China raised its tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation to the White House raising its levy on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of the 20 percent tax already on the goods. The world’s two biggest economies continue their tit-for-tat trade war, which has caused the cost of trade ...
Flu season isn’t just a winter thing — and spring might actually be one of the most dangerous times to let your guard down. As people swap coats for crop tops and get too confident about skipping the hand sanitizer, viruses are still lingering, so here’s how to avoid getting ...
If you haven’t noticed, Hollywood seems to love making movies about themselves. Just look at the Wikipedia page listing films about filmmaking. Spoiler alert: There are over 200 of them! From “Babylon” to “The Fabelmans” to “La La Land,” Hollywood is obsessed with telling stories about itself — the glamour, ...
Across the United States, the government is revoking international student visas. Immigration attorneys have said that the students most commonly affected have some sort of arrest or criminal record, including minor charges filed against them, such as speeding tickets. At Arizona State University, the number of international students whose visas ...
SPOILERS AHEAD! “The White Lotus” finale is out, and it has gotten mixed reviews. Some fans were shocked, some disappointed, but I found the exploration of whether people can truly move beyond their worst selves and past mistakes to be really important this season. Almost every major character in the ...
The “white dress at someone else’s wedding” debate keeps popping up on the internet— but it’s more than just a faux pas. This is much more than etiquette; it’s a sign of respect. Wearing a white dress to a wedding says a lot about the person. It’s a symbol for ...
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, most commonly known by her stage name, Chappel Roan, is a 27-year-old pop star who built her persona on drag culture. Roan will typically dress in very sparkly outfits and drag makeup in her performances, yet, for taking on a persona that is inherently political, she feels ...
This isn’t a race against liberals and conservatives, republicans and democrats, or Trump and Biden anymore. This is a race between Trump and democracy itself. For years, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a force against the democratic system. Between trying to run a third term against the US Constitution ...
Russel Brand was found guilty and charged with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation after four women spoke out about being assaulted by him. The accusations, spanning several years, prompted law enforcement to launch a comprehensive inquiry into Brand’s past behavior and conduct. Russell Edward Brand, 50, is ...
Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” has a reputation that precedes it. It is an emotionally devastating novel that leaves readers shattered. Everyone who has read this book seems to issue a warning to those who want to read it. For me, I have been told that everything bad that could ...
Despite Elon Musk’s claim of being politically neutral, his endorsements, tweets, and business decisions have made him a significant political figure, shaping policy on issues like labor rights, AI regulation, and space privatization. The idea that billionaires exist beyond politics isn’t real, yet figures like Musk are eccentric, visionary entrepreneurs ...
Cory Anthony Booker, a United States senator from New Jersey, broke the record for the longest Senate speech at 25 hours and 5 minutes. Contrary to popular belief, this was not a filibuster. A filibuster is when one or more legislative body members pose a prolonged debate on proposed legislation ...
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