Day: April 24, 2026

Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory Make Neurodivergent Traits ‘Quirky’ Instead of Real

Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory Make Neurodivergent Traits ‘Quirky’ Instead of Real

When I first watched Big Bang Theory, I felt very seen in the main character, Sheldon. A character who is very smart, needs organization, and values routine in everyday life. I caught myself relating to a lot of the things that he “had” to do to feel comfortable, like knocking on the door three times […]

Selective Service Announcement

Selective Service Announcement

As of early March 2026, the United States Selective Service System has officially submitted a proposed rule that would enforce automatic military draft registration.  Calling for young, eligible men between the ages of 18 and 25 to be automatically enrolled into the military draft, taking effect in December of 2026.   As reported by CNN Politics, “Young, eligible men will be automatically registered […]

Adventure PE Proves Physical Education Was Never Meant to Be One-Dimensional

Adventure PE Proves Physical Education Was Never Meant to Be One-Dimensional

The worst part of PE, especially before high school, was that I had asthma and I couldn’t keep up with the other kids. I was a fantastic kicker, but make me run? My little 9-year-old lungs couldn’t handle it. At one point, I was just kicking the ball, and someone ran for me. As I […]

NY Woman Charged with Torture as Murder, First in County’s History, gets Life in Prison

NY Woman Charged with Torture as Murder, First in County’s History, gets Life in Prison

Kenya Tilford, 43, of New Rochelle, was convicted at trial last month for the murder in the first degree. As well as multiple other crimes for torturing Concetta Morton for three months before killing her and dumping the body in a storage bin behind her apartment building in 2024. She was sentenced on Thursday to […]

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