Insider trading has been an open secret in politics for decades. That said, the internet and social media have made trading more normalized and more blatant to the point that lawmakers can no longer ignore it. Kalshi, a popular online prediction market platform, has risen to the top of trading apps in the market. Anything […]
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NJ Health Officials Report State’s First Confirmed Case of Measles in 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health announced the state’s first confirmed case of measles this year. A child from Hudson County reportedly contracted the virus after traveling internationally. Health officials are warning the public that two locations were exposed, and are urging anyone present at the locations to take precautions […]
14 Years of “Think Like A Man”
Sometimes we forget how good we had it in the world of cinema decades ago. Imagine having Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Regina Hall and Michael Ealy featured in the same movie. Well, if we take a trip back to 2012, there’d be no need to imagine because it actually happened. Some of […]
3 People Jump on an NYPD Car, Crack the Windshield During Queens Street Takeover
Around 1:49 am April 18th, police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting drag racing near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street within the 104 precinct. The drag race turned chaotic when individuals climbed onto a patrol vehicle and damaged it. Police say officers arrived within a minute and activated lights and sirens to disperse the gathering. […]
What ‘Pro-Choice’ and ‘Pro-Life’ Mean to People Outside Politics
When it comes to pro-choice or pro-life, it goes beyond whether someone is right-wing or left-wing. There are tons of factors that influence the choices people make about their bodies. Whether it’s because they messed up and realized they can’t take care of a baby, or because pregnancy could mean life or death, or other […]
Thunder and Celtics Roll in Game 1: NBA Playoff Recap
The NBA postseason commenced April 14th as the NBA Play-In kicked off early action between seeds 7-10. Seeds 7 and 8 faced off to determine which team would hold the seventh playoff slot, and seeds 9 and 10 faced off to determine who would face the loser of the 7 vs 8 contest. The winner […]
Beauty Shouldn’t Hurt: The Sensory Nightmare of Makeup
Growing up, I saw girls my age putting on makeup, talking about boys, and wearing dresses and skirts. I would look at them, thinking I was broken for not wanting to do any of that girly stuff. Later, I realized that I hated it; my friends would always want to dress me up, and the […]
One-Size-Fits-All Fitness Standards Don’t Work in Schools
When it comes to fitness in schools, expectations are harder for some students than others. We are expected to do jumping jacks and running in place, and even sit-ups or push-ups at a young age, which makes the weaker students become targets of teachers and students. Ones that get picked last, or ones that cause […]
Teens are Victims of Violent Attacks Across the City
On Monday, April 13th, a 15-year-old boy slashed another teen in the face, in a burst of violence, inside their Bronx high school. It happened around 12:50 p.m. inside Willian H. Taft High School, the authorities said. The suspect cut the victim on the forehead with a scalpel, but it is unclear what prompted the […]
Should Cities Bid For Sports Teams?
Sports teams have a massive amount of influence on the respective areas that they call home. So, when they move, whatever status and supplementary revenue they generate will automatically go towards the next city they decide is their home. It is because of that influence and power that many cities wish to bid for these […]
What James Talerico’s Election Says About Democratic Politician Electability
The recent win of Texas Democrat James Talerico in the Texas Senate primary made waves across both Democratic and Republican parties within the United States. The win preceded a fierce competition between Talerico and the other popular candidate, Jasmine Crocket. While many within online left spaces wanted Crocket to win, Talerico was the winner, which […]
Mayor Mamdani Announces Plans for City-Owned Grocery Store in Harlem
On Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the commemoration of his first 100 days in office, Mayor Mamdani gave New Yorkers an update on one of his key campaign promises: city-owned government-operated grocery stores. The following Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Mamdani and other officials held an event at the proposed location of one of these stores. […]
