Month: January 2026

Michael B. Jordan Snubbed

Sparking recent controversy over the 31st Critics’ Choice Awards, fans are outraged that Michael B Jordan was not awarded Best Actor.  Nominated for the film, “Sinners” (2025), where Jordan played dual roles of the characters, Smoke and Stack, many fans and critics alike cite that Jordan’s performances have redefined the genre of horror as we […]

Wait…You Can Just Give Away Your Nobel Peace Prize?

On Jan. 15, 2026, opposition leader of Venezuela, María Corina Machado, met with President Donald Trump at the White House with the purpose of discussing the future of Venezuela.  Following the recent removal of Nicolás Maduro, the deposed leader of Venezuela by the United States military, current opposition leader, María Corina Machado intends to remain […]

UN Announces Global Water Bankruptcy

UN Announces Global Water Bankruptcy

The UN has released a new report, Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era, which argues that many of Earth’s natural water systems have been so badly destroyed that they can no longer “return to their historical conditions”. The report explains how ”societies have withdrawn more water than climate and […]

A New Englander’s Dream: Patriots in the Super Bowl

A New Englander’s Dream: Patriots in the Super Bowl

In 2000, the New England Patriots met two individuals who together would change the team as a whole–Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Together, the duo went on to appear in eleven Super Bowls in less than two decades, and took home the Lombardi trophy in six of these appearances. New England was the home of […]

Car Crash at Chabad World Headquarters

Car Crash at Chabad World Headquarters

On Wednesday, January 29, a New Jersey man, Dan Sohail, crashed his car into the Chabad Lubavitch headquarters in New York City. The building is located in Brooklyn, and serves as a synagogue, the worldwide headquarters of Chabot.org, and a major symbol of Judaism around the globe.  The incident occurred around 9pm Wednesday evening, when […]

The New Food Pyramid Will Only Worsen American Nutrition

The New Food Pyramid Will Only Worsen American Nutrition

​The topic of nutrition has been in American politics for decades. In a society that struggles with obesity and other food-related health conditions, figuring out proper guidelines for healthy eating has been a major concern for many administrations. It came as no surprise when the federal nutrition policy was changed by the Trump administration. While […]

Looking Into Trump’s Economy

Looking Into Trump’s Economy

Prior to his presidency, Donald Trump was a well-known businessman and a wealthy, successful entrepreneur. We have seen many developments come from him and The Trump Organization, such as hotels, casinos, and golf courses. From this career, a main point during his campaigns was the plan he held for the United States economy and how […]

10 People Dead in New York City as Winter Storm Continues

10 People Dead in New York City as Winter Storm Continues

Since the start of Winter Storm Fern, at least 10 people have died in New York City. Hypothermia due to the harsh winter weather is suspected to have played a role in most of them. Statistically, New York City sees around 15 cold-weather-related deaths a year. The city has already seen two-thirds of that number […]

How Fans Of A Japanese Horse Game Expanded A Football Team’s Popularity Online

How Fans Of A Japanese Horse Game Expanded A Football Team’s Popularity Online

Sports remain a massive industry within the United States. That said, demographics have undoubtedly changed. Younger generations are tuning into games less and less, and young fans who do would rather watch highlight reels or matches online with their favorite streamer.  The industry is at an age where audience outreach is being put in the […]

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