Day: August 25, 2025

War of the Worlds 2025: One of the Worst Adaptations

Adaptations are always a good way to bring attention back to well-known classics or to breathe new life into long dormant series. However, it’s important that an adaptation stays true to what made the original so well liked while staying original enough to have its own identity and feel distinct while avoiding any sense of […]

Nourished By Time: Why The New Album Is For The Passionate Ones

5 Years. That’s how long we’ve been in this decade so far. Don’t even get me started on the events that transpired up to this point. One aspect of culture, music, has made countless strides and development within the medium this era. As you all know, I’ve documented artists such as Ojerime and Corey Lingo, […]

Trump’s Efforts for Federal Crime Crackdown in NYC and Other Cities

Donald Trump seems to be moving forward with his plans and ambitions to place law enforcement under federal and military watch within cities such as New York City and Chicago. According to The Guardian, “The US president talked to reporters in the Oval Office and said: ‘When ready, we will start in Chicago … Chicago […]

A Case For Saving Olympic Wrestling

A Case For Saving Olympic Wrestling

The clock is ticking for Olympic wrestling. Despite its ancient roots and a dramatic reprieve from expulsion a decade ago, the sport faces an existential crisis. Its future on the global stage, a staple since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896 hangs not just on the strength of its athletes but on the […]

American Accused of Spying on Behalf of China Regime

American Accused of Spying on Behalf of China Regime

The recent indictment of Martin D., an American military contractor accused of offering sensitive United States (US) military information to Chinese intelligence while operating from Germany, serves as a stark reminder of the increasingly international and intricate nature of modern espionage. This case, unfolding on German soil with an American suspect and a rival power […]

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