Two people have died from their basements flooding in New York City after an intense rainstorm occurred on Thursday. Emergency crews in Brooklyn found a 39-year-old man, Aaron Akaberi, inside the basement of a three-story townhouse around 4:30 p.m after it was flooded. He had reportedly gone back in to rescue a dog after already […]
Tag: Op-ed
Mirror, Mirror, You Don’t Know Me Anymore
Some mornings, I swear my bathroom mirror is gaslighting me. I wake up feeling like a changed person (read: someone who’s finally branched out into the world to try new things), and my reflection still has the nerve to look exactly the same. How rude. Beauty culture seems to revolve around that rectangle (or circle) of glass. […]
Amazon signs $38 billion deal with OpenAI
On Monday morning this week, Amazon’s stock rose around 5% after announcing that they have signed a $38 billion deal with OpenAI to allow them access to hundreds of thousands of AI chips produced by Nvidia. This deal is set to last for 7 years and should provide the company more freedom with their AI’s […]
The Day Obiri Conquered the New York Marathon
On November 2, 2025, Hellen Obiri made history at the New York Marathon. She crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 19 minutes and 51 seconds, setting a new women’s course record. Obiri’s win was incredible, especially considering she also won the race in 2023. She ran with 2022 winner Sharon Lokedi most of the way until she moved ahead of her during the final […]
New Study Finds Singing in Groups Can Help Dementia Patients Reduce Stress
Thanks to a new European study, it has been proven that singing can reduce your stress. So, for those who spend their time singing to themselves in the shower, that actually does have a measurable effect on their stress levels and can help them cope with anything that has been causing them stress. This effect […]
Baltimore Woman Who Lost Her Sight Completes New York City Marathon
A 66-year-old woman from Baltimore who was declared legally blind has completed the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. Jackie King ran alongside a volunteer guide from the Achilles International Baltimore chapter despite losing her vision due to a rare inherited disease. King was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a condition where vision starts […]
Cuomo vs Mamdani: Who will be Mayor?
Tomorrow, November 4th, is the election day for the mayoral race of New York City, one of the most important cities in the United States. Early votes have already come in, and the window to register to vote has passed. Tomorrow, the majority of the votes will be cast to determine who will become the […]
Tech Can’t Save the Planet But It Can Help Us Do Better
Let’s get one thing straight: technology alone isn’t going to save the planet. No app, gadget, or shiny new electric car is going to magically reverse climate change. That doesn’t mean tech can’t play a really important role in helping us live better and smarter though. There’s this common narrative that innovation will just fix […]
How indie horror games make use of PS1 style graphics effectively
Indie games are often the most experimental and creative games out there, especially when it comes to horror games. However, when it comes to any type of media in general, they each have their tropes, and that’s no different with indie horror. One of the most interesting tropes is when a horror game takes older […]
Meta Takes On $30 Billion in Debt for The AI Race
Meta, the American multinational technology company, has recently taken on a large $30 billion debt to support the company’s desire to win the race for AI technological development. Artificial Intelligence has been a new technology that all major companies have been pursuing ever since it has proven its feasibility to replace an employee and produce […]
What Kind of Music Is Best for the Spookiest Time of the Year?
Halloween has come once again and with the holiday being so popular, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of the most popular ways to celebrate is with music; however, with so many good picks to choose from, it’s hard to decide what’s the best. There are, of course, the classic songs such as […]
Streaming Killed the Shared TV Moment
Back then, you actually watched TV with other people. Like, you had a time, you sat down, maybe your family or friends were there, and you watched the new episode. Miss it? You missed it and had to wait for the rerun. It sucked, but it was kind of nice too. Everyone was seeing the […]
