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Earlier this week, a drug cartel boat was struck by United States missiles to tighten cartel crackdown efforts. Footage of the missile strike had surfaced online and became a massive focus of discussion among many including news sources and politicians.  According to Marco Rubio, who posted on X, “today the...

Early this year, I was intrigued by Joey Badass’s return with “The Ruler’s Back”. A song aimed to call out Hip Hop’s recent cultural fascination with the West Coast, courtesy of Kendrick Lamar. Many others would say that the emcee had a good trajectory for album of the year. He...

It’s hard to reconcile the sleek, corporate juggernaut of today’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with the chaotic no-holds-barred spectacles of its past. The promotion that fills arenas and commands lucrative television contracts was once a rogue enterprise, a banned curiosity reviled by lawmakers and mocked by traditional sports media. But...

The foundations of American political parties are cracking. For decades, the two major parties have relied on steadfast if predictable coalitions of voters. Democrats (D) banked on urban liberals, labor unions and a diverse array of minority groups. Republicans (R) held a firm grip on white evangelical Christians, suburban families...

While numerous designers have made significant contributions to the fashion industry, none has been more influential in diversifying women’s businesswear than Giorgio Armani. Born in 1934, Armani first made waves with his work at Cerruti 1881. His influence skyrocketed after he debuted his brand in 1975. Armani was successful because...

A federal judge’s recent ruling in the landmark antitrust case against Google has been hailed by some as a win for justice. After a five-year battle, the court declared Google an illegal monopoly. Yet, a closer look at the remedies reveals a verdict that is for consumers, a pyrrhic victory....

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