A public feud broke out between President Donald Trump and his former ally, billionaire Elon Musk. Musk is adamantly against Trump’s massive tax and domestic policy bill, and he went all over Twitter and other social media to let everybody know. On Tuesday, Musk called what Trump calls his “big, beautiful bill” as a “disgusting […]
Month: June 2025
Big Jim the Clown Killer
Big Jim, the clown killer, roamed circuses to find victims.
Found twenty-three.
Dead clowns.
I was a lawyer. Don’t know the law and didn’t have much of a practice. To eat regularly, I turned to crime.
Now, I practice in prison. Big Jim, the clown killer, my client.
I spoke first.
Big Jim listened, then looked up. Studied me as if I were a clown without makeup.
Moved closer.
Finger on lips, he pondered.
Didn’t say what he was thinking.
We meet again.
Big Jim, who only kills clowns, sits close.
He wants to hear my theory of the defense.
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YouTube Overtaking Streaming Sites as the go to Platform for Films
YouTube, which was originally established in 2005 as a video-based dating platform, has now grown exponentially into a billion-dollar platform that is able to compete with many giants in multiple industries, such as social media, online archives and especially streaming sites. Streaming sites have always been a convenient way to watch films from home and […]
The U.S. is Overmedicated–And It’s Not Just About Big Pharma
Roughly 47 million Americans take prescription medication for mental health treatment. This number has steadily increased over the past decade–a clear indication of not only a mental health crisis but a dependency on pharmaceutical solutions. Many are aware that the American public is overmedicated, but it is often framed as pharmaceutical greed. The mentality is […]
Who Could Replace Thibodeau as Head Coach of the Knicks?
The firing of Tom Thibodeau came as a surprise to many fans and players, as it seemed odd that the Knicks would remove such a legendary coach. Even though he made great strides in getting the team into the Eastern Conference Finals, it seems that the Knicks lost faith in him leading the team into […]
The Trump-Musk Breakup Is a Power Struggle, Not Policy Disagreement
During the 2024 election season, Donald Trump and Elon Musk seemed to be the unlikely political dynamic duo. Two men, neither from traditional political backgrounds, vying together to be the voice of the United States. The relationship appeared to be better than ever when President Trump won the election and both the House of Representatives […]
The Governors Ball Music Festival In NYC
The “Governors Ball Music Festival,” is returning to New York City and is just around the corner. Starting on June 6, 2025, for three full days, there will be nonstop music, dancing, concerts and much more at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Several headliners such as rapper Tyler the Creator, American singer-songwriter […]
NYC Imposes New Speed Limit for Electric Bikes
New York’s biking lanes will be seeing a new change, as Major Adams has announced that the city will impose a speed limit on electric bikes. The New York Daily News reports that the announcement was made this Wednesday, with e-bikes being allowed to go only 15MPH in the city. The reason for this limitation […]
Phasmophobia Video Game to be Made into a Film: Will it be Good?
“Phasmophobia,” a popular multiplayer supernatural horror game, just got something big announced for it: A film adaptation by Blumhouse studios. Blumhouse is well known for their hit “Five Nights at Freddys,” film adaptation with a sequel on its way, as well as having a “Dead By Daylight,” film adaptation in the works. But the question […]
Healthy Food Exists In All Cultures
The qualifications of healthy food have been ever-shifting throughout the past decades. That said, the Mediterranean diet continues to be the most popular healthy eating diet in the West. Unfortunately, this has led to foods outside of this particular diet being viewed negatively. In countries like the United States, what constitutes healthy food is generally […]
Books That Should Be Taught in English Class
Every American student who had to sit through English class from Kindergarten to 12th grade knows the usual suspects: “Romeo and Juliet,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Fahrenheit 451” and more. Don’t get me wrong, these novels are extraordinary and have their place as some of the best novels written, but I think […]
Knicks Should Not Have Fired Thibodeau
The tale of the 2024-25 New York Knicks playoff run can be summarized by a Charles Dickens quote, “It was the best of times — it was the worst of times.” The good moments came with the defeat of the Cade Cunningham-led Pistons and the usurpation of the then-reigning champion Boston Celtics. The latter brought […]
