In a time where most information can be accessed digitally, oftentimes straight from our pockets, enjoying something tangible and physical is a cherished rarity that people are seeking out more and more. As 80’s and 90’s trends make their resurgence through fashion, hairstyles and accessories, there has also been an ...
$1.2 billion of student loan debt is set to be forgiven by the Biden administration for over 150,000 borrowers, per an announcement Wednesday. The repayment program, known as the SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) Plan is scheduled to aid borrowers who have been making regular payments for at least ...
Social media has had a heavy hand in influencing which popular culture and media gets the most attention for decades. If you wanted the best recommendations and reviews for movies, books, television shows, music, and more, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter (X) and even Pinterest and Reddit were there to connect ...
Ariana Grande has been a long-time household name for pop enthusiasts. Throughout the last decade plus, she’s released well-received, undeniably catchy hits such as “thank u, next”, “Side to Side”, “dangerous woman” and more, empowering her listeners to assert control of their femininity, their sexuality, and their identities. Through the ...
Intergenerational and interclass debates and divides have always provided plenty of entertaining, outlandish, and downright frustrating takes from one person to another on why issues stand the way they are, and how to fix them. In a workforce that was rocked to its core by a global pandemic, hybrid-remote revolution, ...
They’re not in Kansas anymore, and they’re certainly not on Broadway, either. “Wicked”, an immensely popular stage musical based off of the 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” and inspired by the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” is set to hit ...
The Kansas City Chiefs have quickly risen to prominence as one of the most formidable and impressive American football teams in recent years. Spearheaded by quarterback (QB) Patrick Mahomes, the team has managed to make four Super Bowl appearances in five years, claiming victory in three games. As well, they ...
The 2024 presidential election is picking up speed, and with it, the classic debates that have settled around what is truly best for the U.S. for the next four years and beyond. Scrutinizing candidates on virtually every level is to be expected, and, arguably, needed, but there’s been one particular ...
10 days before the two-year anniversary of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine has confirmed its sinking of a Russian landing ship, near Alupka, 2.5 miles (4km) off the coast of the Russian-occupied Crimea Peninsula. The ship, known as Caesar Kunikov, was capable of carrying 87 personnel and ...
With the popularity and convenience of single-use plastic water bottles causing environmental strain and massive waste, there has been a move, especially in the last decade to 15 years, to transition to using reusable water bottles. At first glance, and for the majority of the population, this is a huge ...
Hozier, born Andew Hozier-Byrne, has been the image of the modern soul and indie rock genres ever since his breakout hit “Take Me to Church” in 2013. Catapulted into popularity through his soulful vocals and powerful backing tracks, he has established himself as one of the most popular modern artists, ...
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