by Ella Welsh







AI technology has been encroaching more and more into the creative space in recent years. With so many companies announcing efforts to integrate AI technology into their business practices, artists of all kinds are growing fearful that they will be put out of work. In the music industry, the threat...
Most food historians agree that bagels originated in Poland, created by Jewish communities. The circular shape was said to “symbolize continuity and good fortune, making [bagels] a popular gift for new mothers”. It didn’t take long for these baked goods to become household staples. In the late 1800s, Jewish immigrants...
Federal indictments against over 20 people for rigging basketball games in the US, as well as “professional contests in the Chinese Basketball Association,” were announced today. Charges included “bribery in sporting contests” and “conspiracy to commit wire fraud”. These files allege that an estimated 29 college basketball games during the...
The popular Canadian queer sports romance series Heated Rivalry has dominated pop culture since its release in late November 2025. The six-episode series follows the slow-burning romance of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, as their rivalry in Major League Hockey blossoms into something more. It was an unexpected success for...
The AI (artificial intelligence) tool ICE has been using to assess applications has made a deadly mistake. The original purpose of this AI tool was to identify any applicants who already received “law enforcement officer training” so they could skip the in-person training. These applications were automatically fast-tracked to the...
A dainty studio, candles burning, soft music–the yoga mat is spread and the instructor is guiding through meditative movement for relaxation. Class was expensive, but the feeling received is worth every penny spent. We associate yoga as a special occasion for when the world feels a little heavier, but becoming...
Lindsey Anderson
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