Hala Swelam, Author at NYCTastemakers

Hala Swelam

Bio: Hala Swelam is an international student from Egypt at Arizona State University, majoring in Communications. College encouraged her interest in writing. Hala is passionate about movies, music, history, and culture, in addition to her adult life being jump started by her transition away from home. She joined NYC TasteMakers to talk about the cultural aspect of her transition from Egypt to the US, as well as her passion for the art of films and music.

Movies

Cate Blanchett Knocks Cancel Culture While Discussing New Movie, Warns of Repeating ‘Past Mistakes’ Otherwise

Friday, February 24, 2023

Cate Blanchett has spoken out against “cancel culture,” claiming that studying the works of prominent artists and historical individuals is essential, regardless of whether they are provocative or controversial. During a Radio Times interview about her new film “Tár,” which examines the challenge of divorcing the auteur from the art, the Oscar-winning actress was questioned if it is fair to reject great artists due to their “personal foibles.”

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East Palestine Train Derailment Killed More Than 43,000 Fish and Animals, Officials Say

Friday, February 24, 2023

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, almost 43,000 animals died in and around East Palestine three weeks after the railway crash. According to Agency Director Mary Mertz, officers have been on site every day since the Feb. 3 accident of a Norfolk Southern train carrying dangerous chemicals, and they believe all of the fish killed as a result of the incident died instantly.
The accident killed 38,222 minnows and 5,550 other species, including fish, crayfish, and frogs, according to officials. The deaths happened within a five-mile radius of the impact location.

Politics

Russia’s Economy is Hurting Despite Putin’s Bluster

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

One year ago, when Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the West retaliated with unprecedented sanctions in order to punish Moscow and increase pressure on President Vladimir Putin. The goal was to inflict Putin such a severe economic shock that he would rethink his cruel war.

Sports

Jake Paul Takes Next Step in Boxing Journey with Fury Fight

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Jake Paul’s unconventional boxing career might be ready to take a serious turn. The world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy Fury will be the first renowned professional boxer the YouTube influencer-turned-prize fighter will face when they square off on Sunday. Paul has battled a fellow influencer, a former NBA basketball player, and three MMA fighters since he started boxing in 2018. Each time, he has prevailed, enhancing his already solid reputation.
Fighting Fury is viewed as a step up and is acknowledged by the WBC, which is approving the fight. In fact, the 26-year-old Paul, a blond, bearded social media sensation, will be given a spot in the WBC cruiserweight world rankings if he prevails.

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Biden’s Momentous 72 Hours in Europe Steals the West for the Next Stage of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

In an effort to dispel concerns about the sustainability of American support, Biden left Europe three days after forcefully reaffirming his support for Ukraine as it approaches its second year of fighting. He also blamed his Russian counterpart directly for plunging the continent into war.
The 72 hours that Vice President Biden spent on the ground in Poland and Ukraine were some of the most significant of his presidency; they represented the culmination of both meticulous, highly classified planning by White House aides and the president’s unique, long-held perspective on America’s place in the world.

Music

The Art of Break-Up Songs Done by Hollywood Female Artists

Monday, February 20, 2023

Break-up songs always hit differently; it is a phenomenon that female artists in Hollywood take part in often. This year we had two hits break up songs from Shakira and Miley Cyrus. Shakira’s BZRP music session went viral after the rumors that her ex-husband Pique cheated on her.
In the song that Argentine musician Bizarrap composed and shared on YouTube as part of his BZRP Music Sessions, the Colombian artist Shakira doesn’t specifically mention the former Spanish and Barcelona player. But multiple references make it crystal clear who’s the target.

Sports

Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies in Turkey Earthquake

Monday, February 20, 2023

The earthquake in Turkey claimed the life of Christian Atsu, a forward for Ghana who also played for Newcastle and Chelsea in the Premier League. He was 31.
In the city of Antakya, Hatay Province, search teams discovered Atsu’s body in the wreckage of a luxurious 12-story building where he had been residing, according to his manager on Saturday.
“Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble. At the moment, his belongings are still being removed,” manager Murat Uzunmehmet told private news agency DHA.

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Everything We Know About The Mass Shooting Along Mardi Gras Parade Route in New Orleans

Monday, February 20, 2023

Authorities said that a shooter opened fire on Sunday along the route of a well-known Mardi Gras parade, leaving one person dead and four others injured. According to a statement from the New Orleans Police Department, the gunshot took place at around 9.30 p.m. on the 1600 block of Terpsichore Street along the route of the St. Charles Avenue Carnival parade. Witnesses said that at least a dozen bullets were fired as thousands of tourists and locals who had gathered to see the Krewe of Bacchus parade fled for safety.
Two weapons were found at the site, and police immediately apprehended a suspect.

Books

5 Fantastic Kids’ Books Turned into Movies For Family Movie Night

Friday, February 17, 2023

We have a Friday night family movie night tradition in our home, but we also enjoy reading. But every week, the most important decision is what to watch. We’ve come to realize that some of our favorite movies for family movie night are actually film versions of the most popular children’s books.
Great debates comparing and contrasting the books and the movies inevitably result from reading the books first. We also find it irresistible to discuss if the characters we see on film correspond to those in our own thoughts. Additionally, which is superior—the book or the movie?

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All 5 Ex-Memphis Officers Plead Not Guilty in the Beating Death of Tyre Nichols

Friday, February 17, 2023

Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died after being severely assaulted during a traffic stop last month, was charged with multiple crimes, including second-degree murder. Five former Memphis police officers were accused in his death. They entered not guilty pleas on Friday. The cops, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III, and Justin Smith, each waived the official reading of their indictments and entered pleas on their behalf in their first court appearance following their arrest. The cops, who were a part of the SCORPION Unit crime-fighting unit, were also accused of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, and official oppression in addition to second-degree murder. They were detained on January 26 and have since posted bond.

Penn Badgley Requested ‘no more’ Intimate Scenes in You season 4: ‘My marriage is important to me.’

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

According to Penn Badgley, it was at his request that the intimate scenes in You’s fourth season were “phenomenally reduced.” In the most recent episode of the popular psychological thriller on Netflix, which debuted on Thursday (9 February), serial murderer Joe from Badlegy brings his pranks to London. In a special episode of the actor’s podcast Podcrushed, which he co-hosts with friends in the business Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, Badgley revealed that he had requested Sera Gamble, the show’s creator, “Can I just do no more intimacy sequences” before the start of the show’s most recent season.

Politics

Nikki Haley to Push for a ‘Renewal of American Pride’ in First 2024 Campaign Pitch

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

According to a person familiar with Nikki Haley’s thinking, when she makes her opening argument for the Republican nomination for president on Wednesday, she is anticipated to declare that not enough Americans are proud of their country and that it is time for a new generation of leadership.
The former two-term governor of South Carolina, who turned 51 last month, announced her 2024 bid on Tuesday in a video. She will appear at a gathering in Charleston on Wednesday before visiting New Hampshire and Iowa, two states with early voting, the following two days. Her announcement might give a boost to the Republican primary campaign season, which has so far been sluggish due to the hesitation of many potential contenders to be the first to enter the race after former President Donald Trump. In November, Trump started his third campaign for the presidency.

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Hala Swelam

Cate Blanchett Knocks Cancel Culture While Discussing New Movie, Warns of Repeating ‘Past Mistakes’ Otherwise

East Palestine Train Derailment Killed More Than 43,000 Fish and Animals, Officials Say

Russia’s Economy is Hurting Despite Putin’s Bluster

Jake Paul Takes Next Step in Boxing Journey with Fury Fight

Biden’s Momentous 72 Hours in Europe Steals the West for the Next Stage of Russia’s War in Ukraine

The Art of Break-Up Songs Done by Hollywood Female Artists

Ghana Soccer Player Christian Atsu Dies in Turkey Earthquake

Everything We Know About The Mass Shooting Along Mardi Gras Parade Route in New Orleans

5 Fantastic Kids’ Books Turned into Movies For Family Movie Night

All 5 Ex-Memphis Officers Plead Not Guilty in the Beating Death of Tyre Nichols

Penn Badgley Requested ‘no more’ Intimate Scenes in You season 4: ‘My marriage is important to me.’

Nikki Haley to Push for a ‘Renewal of American Pride’ in First 2024 Campaign Pitch

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