The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will stop selling its MetroCard after Dec. 31, 2025. The agency plans to switch to a fully contactless tap-and-go payment system that will save it $20 million a year. The tap-and-go payment system will allow riders to pay fees directly with digital wallets and contactless credit and debit cards. Don’t […]
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Op-Ed: Lip Oils Are In, Lip Gloss Is Out
I’m not sure when or where the lip oil craze started, but it looks like it’s here to stay. Many brands such as Summer Fridays, Fenty Beauty and Well People have already embraced the growing trend and launched their own lip oils. Gone are the days of the over-glossed, ultra-tacky finish that left strands of […]
Op-Ed: Religion Should Not be In Politics
Imagine someone choosing to be on a diet but insisting you can’t have chocolate cake; this is similar to the mindset many religions have when it comes to how the government operates. I believe that everyone has the right to practice their religion and beliefs. However, I don’t think it’s fair for religious groups to […]
64,000 JFK Assassination Files Released
The case that has inspired many conspiracy theories, the JFK assassination, is finally brought to light. President Trump issued an executive order that prompted the long-awaited release of the final batch of documents on the assassination more than 60 years later, BBC reported. According to reports, Trump’s national security team had been working since January […]
Op-Ed: Butter Yellow and Cherry Red Are In, Sunset Orange is Out
Every season, a few colors trend more than others in fashion. We’ve seen sunset orange and sage green in previous seasons, but get ready to see a lot more butter yellow and cherry red this season. Butter yellow is a soft, creamy shade of yellow that brings elegance and sophistication. You might’ve seen celebrities such […]
Op-Ed: Political Differences Can Break Relationships, and “Love Is Blind” Contestants Agree
For some, Politics isn’t something that lives in their minds rent-free. It’s a topic you hear at your Thanksgiving table at most. For others, however, political beliefs can be a dealbreaker. Reality TV isn’t always the best gauge of real life, but “Love Is Blind” managed to capture something deeply true in the real world. […]
Man Found Dead With Decomposed Woman’s Body in Queens Home
A man was found dead alongside a severely decomposing woman’s body inside of a home in Queens, NYPD sources say. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon and discovered the two bodies in the 80th Street Queens home. According to the police, the man was a 57-year-old, and he appeared to […]
Op-Ed: Why Korean and Japanese Makeup Brands are Superior
Korean and Japanese makeup brands have proven superior to their Western counterparts. Brands like Dasique, Club Clio, and Entropy are changing the makeup game. One of the main reasons Korean and Japanese makeup brands dominate the market is their integration of skincare into makeup products, which protects our skin instead of damaging it. Unlike Western […]
Op-Ed: Why the Electoral College Should be Abolished
Five candidates have won the popular vote and lost the election in American history: Andrew Jackson in 1824, Samuel Tilden in 1876, Grover Cleveland in 1888, Al Gore in 2000, and Hillary Clinton in 2016. This is a problem because it eliminates the democratic principle that the candidate with the most support from the people […]
Two Judges Order to Rehire Workers Trump Fired
Two Federal Judges passed orders requiring the Trump Administration to rehire tens of thousands of probationary workers who were fired because of the President’s efforts to significantly downsize the government, AP News Reported. The two judges found legal issues with Trump’s mass firing and ordered that those employees be rehired temporarily. On Thursday morning, U.S. […]
Op-Ed: The Millennial Burger Joint Phenomenon
A new viral trend has surfaced on TikTok, calling out millennial burger joints, restaurants, and cafes for their overpriced trendy food. What exactly is a millennial burger joint? They’re usually characterized by their “quirkiness,” for example, using chalkboard menus, measuring cups to serve drinks to customers, or using anything but a plate to serve food. […]
Op-Ed: The Death of Dressing Up in the US
For a lot of cultures, even in American culture, dressing up wasn’t just a necessity but a cultural expectation. So why is it that America has since stopped that tradition and chosen to wear sweats, leisurewear and Crocs everywhere? Formal attire used to be a staple of social life, and it still is in most […]
