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Democratic Socialists Have A Better Shot Now Than Ever Before In The United States

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Socialism within the United States has been stagnant for decades, thanks to the lingering effects of the Red Scare and the fall of the Soviet Union. Until recently, there could hardly ever be a good case of socialism being accepted by the wider population of the United States, especially with...

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NYC’s Fair-Fares Program To Expand

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026

An expansion towards the New York City Fair Fares program has been announced following the recent successful conclusion of a budget deal. The 125.8 billion spending plan was finalized Tuesday morning with City Council Speaker Julie Menin and NYC mayor Zohran Mamdano ahead of the deadline for the city budget....

Theater

Is Theater Really a Good Background for Acting?

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, June 29, 2026

Many successful actors like Tom Holland, Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, and Arianna Grande began their careers in theater before transitioning to film or television. This raises an important question: does stage acting truly prepare someone for a career in acting, or are there limitations to this path? While theater is...

Fashion

BET Awards Fashion Icons

By Layla Handy
- Monday, June 29, 2026

Last night, Sunday, June 28th, saw the annual BET Awards for 2026! Celebrating black culture and influence within the music and entertainment industry, many celebrities turned out for the award show and left many viewers stunned in their breathtaking suits and gowns! The first to turn heads was Teyanna Taylor!...

Food

Best Foods to Eat During the World Cup

By Layla Handy
- Monday, June 29, 2026

FIFA Season is officially upon us, people! And if you’re anything like me, the best thing to do besides root for your team is to root for your team while munching on snacks with your friends! Listed below are just a few foods I like to enjoy, and I hope you can...

Music

Taylor Swift Announces Original Country Song for Toy Story 5

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Monday, June 29, 2026

Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift, one of the most successful artists in the USA, is writing a song for our loved movie series, Toy Story. Taylor Swift’s decision to write an original country song for Toy Story 5 feels less like a surprise than a full-circle moment. After...

Sports

FIFA Fiasco?: Update

By Layla Handy
- Monday, June 29, 2026

Previously, a few weeks ago, great outrage and controversy surrounded FIFA over the alleged behavior of assistant referee Shaun Evans. If you are unaware of the news, many people took great offense to a particular gesture, the “OK” sign upside-down by Evans, which reportedly represented a gesture that meant white supremacy and...