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Why Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Show Meant More Than We Knew

By Ella Welsh
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne, sitting on a bat-themed throne, rose from beneath the stage to deliver what is now deemed an unforgettable farewell. At 76, battling Parkinson’ Disease, Osbourne, along with his Black Sabbath bandmates, returned to his hometown of Birmingham to remind us of the defiance of rock ‘n’ roll. On...

Movies

Uncovering The “A24 Effect” In The Movie Industry

By Emanuel Hughes
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025

In an era increasingly dominated by sprawling cinematic universes and franchise reboots, A24 has not just survived but thrived, by meticulously carving out a distinct and highly coveted niche in independent cinema. The studio, founded in 2012, has become synonymous with auteur-driven, aesthetically bold and often unconventional storytelling, fostering a...

Why the Sentiment That Animation Is a Medium for Kids Doesn’t Hold Up

By Kaspar Mihlbachler
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The age-old stigma that animation is a genre specifically meant for children is one that is timeless just as much as it is wrong. People often feel that animation is specifically a genre that is meant to be watched by children. While there has been a notable decrease in the...

Beauty

Why Are Toxic Materials Still In Use In Black Hair Care Products?

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Beauty brands have focused on health-conscious and eco-friendly trends in recent years, eliminating harsh chemicals from their products to make them safer for human use. Sadly, certain hair care products are still behind in these efforts and are hurting people. For years, hair care products targeting minorities, in particular black...

Politics

Enter The Political Battleground: The 2026 Midterms

By Emanuel Hughes
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The political landscape as the nation inches closer to the 2026 midterm elections, remains a volatile mix of persistent economic concerns, cultural flashpoints and an increasingly fractured electorate. While still over a year out, the battle lines are already being drawn, promising a fiercely contested cycle that will likely hinge...

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Rep. Mike Lawler Says He Will Not Run for Governor

By Ella Welsh
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will not be running for New York governor. In an interview with “Fox and Friends” on Wednesday morning, he said that he will instead seek reelection to his current seat in the House. Lawler is a moderate Republican from the Hudson Valley who had...

Food

Rise in Global Food Prices Due to Weather

By Kaspar Mihlbachler
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025

According to a recent study performed by Maximillian Kotz, weather conditions from climate change is resulting in drastic effects on the global food market, stating that “recent spikes in the price of food were often associated with heat, drought and heavy precipitation conditions that were so extreme as to completely...