As we welcome and embrace the new year of 2026, we additionally welcome and embrace the new book releases of this year! From rising new talents who are debuting their very first novel, to the established and esteemed novelists who have been in the business for decades, 2026 welcomes new and fresh stories from all talents! […]
Tag: Op-ed
The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Footage
What was once something relegated to the “bonus features” section of a DVD is now becoming one of the ways filmmakers are combating the increase in AI-generated content. Studios have begun to focus on releasing behind-the-scenes footage as “proof” that their content was created by humans. With the introduction of programs that can create fully […]
US Supreme Court Case: What This Could Mean for Trans and LGBTQ+ Rights
Beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two oral arguments brought up by two students who seek to challenge Republican laws in the states of Idaho and West Virginia. In what is sure to be two landmark arguments, the two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., will challenge the […]
New York Nurses Go on Strike
Nearly 15,000 nurses will go on strike this morning, according to the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA). Nurses voted to authorize this strike last month if an agreement was not met over this past weekend. NYSNA says that the strike includes nurses from medical centers in Manhattan and the Bronx that are operated by […]
Man Armed with Sharp Object Shot by Police in New York Presbyterian Hospital
At 5:27 pm last night, New York Police Officers received multiple 911 calls about a man armed with a sharp object inside the New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. This man was threatening to cut himself and others with what callers believed to be a knife. Officers arrived at the scene around 5:33 pm and […]
Immigration Unit Under Trump Administration Linked to 16 Shootings
In recent days, tension has arisen between the American people following the recent death of a woman, Renee Nicole Good, at the hands of ICE Immigration. Sparking shock, anger, and fear among American Citizens, many people are growing agitated and enraged towards the Trump Administration for ordering the mass deportation of people and families. Due to […]
The Power of Influencers on Our Makeup Bags
Buying new makeup products because our favorite creators used them is not anything new or foreign. If we recall the Youtube beauty channel empire of the 2010s, we remember running to the makeup store as soon as videos dropped. We all desired to be able to paint our faces the same way, despite how much […]
Will Sitcoms Ever Be The Same?
Starting in the 1950s and 60s, the world was introduced to one of the most iconic forms of television of all time, the sitcom. Producers and television executives continued to use the concept for decades, giving the world shows such as Seinfeld, FRIENDS, MASH, and a long list of other series that touched hearts and […]
Buena Vista Social Club: A Must-See Show on Broadway
The Tony award-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is still going strong in 2026. It tells the story behind the recording of the famous album, of which it shares its name. The musical is co-directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of “Hamilton” and “In The Heights” fame, and his father, Luis A. Miranda Jr. The musical showcases […]
The Super Bowl: A Sports Fan’s Christmas
The second Sunday in February every year marks every football fanatic’s favorite holiday: The Super Bowl. The top two teams from the NFL fight for the Lombardi trophy, in hopes to bring home both the title and worldwide recognition. Not only is this a major sports event, but it somehow finds its way into the […]
The Danger of Doctor Tik Tok
There has always been an issue with individuals relying on the Internet for medical advice, using websites such as WebMD or Wikipedia to diagnose themselves digitally. However, with TikTok blowing up in recent years, the problem has become worse and worse. Many medical professionals do utilize TikTok in order to promote good health for the […]
Listening to Audiobooks is a Valid Form of Reading
Some would argue that listening to audiobooks does not count as reading. As literacy rates decrease at an alarming rate in this country, there seems to be a growing sense of pride in being able to say that they “physically read” that book, especially to those who consider themselves to be academic or well-read. However, […]
