Month: July 2025

Manhattan Shooting Suspect, Ex-Football Player, Cites CTE in Note

On Monday evening, suspect Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man, shot and killed four people before turning the gun and shooting himself in the chest, killing him. A fifth victim, who has been identified as an NFL employee, was left in critical condition and is now stable.  The shooting occurred just after 6 p.m. in an […]

Should College Students Really Prioritize Work Over Sleep?

Nowadays there are so many horror stories of college students having to stay up late to study for a test or finish a project or even staying up all night to finish work related to their studies. But exactly how detrimental is this? How much sleep are students missing out on by prioritizing their work? […]

Streaming Services Need a Way to Differentiate Authentic From AI

It’s been clear that with the sudden takeover of artificial intelligence in the modern day, some precautions and limits need to be put in place, especially with the music industry. More specifically there needs to be some way to keep it under control without having AI content growing out of control. As AI improves it […]

Wearing vs. Styling – How Accessories Make or Break an Outfit

You may have achieved the perfect wardrobe. You’ve scoured the shelves to find your favorite pieces. Items that are timeless and yet still fit your current aesthetic. But, somehow, when you put on your outfit for the day it’s just not quite there. If you’ve ever experienced this you may be wearing your clothes instead […]

Marketing Domination: How Amazon Approaches Advertising

Amazon isn’t just the king. It’s the de facto—the largest online retailer in the universe. Maybe that statement is a bit too far but the global sentiment remains. The company has multiple avenues to not be brushed off. Twitch, Audible, Whole Foods Market, Comixology, Ring, and IMBd are all notable names under the Amazon umbrella. […]

Can The Man of Steel Work As A Good Video Game This Time?

Can The Man of Steel Work As A Good Video Game This Time?

For decades, the Man of Steel has soared across comic pages and silver screens but his video game adaptations have often crashed and burned. From the infamous Nintendo 64 title to the lackluster “Superman Returns” tie-in, Krypton’s last son has struggled to find his footing in the interactive realm. Now, with the positive reception and […]

Blocking Trump’s Attack on Planned Parenthood Is a Win for Basic Health Care

President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025. One of the key parts to this spending bill is massive Medicaid cuts, and one aspect specifically prohibits Medicaid from reimbursing nonprofit providers that receive more than $800,000 a year if they also provide abortion care.  This was believed to be […]

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