Tag: OpEd

Trump commutes CEO David Gentile’s sentence

Trump commutes CEO David Gentile’s sentence

David Gentile, the CEO and Co-founder of GPB Capital Holdings, was convicted in August 2024 by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and conspiracy to commit securities fraud. However, in a recent announcement, President Doanld trump commuted his seven-year-long sentence. The indictment against Gentile was […]

Will The Hobbit’s Off-Broadway Production Become Mainstream?

Will The Hobbit’s Off-Broadway Production Become Mainstream?

The theater industry is no stranger to stage play adaptations of popular media, and it seems that The Hobbit is the next franchise to get that treatment. ​An off-Broadway production of The Hobbit has been picking up steam from the theater community, while there have been many variations of productions in the past. A recent […]

‘Zootopia 2’ Breaks Box Office Records with Massive Holiday Weekend Opening

‘Zootopia 2’ Breaks Box Office Records with Massive Holiday Weekend Opening

After releasing on November 26th, 2025, ‘Zootopia 2’ has been breaking records at the box office with its phenomenal reception in theaters. With ‘Zootopia 2’ being the long-awaited sequel to the original Zootopia, which was released 9 years ago on March 4th, it is no surprise that the movie was going to be a success […]

The Art of Saying “I’m Sorry” Through Music

The Art of Saying “I’m Sorry” Through Music

Sometimes a song says sorry better than we ever could. Music can capture the awkwardness, the guilt, and the hope of an apology in a way words alone often cannot. Sometimes a song can apologize better than we could during a normal conversation. That’s because music captures things in a way simple words can’t, including […]

Danilo Gallinari Announces His Retirement Today

Danilo Gallinari Announces His Retirement Today

In a recent announcement, Danilo Gallinari, an Italian professional basketball player who has played for a total of 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), declared that he is going to retire. Gallinari has been playing basketball professionally since 2004. He played in the Italian league for several years before being drafted in the […]

Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

Trump Pardons Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

In a recent decision by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, pardoned the former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández. For those unaware, Juan Orlando Hernández, the President of Honduras for 8 years, was convicted and sentenced to 45 years in prison and was required to pay an $8 million fine. This sentence […]

Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

The New York Jets won against the Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24 yesterday, and this win really showed the team’s perseverance. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means; there were a lot of mistakes made on both sides. It also wasn’t a fancy one to write home about either. Still, it was a game […]

New York Mets Owner Steve Cohen gained approval for a Casino in Queens

New York Mets Owner Steve Cohen gained approval for a Casino in Queens

The owner of the New York Mets, Steve Cohen, has been approved to operate a casino that is next to Citi Field in Queens, New York. This is one of the three projects that the State Gaming Commission’s Facility Location Board has been working on in New York City that have been selected for gambling […]

‘Pluribus’ Held #1 Streaming Views Spot Since Its Release

‘Pluribus’ Held #1 Streaming Views Spot Since Its Release

Vince Gilligan, an American screenwriter and filmmaker best known for being the creator of the hit TV shows ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’, has released another series called ‘Pluribus’. Much like his previous creations, ‘Pluribus’ has been a massive hit and has been at the top spot for most streaming views every day ever […]

NYPD Detains Protesters During Anti ICE Rally in Lower Manhattan

NYPD Detains Protesters During Anti ICE Rally in Lower Manhattan

On Saturday afternoon in Lower Manhattan, several protesters were taken into custody by the New York City Police Department after a demonstration outside a parking garage near Centre and Howard Streets. The protesters had come together to block access to a facility used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying they wanted to prevent a […]

Trump Holds Meeting to Discuss Venezuela 

Trump Holds Meeting to Discuss Venezuela 

Over the past few months, tensions have been growing between the United States of America and Venezuela after the United States began destroying ships allegedly smuggling drugs into the country. In response to the rising tension, President Donald Trump plans to hold a meeting today at the White House to discuss the next steps for […]

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