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 […]
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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?” […]
Trump Proposes a 100% Tariff on all Foreign Films
Yesterday, on September 29th, current president Donald Trump stated that he would propose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside of the United States and intended to be sold within the country. He has stated that the tariffs are part of his plan to fix the “never-ending problem” that is affecting the Hollywood movie […]
Politics Is Everywhere — Even in What We Watch
I don’t watch the news unless it’s by accident or my grandparents have it on the TV. I don’t argue in comment sections on Facebook. And I don’t keep up with what’s going on. I can barely keep up with my laundry. Honestly, I’d prefer to talk about movies or what book I’ve been reading […]
Will Whimsical Fashion Dominate The Next Few Years?
Whimsical fashion is a recent style that has gained popularity. It emphasizes bold colors and unique, loose silhouettes. Drawing on nostalgia and fantastical elements, it helps people create a fairytale-like look inspired by childhood media. It’s similar to other fashion styles like cottagecore and whimsical goth. Unsurprisingly, these styles have grown in popularity in recent […]
Mikal Bridges Secures a $150 Million Extension
Mikal Bridges, forward player for the New York Knicks, agreed to a $150 million four-year contract extension last August. Mikal Bridges has been playing in the NBA for several years now. He first entered the game in 2028, being selected in the tenth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Before he could play for the […]
New York Giants Owner John Mara Discloses Cancer Diagnosis
New York Giants co-owner, president and CEO John Mara revealed Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer but plans to continue his duties with the team while undergoing treatment. In a statement released by the team, Mara said, “I have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’m feeling strong and optimistic, and I’m committed to […]
Combination Skin? More Like Confused Skin
I don’t know what my skin is doing, and I don’t think it does either. Every skincare label insists on putting you in a nice and simple category: dry, oily, normal or combination. For years, I called myself “combination,” because that’s what someone told me once, and it sounded believable. But lately, I’m thinking my […]
Chad Powers Coming to Hulu Tomorrow
That’s right, the upcoming TV show Chad Powers is set to have its premiere this Tuesday, September 30th. The premiere will be released with not one but two episodes, with each episode expected to be around 30 minutes in length. The show is expected to have a total of 6 episodes for its first season, […]
Mayor Eric Adams Will Not Seek Re‑Election
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he will end his re‑election campaign just over a month before Election Day, reshaping the final stretch of the 2025 race. He said it wasn’t one thing that pushed him out; it was multiple that piled up. There’s been a lot of pressure: a corruption case (one […]
Government Shutdown Imminent
For those unaware, as of today, if there is no change in how our government is heading, the federal government could enter a shutdown period on Wednesday, October 1st. This shutdown is a result of democrats and republicans being unable to agree on how to vote regarding what should be included in the budget resolutions. […]
