So you are sitting at home scrolling Facebook and you see a clip of an athlete that you recognize, jumping in the air to catch a football and it slips out of their hands. Curious, you check the comments and there is so much hate because they missed the ball and some people even said […]
Month: August 2026
Should Parents be Legally Responsible When Their Child Commits a Serious Crime?
If a child is under 18 and they commit a serious crime, I think that the parent is obligated to get into trouble, maybe not jail time, just maybe something like parenting classes, because if that child is getting into trouble and the parent doesn’t realize it, that is usually due to bad parenting. I’ve […]
East River Tunnel Tube Reopens After Major Repairs Following Superstorm Sandy
After more than a decade, Amtrak is celebrating the halfway point of the East River tunnel restoration project, after it was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. East River Tunnel Line 2 is one of the busiest rail links in the Northern corridor and Amtrak is marking the milestone with a reopening celebration Monday at Penn […]
TED SMOOTH’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Capital One CityParks Foundation SUMMERSTAGE 40 TED SMOOTH’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY FREE CONCERT 🗓️ THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 👕 FREE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY @ 5:00 PM 📍 MARCUS GARVEY PARK18 Mount Morris Park West, New York, NY 10027 FEATURING APPEARANCES BY: DJ RED ALERTTWF BRUCIE BDJ HOLLYWOODRALPH MCDANIELSCYNTHIASTRAFEK7 OF TKAMISS JONESPETER […]
The Art of Simplicity: Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Why Teens Love The Books
Jeff Kinney, the author of The Diary of A Wimpy Kid series, has created one of the most popular book series in modern times. Yet, the strategy he employed to create this franchise ranges from twenty books, with the 21st installment of the series coming in October. So then the question becomes: What strategy did […]
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale: A Powerful Story of Jealousy and Redemption
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a really great story about jealousy, betrayal, loss, forgiveness and new beginnings. The play explores themes in a strong way through the actors’ energetic performances and the plays’ unique mix of sad and happy moments, romance and fantasy. The production does not just show jealousy as a weakness but it […]
Schools Are Preparing Students for Jobs That Won’t Exist in 10 Years
In 10 years a lot of jobs that students are going to college and university for are going to be obsolete. It’s not that they won’t exist exactly, it’s more like the positions won’t be filled by humans and that’s the problem. The future is supposed to be bright and school is supposed to make […]
Triple- Double King Calls it Quits: Russell Westbrook Announces His Retirement from The NBA
On August 12th, 2026, NBA guard and former MVP Russell Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 seasons. The Long Beach native, known for his explosive athleticism and high intensity over his eighteen-year career, suited up for many teams in the NBA, but the most noticeable for his years spent playing for the OKC Thunder, called […]
A Timeless Debate: Are Boneless Wings Really Oversized Chicken Nuggets?
Throughout history, there have been many debates brought to the forefront of mankind. From topics such as should schools ban iPhones to even topics like should pineapple be on pizza. But here today marks the end of one of the most heinous debates mankind has ever conjured: Are boneless wings really oversized chicken nuggets? While […]
City’s Smallest Pizzeria: Brad Alvelo Discusses Pizza Pod NYC
A New York City chef is turning heads after he turned his tiny two-seater Smart Car’s trunk into a curbside pizzeria, and serving customers on the go. CNN’s Jeremy Roth reported that Bradley Avelo makes pizzas in the trunk and uses portable generators for power, which draws attention to his unusual setup. “I just happened […]
How Different Is Fantasy Football From Sports Betting Really?
Sports betting and gambling have increasingly garnered criticism due to the increasing number of instances of younger people joining in and doing harm to their lives. Due to this increased awareness, debates around the complete ban on sports betting are ongoing. Additionally, many have turned their eyes to other sports-affiliated activities that have the ability […]
Francesca Hong’s Loss In Wisconsin Must Be The Needed Wake-Up Call For Progressives
Wisconsin’s Democratic primary has resulted in a huge loss for the progressives following Francesca Hong’s defeat. While this has resulted in a massive wave of discussion within progressive spaces online, many believe that this loss was a much-needed wake-up call for the party. There has been a large schism that has been developing within progressive […]
