Tag: OpEd

Kris Boyd, New York Jets cornerback, is recovering after a Shooting

In a recent post on social media, Kris Boyd, the cornerback for the New York Jets, announced that he has started to recover after being shot and is able to breathe unassisted now. Kris Boyd was shot last Sunday at 2am. He was between Madison Square Garden and Times Square when the shooting took place. […]

Manhattan Day Care Already Investigated for Abuse Faces New Safety Incident

A Manhattan day care center is drawing new concern after a serious safety mistake. Bright Horizons at Columbus Circle says that on October 27, a staff member accidentally filled a water pitcher with a diluted cleaning solution instead of fresh drinking water.  Parents report that the contaminated water was then served to children during snack […]

Funeral for former Vice President Dick Cheney Held Today

On November 3rd, 2025, former Vice President Dick Cheney passed away at the age of 84. The death was caused by complications related to pneumonia mixed with cardiac and vascular disease. Today, dignitaries and loved ones of the former Vice President have gathered in Washington to bid farewell to one of the United States’ most […]

The Secret Struggle of Eating Healthy While Loving “Junk Food”

Recently, I’ve come to terms with the fact that while eating healthy is one thing, loving junk food is another. My attempts to find a balance between the two are a constant struggle, admittedly full of defeat more often than not. While most of us are well aware we should be eating things like vegetables, whole grains […]

Will More Museums Follow The MET’s Upcoming Fashion Exhibit

​A new exhibit centered around fashion is heading to the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) this coming spring. While fashion has been deeply intertwined with art and society throughout the ages, there have been far fewer times that fact has been celebrated. ​The MET’s Costume Art exhibition is said to be an answer to this […]

Unity and Epic Games Form a Unique Partnership

During a recent announcement by Unity and Epic Games, Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, announced that starting in 2026, developers who use Unity to produce their video games will be able to publish their creations in Fortnite. Tim Sweeny said the following as part of the announcement: “We recently sat down with Unity and realized we […]

Michael Jordan, In Honor of His Mother, Donates $10M to North Carolina Medical Centers

Recently, Michael Jordan announced that he has donated around $10 million to a North Carolina regional medical center to honor his mother and her dedication to helping others.   Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion and businessman, donated the $10 million to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. He did so […]

Anti-Government Corruption Protests Have Emerged Across Mexico

This last Saturday, thousands of people flooded the streets of Mexico City to protest the rampant crime and corruption within the nation and its government. The majority of the participants and organizers for the protest were from Generation Z, with support from older members of society. The target of the protests was the president of […]

Why Comparison Kills Our Sense of Beauty

Sometimes, I think scrolling through social media can feel miserable rather than leisurely, and that’s coming from someone who checks Facebook like it’s the newspaper and watches TikToks every day. Every time I log on, I feel like all I see is this perfect hair, people with skin that looks perfectly clear and almost glowing […]

Could The Paranormal Activity Stage Play Popularize Horror Stage Productions?

​A new stage play adaptation of the Paranormal Activity franchise has garnered considerable online interest. Paranormal Activity is a new stage play revolving around an original story set within the infamous horror franchise. ​The play follows the couple James and Lou as they move into a London apartment when strange happenings occur. It has been […]

A Sudden End: Giants Fire Daboll Amid Frustration and Falling Results

The New York Giants shocked football fans by firing head coach Brian Daboll just four games into his fourth season with them. The decision took place just after the Giants lost 24-20 to the Chicago Bears, which left the team at 2–8.  Daboll’s time in New York began with some great things. In fact, he […]

Former Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, created an AI Startup named ‘Project Prometheus’

In a recent announcement, Jeff Bezos, the former CEO of Amazon, announced the launch of a new AI startup named “Project Prometheus”. This project is one of the many startups that have entered the race for AI development and implementation. He will be running the company alongside fellow co-CEO Vik Bajaj, a celebrity chemist and […]

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