Month: November 2025

Sally Kirkland, Dead at 84

Sally Kirkland was an American actress most famous for her roles in the movies ‘Anna’, ‘The Sting’, and ‘Bruce Almighty’. She was well known in the industry and had an extensive list of films and TV shows she participated in. Unfortunately, she has passed away at the age of 84. Kirkland died today, Tuesday, November […]

Tragedy Outside Long Island School: Grandfather Killed in Hit-and-Run

An 80-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run just outside Woodward Parkway Elementary School in Long Island. The incident took place Friday at around 11:40 a.m. in South Farmingdale, New York.  The victim, Peter Morris, had just taken part in a Veterans Day ceremony with his granddaughter at the elementary school. Just moments later, as […]

Trump Threatens BBC with $1 Billion Lawsuit Over a Controversial Edit 

In a documentary produced and released by the BBC covering the event on January 6, there was a controversial edit included in the final cut that has many claiming that the BBC altered a speech by Donald Trump to make him directly call for violence. The edit spliced two different parts of Donald Trump’s speech […]

Defying the Odds: Jets’ Back-to-Back Wins Signal Real Change

Yesterday, the Jets beat the Cleveland Browns which honestly showed signs of something different. They won with a score of 27-20 thanks to two early touchdowns from the special teams (involving a kickoff and a punt) and a clutch score in the fourth quarter.  It’s their second win in a row. The last game they […]

Ozzy Osbourne had an Album Planned Before His Death

On July 22, 2025, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness”, a beloved musician and celebrity, passed away at the age of 76. He was the singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the band Black Sabbath. However, recently, it has been revealed that shortly before his death, he had made plans to begin work on […]

NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting

A former officer from the New York City Police Department has pleaded guilty in a road‐rage shooting that happened in New Jersey and left the victim severely disabled. 28-year-old Hieu Tran admitted guilt to the charge of attempted murder to the incident that occurred on May 17, 2024 in Voorhees Township (Camden County). At the time, he was off‑duty.  […]

Naruto’s Greatest Weapon Was Empathy

When people talk about “Naruto,” it’s typically about the fight scenes or the jutsus. There’s so many different arcs they like, especially the war arc and the training ones. Then, of course, there’s Naruto’s Rasengan or the infamous Nine-Tails. However, the further you get in the story, the more you realize the true power behind […]

The Growing Hype for the Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie as a Video Game Adaptation

Ever since the success of the first “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie, a sequel was all but inevitable, and with the recent trailers building up to the “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” movie to release in theaters on December 5, 2025, many are excited for the next installment in this film installment of video game […]

New Nanotech Discovery Makes a Cancer Drug 20,000x Stronger

In a recent discovery by researchers at Northwestern University, a team has figured out a method to redesign a chemotherapy drug into a new, nanoparticle form that is several times more potent than its previous form while also being safer for the patient. If this discovery gathers further proof, this could mean that the treatment […]

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