear sites, announcing the attack on X. “A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,” said Trump. Trump followed up this post by stating that “The damage to the Nuclear sites in Iran is said to be ‘monumental.’ The hits […]

From Soundtracks to Signature Sneakers: How Athletes Became Cultural Icons

From Soundtracks to Signature Sneakers: How Athletes Became Cultural Icons

In the ever-expanding arena of pop culture, athletes are no longer confined to the court, field or ring. Today, their impact echoes in music, fashion and film — none more telling than the synergy of signature sneakers and unforgettable soundtracks. Before “Just Do It” was a mantra for millions, Michael Jordan’s Air Jordans launched a […]

Mamdani’s Primary Win Is Not a Fluke – It’s a Preview

Zohran Mamdani has declared his victory in the Democratic primary for the New York City Mayoral race. This win was not luck, it was earned. Through a bold and unprecedented campaign, the 33-year-old socialist candidate rallied voters behind his mission and was able to beat out front-runner Andrew Cuomo. This win, however, signals something larger […]

Food Trucks’ Prices Could Be The Cause Of Their Downfall

Food Trucks have long been a popular business opportunity within the United States for decades. Not only are they a great way for restaurants to promote their businesses, but they have also helped people break into the food industry. Food trucks can be found in any busy city center, around sports stadiums, festivals, and other […]

Two Years Later: What Passion Prevails Taught Me

TWO YEARS AGO: I published my very first book, Passion Prevails — a project that began with a simple curiosity and evolved into something much bigger than I ever imagined. The book is a compilation of hundreds of interviews I conducted with professional athletes, starting all the way back in 2015 when I was just thirteen years old. […]

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