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The ability for music fans to see their favorite band at a concert has only grown more challenging during the years post the Covid-19 pandemic. So, to no one’s surprise, when videos of popular indie band All-American Rejects rocking it out in a college party hit social media, music fans...
The denim giant Levi Strauss & Co. is a quintessential symbol of American culture, its iconic jeans recognized on every continent. But the brand recently issued a stark warning that reveals a hidden and dangerous cost of United States (US) trade policy: the risk of becoming a political target. Levi’s...
After a slow and remarkably quiet start to the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, a new sense of urgency is swirling off the coast of Africa. The likely formation of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, the seventh named storm of the season is a stark reminder that even a quiet opening chapter does...
Right when NY two historical, prestige teams are up against the wall: consecutive losses, depleted morale, and angry fans.. The New York Yankees and New York Mets appear to be bouncing back. After the summer slugfest that permeated the NY Baseball ecosystem, a bright spot appears to have emerged. This...
In an increasingly fragmented media landscape, political podcasts have emerged as potent forces, quietly but effectively molding the ideological terrain. Beyond simply informing, these audio platforms delve deep into the minds of millions, shaping beliefs, reinforcing worldviews and often acting as direct architects of political thought. Their ascendancy demands a...
A recent surge in Legionnaires’ disease cases and deaths in dense urban centers, particularly a significant outbreak in Central Harlem is casting a harsh spotlight on the invisible threats posed by aging infrastructure and neglected maintenance in America’s older cities. With a rising death toll and a growing number of...
The Social Commentary of the Slasher Film