Day: October 17, 2025

NBC News Lays Off 150 Employees 

Last Wednesday, October 15th, termination notices were provided to 150 employees of the news group. This termination wave comes alongside the continuing degradation of the NBC News group, which has been having financial issues in recent years. The layoffs have been expected for some time, if you have seen the decline in the TV ratings […]

“Dork Diaries” Was the Start—I Just Didn’t Know It Was Leading Me to Manga

I was just a kid when I first picked up “Dork Diaries” at the library. The title had “Diary” in it, and that was all it took to get me completely invested. Admittedly, I also really enjoyed looking at the doodles on each page as I read the story. I thought it was way more […]

Denver Broncos Predicted to Beat the New York Giants

This upcoming Sunday, October 19th, the Denver Broncos are set to go up against the New York Giants. Both teams have beaten the previous Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, this year. The New York Giants have been having a mixed season so far. They have won two games and lost four. However, they were […]

Ice Rolling: Because Apparently Torturing Your Face Is Good for You

They say “Beauty is pain.” (I’ve always wondered what in the world is up with that. Who made these rules? I just want to talk, honestly.) They also say cold metal things on your cheek at the crack of dawn will somehow zap the puffiness away and move your lymph or whatever. If you couldn’t […]

Cuomo and Mamdani face off in the New York Mayoral Debate

Yesterday, on Thursday, October 16th, the first general election mayoral debate for New York City was held. The debate was between three candidates: Zohran Mamdani, the democratic nominee; Andrew Cuomo, the independent candidate; and Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee. Zohran Mamdani is a member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. In […]

KISS Guitar Legend Ace Frehley Dead at 74

Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, founding guitarist and one of the signature faces of the rock band KISS, died Thursday at the age of 74, his family announced.  Frehley passed away at home in Morristown, New Jersey, due to complications following a recent fall, according to his agent. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by […]

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