I mean, who would’ve thought? Just three years ago, the Michigan Wolverines sunk to new lows after falling to an 8-24 regular season record—-the worst record in the franchise’s history. Now, they’re standing atop the men’s basketball league chopping down the net and raising the trophy as the 2025-2026 NCAA Tournament Champions. Last night, Michigan […]
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Kids’ Menus are an Autistic’s Haven
My whole life, I’ve been told I’m picky, and before I learned about aversion to certain textures, I agreed. After I was diagnosed, I learned I didn’t like the texture of the food. From the slimy textures of bananas to the sponginess of cake, and my list goes on. Even as an adult, when I […]
When Cartoons Turned to Reality TV: A Look Back at Total Drama Island
We’re taking a trip back to 2008 when American viewers got to witness an animated, PG—or at least for the most part—version of the reality competition show Survivor. The animated series was, in a nutshell, a carbon copy of the hit reality show, and it gave younger viewers an early taste of reality television, without […]
World Autism Day
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, is a glorious day for people with autism because there is so much representation. As autism becomes more and more well-known, it’s even more important to show awareness. As an autistic woman in her 30s, I didn’t get diagnosed till around 31, which sadly is very common in females. Boys are […]
UCLA Women’s Basketball Claims First National Championship
In absolute dominant fashion, the UCLA Women’s Basketball Team conquered triumph, routing the South Carolina GameCocks 79-51 to cap off an amazing NCAA Tournament run and earn their first Women’s National Title. With their Championship victory on Sunday, the Bruins became one of only three schools to win a National Championship in football, men’s basketball, […]
Holiday horror: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after brazen Easter Sunday shooting on NYC street
Two men, ages 30 and 50, were found with gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital, in critical condition, just after 6 pm. The 30-year-old, died from his wounds later saturday night, The 50 year old is still in critical condition. The shootings happened outside a restaurant on 2961 Fulton Street in Cypress Hills. […]
AI and the Fake News Epidemic
With digital technology advancing at exponential rates and the current media landscape relying heavily on digital technology for information flow, the growing use of artificial intelligence to create fake news and false images puts the integrity of current news sourcing at a higher risk. The ability to alter and manipulate video footage allows misinformation to […]
Brooklyn Woman Killed in Ambulance Hit-and-Run
Yesterday, April 2, 2026, around 6:40 in the morning, a woman died after being struck by an ambulance in Brooklyn. According to police, the woman was hit while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Avenue O in Midwood. Video recordings obtained from a nearby gas station show the ambulance […]
Designer Babies and Why It’s Unethical
The first time I heard about designer babies was in a movie called “My sister’s Keeper.” The idea is to be able to change an unborn baby’s features, such as green eyes and red hair. They can also make the baby healthy by removing different diseases. In the movie, a mother and father had a […]
Baby in Stroller Killed in Brooklyn Drive-By Attack
Yesterday, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, a baby in Brooklyn was struck with a stray bullet and killed in what police are calling a “gang-motivated” shooting. The incident took place in Brooklyn, near East Williamsburg, where two men on a moped apparently opened fire on a group of people on the sidewalk. According to NYPD Commissioner […]
Is Nike on the Decline?
After years and years of gaining massive success through several different styles and designs—even down to a Cinnamon Toast Crunch inspired collaboration with Kyrie Irving—Nike could potentially experience a slight drop in sales in the coming months. It is reported that the popular shoe brand will have a 2%-4% decline in numbers, and is projected […]
2 Pilots Killed After Plane Crashes With Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport: Blackboxes Recovered
2 pilots were killed when an Air Canada Express Jet collided with a fire truck while landing at the LaGuardia Airport in NY late on March 22nd. As a result, the airport was closed for hours before reopening on Monday. The Air Canada Flight 8646, operated by regional partner Jazz Aviation, collided with the fire […]
