Morganne Roark

Morganne Roark

Bio: Morganne Roark is a graduate from Auburn University in Public Relations and Communications. Spending most of her life between the Southeastern United States and Europe afforded her the opportunity to encounter different walks of life and perspectives which is a source of inspiration for her writing. She has always thrived in creative spaces and has a passion for acting and music. As a new member of the NYCTastemakers team, she hopes to refine her writing and editing skills.
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Dr. Oren Becher: Renowned Oncologist fighting to cure DIPG

Dr. Oren Becher, chief of the Jack Martin Fund Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, is at the forefront of research to find a cure for DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma). Dr. Becher was born in Israel, moved to the United States when he was …

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Health and Wellness

Is online therapy right for you? Here are the pros and cons

Online therapy is a great way to access a licensed therapist from the comfort of your home, but it’s not for everyone. Here’s a short list of the pros and cons of online therapy to see if it’s right for you!

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Who is running for president in 2024?

Here are the candidates for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, including their background and some of their campaign positions.

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Biden taps Dr. Mandy Cohen to lead CDC

President Joe Biden plans to appoint former North Carolina health secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s next director. Cohen, a longstanding health official and physician who steered her state through the rocky first two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, has extensive experience working under both the Obama and Biden administrations.

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Debt Bill heads to Biden’s desk after being passed by the Senate

On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 1, 2025, averting what would’ve been an #economically disastrous #default just day before the #deadline. The final vote was 63-36, and it will now be sent to President Joe Biden’s desk where he can potentially sign it into law.

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Fashion DesignerPast

Tommy Hilfiger

Fashion Designer of the Month for June 2023 Facebook Bio Gallery Bio Tommy Hilfiger is an American fashion designer known for his signature red, white, and blue tag. He has launched men’s and women’s clothing lines, fragrances, sportswear, home furnishings, and denim. Born to an Irish Catholic family in Elmira, …

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Jimmy Butler

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Noah Kahan

“New” Artist of the Month for June 2023 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Stick Season Bio Noah Kahan grew up in Strafford, Vermont, and began writing songs at 8 years old. Kahan deferred his admission to Tulane University to pursue his developing music career. He signed with Republic Records in …

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Politics

Debt ceiling would reinstate student loan payments

The deal finalized to raise the nation’s debt limit on Sunday between Pres. Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would reinstate student loan payments and the accrual of interest for millions of Americans. The agreement, the text unveiled after weeks of negotiations between the White House and GOP leaders, would end the ongoing pause of monthly payments and interests after August 30.

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Sports

Amy Olson set to play Women’s U.S. Open at seven months at seven months pregnant

Amy Olson’s qualification for the Women’s U.S. Open was a special moment in more ways than one. The golfer and her husband revealed they are expecting their first child in September, two months after the major in July at Pebble Beach. Olson will be seven months pregnant at the U.S. Open.

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Politics

To regulate AI, Congress has some catching up to do

Tech experts held a hearing May 16 and laid bare the risks posed by the exploding advances of AI, and it’s clear that Congress is facing challenges in keeping up. Congress has struggled to regulate technology before. Lawmakers missed windows to create guardrails for the internet and social media that could have prevented the spread of disinformation online. Why? Most members didn’t fully understand the technology and couldn’t figure out how to solve these problems.

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