Saturday Night Live has been a staple of American television for decades, with a large, dedicated audience tuning in for all the sketches and skits that leave them laughing. The show has made plenty of changes over the years, with every season ending with cast members saying their farewells before...
Piracy has forever been an issue for artists in any field of entertainment. The allure of free music without any need for subscriptions or other forms of payment is often too enticing for some. Although the negatives are pretty apparent, the rise of this activity is due to the rise...
Friday marked a day when New York City felt united, despite the constant clashing between different sports fans. I’m not a New York native, but I have even heard about the city’s long-time sports rivalries. And on Friday, it seemed like most of the city had something to celebrate, and...
Gourmet markets often receive praise for their curated selection and upscale ambiance, but they lack culture and familiarity. Bodegas on the other hand are flowing with culture and the feeling of closeness and family, yet they don’t get equal respect for their community role. If you don’t know what a...
Picture this sequence: it’s April Fool’s Day. A24 drops a trailer for a project that looks like a typical newlywed couple moving into a new house. At first glance you feel as if it’s going one way but as you watch the rest of the trailer – it goes into...
The U.S. Supreme Court isn’t drifting toward crisis; it’s already there. With approval ratings at historic lows, ethics scandals clouding justices’ reputations, and a pattern of partisan rulings reshaping American life, public faith in the court has crumbled. The U.S. Supreme Court used to be a symbol of impartial justice,...
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