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I must admit — I can’t stand how a lot of movies always have the usual good guy protagonist defeating the antagonist. This is unrelated to the phenomenon of morally grey anti-heroes and villains taking the spotlight. “The Joker” films are a recent example of this — considering how they...

Zohran Mamdani, a current New York State Assemblymember, is running for New York City mayor as a Democrat. With the primary election only four days away, he is quickly closing the gap on front-runner Andrew Cuomo. Earlier this month, Mamdani released a political ad that looks a little different than...

In the intricate world of international athletics, one truth remains: the line between peak human performance and pharmaceutical enhancement grows blurrier by the year. The fight against steroid use — anabolic-androgenic substances that build muscle and boost performance — is far from uniform across countries and sports and that inconsistency...

Gamera, a giant turtle monster originally featuring in the film “Gamera, The Giant Monster,” on Nov. 27, 1965, was a blatant knockoff of Godzilla, however with time and future installments, it eventually grew into its own as a Japanese movie icon, popular enough to rival Godzilla. Even in what’s known...

The fashion industry is one of many that struggle with excess waste and pollution. While thrifting has become an important step in helping to alleviate clothing waste, upcycling is emerging as another viable option. That said, the industry has been slow to adopt the method. Upcycling brings new life to...

Sabrina Carpenter seems to be doing it all. Riding a wave of momentum during her global tour, she recently announced her next album, “Man’s Best Friend,” set for release in late August. Fans everywhere were stirring with excitement…until they took a closer look at the cover art. Controversy erupted all...

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