Month: September 2025

I’ve Played This 2-Minute Song 43 Times Today. Am I Okay? Yes.

So I was scrolling through my Amazon Music stats the other night — not looking for anything deep, just procrastinating like any college student. Then, I noticed something different: I had played a song 43 times. Not in one day. Just… in total. Still, that number stared back at me like, “Hey, are you okay?” […]

Trump Proposes a 100% Tariff on all Foreign Films

Yesterday, on September 29th, current president Donald Trump stated that he would propose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside of the United States and intended to be sold within the country. He has stated that the tariffs are part of his plan to fix the “never-ending problem” that is affecting the Hollywood movie […]

Will Whimsical Fashion Dominate The Next Few Years?

​Whimsical fashion is a recent style that has gained popularity. It emphasizes bold colors and unique, loose silhouettes. Drawing on nostalgia and fantastical elements, it helps people create a fairytale-like look inspired by childhood media. ​It’s similar to other fashion styles like cottagecore and whimsical goth. Unsurprisingly, these styles have grown in popularity in recent […]

Mikal Bridges Secures a $150 Million Extension

Mikal Bridges, forward player for the New York Knicks, agreed to a $150 million four-year contract extension last August.  Mikal Bridges has been playing in the NBA for several years now. He first entered the game in 2028, being selected in the tenth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Before he could play for the […]

New York Giants Owner John Mara Discloses Cancer Diagnosis

New York Giants co-owner, president and CEO John Mara revealed Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer but plans to continue his duties with the team while undergoing treatment. In a statement released by the team, Mara said, “I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’m feeling strong and optimistic, and I’m committed to […]

Combination Skin? More Like Confused Skin

I don’t know what my skin is doing, and I don’t think it does either. Every skincare label insists on putting you in a nice and simple category: dry, oily, normal or combination. For years, I called myself “combination,” because that’s what someone told me once, and it sounded believable. But lately, I’m thinking my […]

Will The Mets Make It Finally In The NL Card?

Will The Mets Make It Finally In The NL Card?

The Mets have been filled with fun energy recently, from the team to the fanbase. One of New York’s prestigious teams has had its ups and downs.  At one point, the Mets looked to be trending towards playoff hopes. That 1-8 run back in August was concerning but all appeared to be going decently until […]

Government Shutdown Imminent

For those unaware, as of today, if there is no change in how our government is heading, the federal government could enter a shutdown period on Wednesday, October 1st. This shutdown is a result of democrats and republicans being unable to agree on how to vote regarding what should be included in the budget resolutions. […]

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