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Video games have a wide array of ways to play them and while many have their preferred ways that suit them best, there are benefits for both binging video games and taking them slowly at your own pace.  Binging video games for one can have the benefit of enjoying a...

When I was a kid, the best part of having a few bucks—or even just a handful of quarters—was knowing exactly where I was headed. The donut shop down the street was the spot. I’d save up whatever change I could find and walk down like I was going on...

For those unaware, as of October 1st, the United States federal government has been shut down temporarily as the democratic and republican congress members have refused to pass a funding resolution. As a result of this shutdown, the government has suspended funding for all non-essential government-funded services. Meanwhile, essential services...

Some movies don’t need drama to make you feel something (though I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for a good dramatic story). They don’t rely on car chases or massive fight scenes (I’m not looking at you, “Fast & Furious”… okay, maybe a little but I love you). Instead, they show us something...

On Wednesday morning, part of a 20‑story public housing building in the Bronx collapsed after what officials say was likely a gas explosion. Fortunately, no one was found injured.  It was just after 8 a.m. when part of the building at the Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven suddenly gave out....

NATO and Russia seem to be locked in a face off as tensions between them continue to rise. According to Reuters, “Russia on Thursday said that there was no Cold War with the West because it was now a ‘fiery’ conflict and that the European Union and the NATO military...

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