Month: July 2025

U.S Plans to Help with Gaza Starvation Crisis

As it currently stands, the people of Gaza are facing hunger due to the conflict with Israel. Many civilians have died trying to obtain the aid they need, and even more are dying from starvation. Many pictures of starving children have surfaced on the internet, which highlights how this issue extends further than just the […]

More Than Just a Sport: How Snowboarding Builds Character and Life Skills

More Than Just a Sport: How Snowboarding Builds Character and Life Skills

The cool breeze of snow, the deep white canvas on the mountains, the many miles of sled tracks on a downward slope — snowboarding is more than just a winter sport. For those who embrace its challenges, it’s a profound teacher, offering life lessons as steep and rewarding as any black diamond run. Perseverance is […]

Roblox and Video Game Development: A Largely Innovative Form of Indie

Currently, indie video games are incredibly prolific with their popularity being able to rival that of mainstream games with some examples being “Balatro,” “Undertale,” “LIMBO” and so on. Many of these types of games are very prolific, however there’s one type of indie game that’s incredibly interesting and that’s “Roblox,” games. “Roblox,” developed by Roblox […]

Does “Happy Gilmore 2” Live Up to the Original?

“Happy Gilmore” is back! After nearly 30 years since the original, one of our favorite Adam Sandler comedies is out with a sequel. It begs the question, though, does it live up to the original masterpiece? Despite delivering laughs and nostalgic callbacks, many viewers are left a little disappointed, saying it struggles to recapture the […]

At Last Last: How Nigerian BBQ is a force to be reckoned with

Afrobeats, Nollywood and Fufu. These are some of the biggest aspects of Nigerian culture known globally. It’s definite that you hear artists such as Burna Boy, Tems, Ayra Star and Davido on the radio and Spotify playlists at some point. Plus, with meme culture, you’ve definitely seen clips from Nollywood. Especially “Why are you running?” […]

Trump Sues NYC Over Sanctuary Laws Citing Immigrant Shooting

The Justice Department has announced it is suing New York City’s Mayor Eric Adam’s administration arguing that the city’s “sanctuary” policy interferes with the federal government’s deportation efforts. The lawsuit comes just days after the Trump administration placed blame on those policies for the recent shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer by […]

The X-Files and the Erosion of Trust

The X-Files and the Erosion of Trust

In an era where the lines between fact and fiction blur daily and trust in institutions erodes with every headline, the enduring power of “The X-Files” isn’t just nostalgia — it’s a chilling reflection of our present reality. For nine seasons and two films, Mulder and Scully chased the truth, often finding it obscured by […]

The Impact of Technology on Tennis

The Impact of Technology on Tennis

The roar of the crowd, the thud of the ball, the primal scream of a player after a pivotal point – these are the timeless elements of tennis. Yet, beneath the surface of this classic sport, a quiet revolution has been unfolding, driven by relentless technological advancement. From the equipment in a player’s hand to […]

Tesla Sales Take a Plunge: Tesla Shares Down by 6%

Tesla has reportedly taken a huge hit, with Tesla reportedly producing 410,224 vehicles during the quarter and delivering 384,122 vehicles. However, with this in mind, it seems their revenue has seen a noticeable 12% drop from their $25.5 billion revenue from the second quarter of last year to $22.5 billion this quarter.  This has reportedly […]

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