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Country music is back, baby. With Zach Bryan selling out stadiums, Beyoncé dipping her toes into the genre with “Cowboy Carter” and new artists like Ella Langley taking off, one thing is clear – country is having its moment. But this revival goes deeper than just the music, it reflects...

The image of a gaunt fighter, barely able to stand on the scale, is a familiar and disturbing sight in mixed martial arts. For years, the practice of extreme weight cutting – shedding significant body mass often through severe dehydration, in the days leading up to a weigh-in – has...

TikTok star, Charli D’Amelio, was recently cast as a dancer in the Broadway production “& Juliet,” drawing in a new fanbase. Social media stars aren’t just promoting shows anymore, but taking part in them. This encourages younger audiences to explore the theater world, but many wonder if these creators genuinely...

The growing landscape of immersive virtual worlds, often claimed as the next frontier of human interaction and commerce, carries with it a significant, yet often understated, potential for negative societal impacts. While the allure of limitless digital realms is undeniable, a critical examination reveals looming concerns over social isolation, addiction,...

Have you ever heard about a movie so bad, you just had to watch? Perhaps you’re fascinated by the “Sharknado” series or find yourself craving another “Cats” rewatch. Whether it’s the comedic value or the comforting awfulness, we just keep on watching. Yes, they’re bad, but you have to admit...

Not everyone has the skill or time to cook themselves a proper meal every day. Like many others, I often rely on frozen dinners and microwaves to get me the food I need for the day, but that can get stale after a while. Here are a few ways I...

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