Okay, I’ll be honest. I picked up “They Both Die at the End” because the title shocked me. Like, seriously? You’re just gonna tell me that up front? No mystery, no plot twist? Just boom: they die. I almost didn’t read it with that kind of spoiler, but I’m really glad I did. The story […]
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New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox: Winner takes all
Over the past few days, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have been locked in the best-of-three Wild Card matches. The Red Sox took the win in Game One, putting the New York Yankees on the back foot. However, in Game Two, the Yankees took the victory and evened the score. Tonight, […]
No One Talks About How Shows Like Shameless Shaped Our Idea of Family
If you’ve ever watched “Shameless,” you noticed one thing right off the bat: the Gallagher family is an absolute disaster. And I mean that in the most loving way possible. Their house is always falling apart, bills aren’t getting paid without the squirrel fund and someone is always lying, stealing or running from something. Don’t […]
Are Men Finally Breaking Away From Traditional Western Wedding Attire?
Wedding attire in Western countries like the United States has been set to a consistent standard for decades. While the style and fabrics may differ, white has been the primary color for bride gowns. Traditionally, groomswear has faced fewer changes. While bridal gowns have evolved, groom suits have largely remained unchanged, highlighting an enduring convention. […]
Anti-Foreigner Sentiments Grow in Japan
In recent years, Japan has been increasingly leaning towards Anti-Foreigner sentiments as the Japanese government seeks to solve the country’s population crisis with foreign immigration. For years, Japan has been struggling with a population crisis. The population of Japan has been declining over time, with last year having two citizens die for every child born. […]
Jane Goodall, Beloved Chimpanzee Expert, Dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the world-famous scientist who changed how we understand animals and spent her life fighting for the planet, died on Oct. 1 at age 91. Her foundation said she passed away of natural causes while on a speaking tour in California. Goodall became known in the 1960s for her work with wild chimpanzees in […]
The Best Dressed New York Athletes, Ranked by Someone Who Knows Nothing About Fashion
So here’s what happened: I was bored, started Googling random stuff, and somehow ended up looking at photos of New York athletes off the field. Next thing I know, I’m deep into side-by-side pics of people wearing outfits that cost more than my car. I don’t know much about fashion (my wardrobe is 90% hoodies), […]
Ozzy Osbourne Documentary “Coming Home” Releases Tomorrow
Coming Home is a documentary film that has been in production since 2022. The documentary covers the life of Ozzy Osbourne and his wife, Sharon Osbourne. The documentary was created to showcase the family and to attempt to redefine what a “normal” home life is. For those unaware, Ozzy Osbourne is a famous singer, songwriter, […]
Fragrances Might Be Performing Better Than Cosmetics
The cosmetics industry economy has fluctuated for years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these changes when social distancing mandates lifted. Like other industries, cosmetics businesses have found previously thriving business practices and product lines less profitable than expected. Regardless of the reason, this has led cosmetics companies to reevaluate how their operations should be run and […]
US Government Shuts Down
As of today, October 1st, the United States government has shut down, causing some non-essential government services to stop operation. The shutdown occurred because democrats and republicans disagreed on how to proceed with a spending bill and refused to let the bill pass. The disagreement resulted from a healthcare spending bill that democrats are adamant […]
MTA to Swap East River Tunnels for F and M Trains to Improve Commute Times
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed a major change for weekday subway riders. Beginning Dec. 8, 2025, the F and M trains will swap their routes between Manhattan and Queens during the day, with the hope it will reduce delays. Under the new schedule (which takes place during weekdays from about 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.), […]
I’ve Played This 2-Minute Song 43 Times Today. Am I Okay? Yes.
So I was scrolling through my Amazon Music stats the other night — not looking for anything deep, just procrastinating like any college student. Then, I noticed something different: I had played a song 43 times. Not in one day. Just… in total. Still, that number stared back at me like, “Hey, are you okay?” […]
