It is expected that in this upcoming season, New York state lawmakers will want to take further actions to regulate the mobile sports betting scene. This desire for more regulations comes at the same time as the overall push by legislators to legalize other types of online gambling in the state. A contributing reason why […]
Month: October 2025
Trump Suggests That America May Start Nuclear Testing Again
In a recent statement by the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, it appears that he has suggested the United States may resume testing nuclear weapons after three decades of no nuclear detonations. He said that it would be at an equal level to that of Russia and China. In a post on […]
As Shutdown Hits Hard, New York Puts Up 30 Million to Feed Families
New York State is providing 30 million dollars in emergency food aid to families that are affected by the government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this on Monday, saying the state would work to prevent problems with the food assistance programs. “I am doing everything in my power to soften the blow of the destruction […]
Why We Miss the Old Theme Songs
There was a time when TV theme songs mattered. You heard the first few notes, and you knew what was coming on. You’d hum along, maybe even sing the words without thinking. “I’ll Be There for You” from Friends or “Everywhere You Look” from Full House didn’t just start the show. They made you feel […]
Obesity Rates Have Declined as Weight Loss Drugs See More Use
In a recent survey conducted by Gallup Poll that was published this Tuesday, the obesity rate for adults in the United States went down from its record high. In 2022, 40% of adults in the United States were obese, but in 2025, that rate had shifted to 37%. As part of this same survey, it […]
The Beauty Industry Should Pivot Away From Anti-Aging
The beauty industry has embraced many trends over the years, but no trend has consistently persisted like anti-aging. Many brands have created skin care serums and other beauty products that would help customers maintain a youthful appearance despite their age. That said, recent years have seen this technology make some major headway. That said, this […]
A Rookie’s Rise Cut Short: The Fallout of Skattebo’s Ankle Dislocation
Cam Skattebo’s story with the Giants was just starting to come together when everything stopped Sunday night. The rookie running back, one of the few good parts of an otherwise rough season, ended up with an ankle injury in the second quarter against the Eagles. Needless to say, Giants’ fans were devastated by this outcome. […]
Lizzo Sued for Copyright over Unreleased Song
Recently, Melissa Jefferson, better known for their stage name Lizzo, and her label, Atlantic Records, have been sued by GRC Trust for alleged claims that Lizzo used portions of “Win or Lose (We Tried)” in her unreleased song “I’m Goin’In Till October” without the necessary license. The issue comes after, allegedly, Lizzo and her team […]
New York City Begins Trial to Connect Public Schools Directly to 911
New York City has launched a new pilot program that provides a direct connection to selected public school buildings to 911 dispatchers in hopes it will provide more effort towards improving the emergency response times. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials announced this on Monday, describing it as the first program of its kind in […]
AFGE Having Little to No Effect on Democrats
Recently, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the single largest union for federal workers, has come out and called for an end to the government shutdown. They have come out and protested the hold on the government and have called for those in power to pass a “clean” bill to provide funding and reopen […]
Building Resilience in a Cutthroat Industry
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit another college class – this time at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Dr. Paul Semendinger, the professor, is someone I’ve gotten to know over the past few years through our shared ties to baseball. Dr. Sem has written a book alongside former Yankee Roy White and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of […]
High-Waisted Pants Are the Sweatpants of Real Clothes
High-waisted pants are honestly the best. They hold you in, they don’t roll down when you sit and they don’t make you feel bad about having a tummy. (It’s 2025, that really should be standard in clothes by now.) There was a time when putting on real pants meant giving up comfort just to look […]
