Eric Adams and his team have been campaigning extensively for weeks in the mayoral race in New York. During this time, many of Eric’s associates have been hit with corruption charges and many other accusations, which have greatly harmed his reputation. One recent event turned into a scandal when Winnie Greco, a former advisor to […]
Month: August 2025
Prehistoric Planet Ice Age: a Promising Follow Up
“Prehistoric Planet,” which dropped on Apple TV+ on May 23, 2022, as a major success. It gave a new perspective into how the dinosaurs as well as many other extinct animals lived with a well-done voiceover and narration by David Attenborough. It’s a lot like being brought back to when the “Walking With,” series was […]
The Paterson Water Main Crisis Might Be An Unfortunate Wakeup Call
A water main burst in Paterson, New Jersey, caused over 70,000 people to be under a boil water advisory for over a week. This not only hindered residents from cooking, cleaning, and using utilities at home, but also various restaurants and other businesses in the area. According to the Associated Press (AP), the affected water […]
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York: Five Dead and Over a Hundred Sick
A recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease has been seeing a rise in New York City in recent weeks, with a slowly rising death toll. According to New York Daily News, “A fifth person has been killed by the legionnaires’ disease outbreak ripping through Harlem, which has also sickened more than 100 others, health officials announced. […]
Predator and Prey: How Animals are Depicted in Horror Films
Animal-based horror films consistently capture public imagination. From deep oceans to vast skies, the animal kingdom offers a potent source of fear. This subgenre where creatures turn against humanity, proves its lasting appeal in cinema. This fascination stems from a primal fear. Before societies and technology, human survival depended on understanding and fearing the wild. […]
Skateboarding’s Olympic Debut: Was It a Sell-Out or a Step Forward?
Skateboarding debuted as an Olympic sport in 2021, a peculiar sight for many. A sport long synonymous with counter-culture, it was performed meticulously under Olympic lights. The move sparked pride among some but felt like a betrayal to others steeped in its iconoclastic history. The question: Was the Olympic debut a step forward for skater […]
Are You Choosing Instant Gratification or Long-Term Fulfillment?
One of the biggest battles young people (especially young athletes) face today is the overwhelming temptation of instant gratification. We live in a world where everything is at our fingertips. A new video, a quick “like,” a flashy highlight reel – all accessible within seconds. So it’s no surprise that this culture has conditioned many […]
The Appeal of Rotating Sushi Establishments
Sushi is one of the most popular Japanese dishes, with high popularity driving many places solely dedicated to sushi being established. There are many ways to go out and enjoy sushi, but one of the most iconic ways people consume sushi is at rotating sushi restaurants, also known as conveyor belt sushi. The main idea […]
Is Lacking Interactivity Holding Visual Novels Back?
Out of all the genres populating the video game industry, Visual Novels are some of the most unique. For the uninitiated, Visual Novels are a type of interactive narrative video game, or interactive fiction game that combines text-based storylines and static or partially animated visual images. Despite the genre originating from dating simulation games, […]
Soundtracks Should Use Spoken Lyrics More Often Than They Do
Soundtracks are essential for pieces of media to convey tone for scenes. If there is a tense scene where the protagonist sneaks by guards, you need a quiet, tense track that drones on to build tension. Is there a calm moment where everything is at peace? Then you need a track that calms the mind […]
Beyond the Gimmick: Are Foldable Phones Actually Useful, or Just Expensive Novelties?
Foldable smartphones, once hailed as mobile technology’s next frontier still grapple with a basic question: Do they offer truly indispensable functions beyond novelty? Despite ongoing advancements in design and durability, the elusive “killer app”— a single compelling use case justifying their premium price — remains largely out of reach. Foldable phones often highlight increased screen […]
Karl-Anthony’s Uncertain Future with the Knicks
When it comes to many all-stars in sports, their future is usually something that is planned a few years in advance. However, for Karl-Anthony Towns, his future with the Knicks has been undetermined for quite some time. With how things stand, it is easy to assume that he will likely be traded when his contract […]
