Month: February 2026

The Possible End of the Nurse’s Strike

The Possible End of the Nurse’s Strike

On January 12, 2026, almost six weeks ago, over 15,000 nurses across various hospital systems within New York City walked out and started the strike. It has been known as the longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history according to the New York State Nurses Association.  Over a week ago on February […]

What Is Stopping The Western Genre From Reviving?

What Is Stopping The Western Genre From Reviving?

Westerns dominated Hollywood in the past century, from the big screen to television, but in recent years, it has been hard to find a film within that genre. That isn’t to say there haven’t been any modern Western films released; Django Unchained, The Revenant, and The Power of the Dog are some that audiences consider […]

Children’s Clothing That Grows with Them

Children’s Clothing That Grows with Them

I would take a guess that every parent has experienced the frustration that comes with finding out the shirt that fit your child perfectly yesterday doesn’t fit today. Children produce a high volume of clothing waste before they can even talk.  On average, during their first two years, children go through approximately seven clothing sizes, […]

Local Pressure Works, And A Recent NJ Data Center’s Closing Proves It

Local Pressure Works, And A Recent NJ Data Center’s Closing Proves It

​The construction of AI Data centers has been an ongoing battleground for many local communities within the United States. In New Jersey, a recent hotbed of interest towards constructing these data centers has led many local communities and politicians to escalate their pushback. New Brunswick, New Jersey, was the latest city targeted for development, and […]

Are Americans Starting to Prefer Small Businesses?

Are Americans Starting to Prefer Small Businesses?

Shop small, choose local, support your neighbor–these are all phrases that have been everywhere in recent years. Small businesses are all around us, whether it be the corner store on the end of our street or the restaurant we cannot wait to tell our friends about. In a world where large corporations have always been […]

NJ Hiker Found Dead on Mount Marcy Identified

NJ Hiker Found Dead on Mount Marcy Identified

The identity of the hiker who slipped and died on Mount Marcy has been released by State Police. 21-year-old resident of Brick, NJ, Brianna L. Mohr was hiking with her dog on Mount Marcy last Thursday, February 12, 2026. Near the summit, she slipped and was unable to make it back to the trail.  Mohr […]

Breaking Records in Milan

Breaking Records in Milan

Every four years, in a different, beautiful city each time, the world joins together to celebrate our favorite Winter-sports athletes. The Winter Olympics is a time for competition, recognition, and breaking records time and time again. Not only are we able to watch the world’s top winter athletes compete on one of the highest stages, […]

How Dr. Seuss Promoted Racism to Kids

How Dr. Seuss Promoted Racism to Kids

Oh the days of Dr. Seuss, a time where life was so much simpler and it felt like everything was normal. Dr. Seuss is a childhood icon, writing over 60 children’s books for kids to enjoy all over the world. Even adults today reminisce over the golden days when they, themselves, would partake in reading […]

France Bans “Forever Chemicals” in Cosmetics

France Bans “Forever Chemicals” in Cosmetics

Last year, France’s National Assembly approved a bill “to outlaw the production, import, or sale of cosmetics containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),” and that law came into effect this month, February 2026. This means that any cosmetics that use PFAS instead of alternatives that already exist will be included in the ban which also […]

Cleveland Browns Star Attacked in NYC Hotel

Cleveland Browns Star Attacked in NYC Hotel

An altercation took place in the lobby of the SIXTY LES Hotel in New York City. Ronnie Hickman, safety for the Cleveland Browns was attacked by four men around 4:30 AM Monday morning. The identities of the attackers remain unknown, and officers are looking at surveillance footage provided by the hotel to identify the suspects. […]

The Punch Heard Round the Country

The Punch Heard Round the Country

A new internet sensation was born last week. Danny Spud, a content creator known for attempting to disrupt workplaces and waste employees’ time, posted a video to social media on February 12, 2026, showing him attending his school’s anti-ICE protest. In the video, Spud can be heard saying he supports ICE as he walks down […]

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