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‘Scary Movie’ Reaches $1 Billion In Box Office

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The Songs I’ll Never Skip

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The Difference Between Playing for Fun and Playing to Win

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Why We Need to Advance Beyond Classics

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Beauty Pageants are NOT for Children

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Can America Escape Its $40 Trillion Debt?

The Real Hero’s Journey Is Learning to Be Ordinary

By Adrianne Smith
- Thursday, October 30, 2025

Movies used to tell us the hero’s journey was about greatness. In fact, I have this specific memory of hearing things like, “You’re destined for greatness!” You’re supposed to “rise above” everyone else, find your purpose and save the world like some invincible human. However, there are more films that...

Sports

New York State Lawmakers Seek to Add More Mobile Sports Betting Regulations

By Jackson Coleman
- Thursday, October 30, 2025

It is expected that in this upcoming season, New York state lawmakers will want to take further actions to regulate the mobile sports betting scene. This desire for more regulations comes at the same time as the overall push by legislators to legalize other types of online gambling in the...

Politics

Trump Suggests That America May Start Nuclear Testing Again

By Jackson Coleman
- Thursday, October 30, 2025

In a recent statement by the current President of the United States, Donald Trump, it appears that he has suggested the United States may resume testing nuclear weapons after three decades of no nuclear detonations. He said that it would be at an equal level to that of Russia and...

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As Shutdown Hits Hard, New York Puts Up 30 Million to Feed Families

By Adrianne Smith
- Thursday, October 30, 2025

New York State is providing 30 million dollars in emergency food aid to families that are affected by the government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this on Monday, saying the state would work to prevent problems with the food assistance programs. “I am doing everything in my power to soften...

Why We Miss the Old Theme Songs

By Adrianne Smith
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025

There was a time when TV theme songs mattered. You heard the first few notes, and you knew what was coming on. You’d hum along, maybe even sing the words without thinking. “I’ll Be There for You” from Friends or “Everywhere You Look” from Full House didn’t just start the...

Health and Wellness

Obesity Rates Have Declined as Weight Loss Drugs See More Use

By Jackson Coleman
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025

In a recent survey conducted by Gallup Poll that was published this Tuesday, the obesity rate for adults in the United States went down from its record high. In 2022, 40% of adults in the United States were obese, but in 2025, that rate had shifted to 37%. As part...

Beauty

The Beauty Industry Should Pivot Away From Anti-Aging

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The beauty industry has embraced many trends over the years, but no trend has consistently persisted like anti-aging. Many brands have created skin care serums and other beauty products that would help customers maintain a youthful appearance despite their age. That said, recent years have seen this technology make some...