TikTok is all the rage nowadays; it’s become easily one of the most popular social media platforms on the planet with its short-form content videos of all types of content. One of the best ways to get someone’s attention instantly comes in the form of catchy music with a silly video to keep their eyes […]
Month: August 2026
The War In Iran and President Trump’s Continuously Dropping Approval Ratings
The War between Iran and the United States of America is a battle that stretches far past what has transpired recently. This is a war built on decades’ worth of political issues between the US and Iran. From historical disputes, nuclear programs, militant group support, political mistrust, political uprooting, and now most recently the conflicts […]
New York High Schoolers Might Be Getting a New Diploma. Here’s What to Know
On Monday state officials proposed eliminating credit-based diploma requirements at a Board of Regents meeting. They announced that high school graduates in New York could soon start receiving a new type of diploma, one that reflects their skills and knowledge rather than the number of credits they’ve earned. The New diploma is a central component […]
JCC Women’s Soccer Team Begins New Era With New Coach
Jefferson Community College’s women’s soccer team is entering a new chapter this season as the program welcomes a new head coach. The coaching change comes at an important time for the team, which is looking to rebuild and create a stronger foundation for the future. With a new leader comes new expectations, strategies and opportunities […]
American Food Portions are Getting Smaller and That’s Okay
Most people have heard of it or seen it at least once. Your food packages are giving you less per bag for more money than they were 10 years ago. It’s a common complaint and a sign of an economic recession to many Americans, but those people fail to realize portion sizes outside of the […]
How are 1900s Beauty Standards Adversely Affecting People’s Health?
Throughout history beauty standards have shifted in many different directions; in the past century, however, the beauty standards in the United States have been defined by Hollywood’s picture-perfect standards. Makeup to get rid of the blemishes on a woman’s face and tight dresses to fit that hourglass figure. Anything less than perfection wasn’t acceptable back […]
Advocates Push To Cap NYC Citi Bike Rate
New York City residents and transportation advocates are calling for a cap on NYC’s Citi Bike Rate. This comes after Citi Bike’s popularity skyrocketed in the past few years, with nearly 200,000 daily rides in June 2026 alone, according to rideshare company Lyft, which runs the bike program. The program proved profitable since the rideshare […]
Why do Most People Consider Golf to be the Least Interesting American Sport to Watch?
Everyone loves sports, playing and watching alike; people love seeing the athleticism on display and all the cool goals, slam dunks, and home runs live, followed by a roaring crowd. In the United States, if you asked a large number of random people what their favorite sport is, most would probably say American football […]
Trump Returns to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Amid Tensions With the Press
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has placed the annual gathering of politicians, journalists and media personalities under an unusually intense spotlight, as tensions between the president and the press remain a defining feature of his political career. The dinner, traditionally known for bringing political leaders and journalists together in an […]
New Bill That Would Ban Humanoid Robots in Schools Introduced After New York Focus Report
On Thursday, State Senators introduced a bill that would ban New York school districts from using humanoid robots in classroom instruction. This is a first-of-its-kind proposal that came in response to a New York Focus report about a Western New York school district’s plan to use one as a teaching assistant. Salamanca City Central School […]
Sony Ends Production for Physical Games. What Does This Mean for The Future of Gaming?
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the company would be officially discontinuing physical disc game production for platform game titles beginning in January of 2028. This announcement is another part of Sony’s push for an all-digital game market through their own PlayStation Store and digital codes. This decision to cut out an entire part of long-lived gaming […]
Why The Ongoing Blackout In Gary, Indiana, Should Be National News
The American Midwest has unfortunately gone through several terrible weather events in the past few weeks that show no end in sight. In areas like Gary, Indiana, homeowners and businesses haven’t seen power in over a week. This came after a sudden and unexpected violent inland hurricane, formally called a derecho, occurred on August 11, […]
