Month: November 2025

Paddington The Musical Highlights The Overlooked Talent Of Disabled Theater Actors

Paddington The Musical Highlights The Overlooked Talent Of Disabled Theater Actors

The recent debut for the musical adaptation of Paddington has generated countless amounts of interest across social media.  Based on the book series by Michael Bond, Paddington: The Musical debuted at the Savoy Theatre in London’s West End on November 1st to wide acclaim. Images and videos of the on-stage suit portraying the Paddington bear […]

Is Dumbledore Actually a Good Guy?

Dumbledore is a character that’s honestly complicated to understand. When he’s first introduced, readers would really think he’s this wise old guy who’s being nice, looking out for Harry and guiding him through this new world of magic and wizardry. Considering all that Harry’s faced back at home, this seems like a dream come true. […]

YouTube Refuses to Host ABC Station for Election Day

It seems that YouTube and Disney have some bad blood between the two companies. In a recent statement published by YouTube TV on Monday, November 3rd, the platform stated that they won’t allow the ABC News outlet to return to the platform for one day. This statement came after a week-long, tension-filled negotiation between YouTube, […]

The Dodgers Win the World Series

Celebrations have rung out across Los Angeles as they celebrate the Dodgers winning the World Series for the second time in a row. As part of these celebrations, a parade was organized through downtown Los Angeles, and a large rally was held in the Dodgers’ stadium. Members of the Dodgers have been quick to make […]

Former Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away

Today, November 4, 2025, former vice president Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. He passed away due to complications from Pneumonia, cardiac, and vascular disease. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” The family said in a […]

Storm Leaves Two Dead in NYC Basement Floods

Two people have died from their basements flooding in New York City after an intense rainstorm occurred on Thursday.  Emergency crews in Brooklyn found a 39-year-old man, Aaron Akaberi, inside the basement of a three-story townhouse around 4:30 p.m after it was flooded. He had reportedly gone back in to rescue a dog after already […]

Mirror, Mirror, You Don’t Know Me Anymore

Some mornings, I swear my bathroom mirror is gaslighting me. I wake up feeling like a changed person (read: someone who’s finally branched out into the world to try new things), and my reflection still has the nerve to look exactly the same. How rude.  Beauty culture seems to revolve around that rectangle (or circle) of glass. […]

The Day Obiri Conquered the New York Marathon

On November 2, 2025, Hellen Obiri made history at the New York Marathon. She crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, setting a new women’s course record.  Obiri’s win was incredible, especially considering she also won the race in 2023. She ran with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi most of the way until she moved ahead of her during the final […]

New Study Finds Singing in Groups Can Help Dementia Patients Reduce Stress

Thanks to a new European study, it has been proven that singing can reduce your stress. So, for those who spend their time singing to themselves in the shower, that actually does have a measurable effect on their stress levels and can help them cope with anything that has been causing them stress. This effect […]

Baltimore Woman Who Lost Her Sight Completes New York City Marathon

A 66-year-old woman from Baltimore who was declared legally blind has completed the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Jackie King ran alongside a volunteer guide from the Achilles International Baltimore chapter despite losing her vision due to a rare inherited disease.  King was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a condition where vision starts […]

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