Day: July 17, 2025

Are Movie Musicals Killing the Magic of Live Theater?

Movie adaptations are a box office hit with films like “Wicked” and “Dear Evan Hansen,” bringing beloved musicals to a wider audience. Many applaud this shift to the big screen, as it makes musical theater more accessible than ever. Some, however, are less than impressed. They worry that the film versions are overshadowing the irreplaceable […]

Subnautica Founders Sue Krafton for Sabotaging the Release of Subnautica 2

Recently, the game publisher Krafton had utterly gutted the lead team of Unknown Worlds Entertainment and their current project “Subnautica 2” and delayed the release of the game in order to avoid paying the developers a $250 million bonus as according to Game Developer, “Reviewing the purchase agreement – Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds in 2021 […]

“Black Mirror” Is the Real Horror Show – Mostly Because It Could Be the Future

When you think of horror you might imagine ghosts or monsters, but what if I told you there’s something even scarier. “Black Mirror” taps into a different fear, one not embedded with dolls or jump scares – but reality. This show is so terrifying because it feels like a glimpse into an inevitable future.  “Black […]

Are Silver and Gold Investments Still Good? 

In an ever-growing pool of stocks and investments, it can be a challenge to know where to hedge your bets. Most new financial ventures are filled with risks, and there is hardly anything that can guarantee success in the future. However, silver and gold have been valuable assets in society for centuries, and yet they […]

Beyond Genres: How Music is Breaking Down Traditional Categories

Beyond Genres: How Music is Breaking Down Traditional Categories

For decades, music fans and critics alike have relied on neatly defined genres to categorize the vast landscape of sound. Rock was rock, hip-hop was hip-hop and country stayed in its lane. But today, those once-rigid boundaries are dissolving at an unprecedented pace, leading to a vibrant, often perplexing, sonic tapestry. This increasing fluidity in […]

Senate Approves Bill Canceling Funding for PBS and NPR

A package of spending cuts, requested by President Donald Trump, has passed through the Senate and will now be sent to the House for voting. This bill proposes cutting $9 billion in funding that was previously approved for foreign aid and public broadcasting.  All Senate Democrats present voted against this package, with two Republicans joining […]

Overall Shorts might be the best Summer Fashion wear

Every summer, many discussions on how people can cool off while maintaining style in their fashion. For women who aren’t looking forward to wearing skirts and are seeking more stability, many have turned their eyes towards overalls. Despite originating as protective workwear in factories and on farms, overalls have slowly transitioned into casual wear and […]

The Information War: How Disinformation Fuels Global Instability

The Information War: How Disinformation Fuels Global Instability

In an increasingly interconnected world, the battle for hearts and minds has moved beyond traditional battlefields into the digital realm. Misinformation, propaganda and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns are not merely nuisances; they are potent weapons that fan the flames of international conflict and make rational discourse a near impossibility. Misinformation, often spread unintentionally, can quickly become […]

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