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Taina Queiroz Fonseca

Bio: Taina Queiroz Fonseca is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Journalism. Originally from São Luís, Brazil, she moved to the United States in 2013. She is fluent in both Portuguese and English and is a passionate storyteller with an interest in exploring music, film and entertainment. She has been published in Ka Leo News, Downtown Devil, and Blaze Radio, and worked as a floor director for Cronkite News where she improved her skills in reporting, writing, and broadcasting. Taina is excited to continue writing meaningful stories and striving to bring more quality journalism.
Science and Technology

Op-Ed: Should We Fear AI or Embrace It?

The thing about artificial intelligence is that without proper regulations, it could replace humans instead of assisting them. Artificial intelligence isn’t a new concept; it’s long been the topic of sci-fi and dystopian films like “Ex-Machina” (which is a great film, by the way, and if you haven’t watched it, ...

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Health and Wellness

How a Mediterranean Diet Can Transform Your Health

The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest on Earth. It’s rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. It can transform your health by reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers while supporting healthy blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. While it’s called ...

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Latest News

M.T.A. Announces End of MetroCard Sales

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will stop selling its MetroCard after Dec. 31, 2025. The agency plans to switch to a fully contactless tap-and-go payment system that will save it $20 million a year. The tap-and-go payment system will allow riders to pay fees directly with digital wallets and contactless ...

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Beauty

Op-Ed: Lip Oils Are In, Lip Gloss Is Out

I’m not sure when or where the lip oil craze started, but it looks like it’s here to stay. Many brands such as Summer Fridays, Fenty Beauty and Well People have already embraced the growing trend and launched their own lip oils. Gone are the days of the over-glossed, ultra-tacky ...

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Politics

Op-Ed: Religion Should Not be In Politics

Imagine someone choosing to be on a diet but insisting you can’t have chocolate cake; this is similar to the mindset many religions have when it comes to how the government operates. I believe that everyone has the right to practice their religion and beliefs. However, I don’t think it’s ...

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Latest News

64,000 JFK Assassination Files Released

The case that has inspired many conspiracy theories, the JFK assassination, is finally brought to light. President Trump issued an executive order that prompted the long-awaited release of the final batch of documents on the assassination more than 60 years later, BBC reported. According to reports, Trump’s national security team ...

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Fashion

Op-Ed: Butter Yellow and Cherry Red Are In, Sunset Orange is Out

Every season, a few colors trend more than others in fashion. We’ve seen sunset orange and sage green in previous seasons, but get ready to see a lot more butter yellow and cherry red this season.  Butter yellow is a soft, creamy shade of yellow that brings elegance and sophistication. ...

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Politics

Op-Ed: Political Differences Can Break Relationships, and “Love Is Blind” Contestants Agree

For some, Politics isn’t something that lives in their minds rent-free. It’s a topic you hear at your Thanksgiving table at most. For others, however, political beliefs can be a dealbreaker. Reality TV isn’t always the best gauge of real life, but “Love Is Blind” managed to capture something deeply ...

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Latest News

Man Found Dead With Decomposed Woman’s Body in Queens Home

A man was found dead alongside a severely decomposing woman’s body inside of a home in Queens, NYPD sources say. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon and discovered the two bodies in the 80th Street Queens home. According to the police, the man was a ...

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Beauty

Op-Ed: Why Korean and Japanese Makeup Brands are Superior

Korean and Japanese makeup brands have proven superior to their Western counterparts. Brands like Dasique, Club Clio, and Entropy are changing the makeup game.  One of the main reasons Korean and Japanese makeup brands dominate the market is their integration of skincare into makeup products, which protects our skin instead ...

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Politics

Op-Ed: Why the Electoral College Should be Abolished

Five candidates have won the popular vote and lost the election in American history: Andrew Jackson in 1824, Samuel Tilden in 1876, Grover Cleveland in 1888, Al Gore in 2000, and Hillary Clinton in 2016. This is a problem because it eliminates the democratic principle that the candidate with the ...

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Latest News

Two Judges Order to Rehire Workers Trump Fired

Two Federal Judges passed orders requiring the Trump Administration to rehire tens of thousands of probationary workers who were fired because of the President’s efforts to significantly downsize the government, AP News Reported.  The two judges found legal issues with Trump’s mass firing and ordered that those employees be rehired ...

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