Month: January 2026

New York Nurses Go on Strike

New York Nurses Go on Strike

Nearly 15,000 nurses will go on strike this morning, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Nurses voted to authorize this strike last month if an agreement was not met over this past weekend. NYSNA says that the strike includes nurses from medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx that are operated by […]

Man Armed with Sharp Object Shot by Police in New York Presbyterian Hospital

Man Armed with Sharp Object Shot by Police in New York Presbyterian Hospital

At 5:27 pm last night, New York Police Officers received multiple 911 calls about a man armed with a sharp object inside the New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. This man was threatening to cut himself and others with what callers believed to be a knife.  Officers arrived at the scene around 5:33 pm and […]

Immigration Unit Under Trump Administration Linked to 16 Shootings

Immigration Unit Under Trump Administration Linked to 16 Shootings

In recent days, tension has arisen between the American people following the recent death of a woman, Renee Nicole Good, at the hands of ICE Immigration.  Sparking shock, anger, and fear among American Citizens, many people are growing agitated and enraged towards the Trump Administration for ordering the mass deportation of people and families.    Due to […]

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags

Buying new makeup products because our favorite creators used them is not anything new or foreign. If we recall the Youtube beauty channel empire of the 2010s, we remember running to the makeup store as soon as videos dropped. We all desired to be able to paint our faces the same way, despite how much […]

Buena Vista Social Club: A Must-See Show on Broadway

Buena Vista Social Club: A Must-See Show on Broadway

The Tony award-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is still going strong in 2026. It tells the story behind the recording of the famous album, of which it shares its name. The musical is co-directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” and “In The Heights” fame, and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr. The musical showcases […]

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas

The second Sunday in February every year marks every football fanatic’s favorite holiday: The Super Bowl. The top two teams from the NFL fight for the Lombardi trophy, in hopes to bring home both the title and worldwide recognition. Not only is this a major sports event, but it somehow finds its way into the […]

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok

There has always been an issue with individuals relying on the Internet for medical advice, using websites such as WebMD or Wikipedia to diagnose themselves digitally. However, with TikTok blowing up in recent years, the problem has become worse and worse. Many medical professionals do utilize TikTok in order to promote good health for the […]

Could The Warner Bros Acquisition Debacle Potentially Disappear A Pivotal Unused Video Game Mechanic?

Could The Warner Bros Acquisition Debacle Potentially Disappear A Pivotal Unused Video Game Mechanic?

​The ongoing acquisition battle for Warner Bros Discovery will decide the future of the company and the massive catalog of important media and intellectual property within it. That said, with all eyes focused on what becomes of its theatrical, television, and comic book properties, it’s easy to forget Warner Bros history within the video game […]

Listening to Audiobooks is a Valid Form of Reading

Listening to Audiobooks is a Valid Form of Reading

Some would argue that listening to audiobooks does not count as reading. As literacy rates decrease at an alarming rate in this country, there seems to be a growing sense of pride in being able to say that they “physically read” that book, especially to those who consider themselves to be academic or well-read. However, […]

Democrats Should Run on a Platform to Prosecute Current Government Officials

Democrats Should Run on a Platform to Prosecute Current Government Officials

It is not surprising that many voters have lost confidence in our Democratic politicians, especially after what happened in the 2024 elections. Democrats who want their voter base to trust them need to run on a platform that actually holds political leaders accountable. There can be no more “forgive and move on”. That mentality is […]

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

It’s More Than Just a New Year–What Will Fashion Look Like in 2026?

Every single new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts, we are greeted with new fashion trends to become obsessed with. Brands release new items, designers become busy, and the media restarts the cycle of what is trending. Before we know it, there is a list of what is currently ‘in’ and what needs […]

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