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When Did the World Turn Upside Down?

December 21, 2025

Something strange is happening. It's like the world has flipped upside down. Things that should be simple are now complicated. People who should be helping are causing harm. It's confusing and frustrating. Take the government, for example. They promised one thing and did the opposite. They said foo

opinion

White Takes Center Stage in 2026: A Color of Contradictions

December 5, 2025

Pantone has named Cloud Dancer, a soft white, as the 2026 Color of the Year. They say it stands for peace, fresh starts, and a break from the chaos of daily life. White is everywhere: in fashion, home decor, and even food. It's seen as clean, simple, and calming. But is white really just about calm

entertainment

Edgar Wright's The Running Man Misses the Mark

November 16, 2025

Edgar Wright's new movie, "The Running Man, " is based on a book by Stephen King. It's about a man who joins a deadly game show to save his family. The movie tries to be funny and exciting, but it doesn't do a good job of showing how scary and unfair the game show really is. The main character, Ben

opinion

Hate Speech: A Daily Reality for Dave Portnoy

November 10, 2025

Dave Portnoy, the president of Barstool Sports, has been open about the daily antisemitic remarks he faces. This is not a new issue for him, but he notices a clear change in how often it happens. In a recent chat with Tony Dokoupil for "CBS Sunday Morning, " Portnoy shared his thoughts on this troub

entertainment

When Beliefs Collide: A Look at Bugonia's Mind Games

November 7, 2025

In the world of Bugonia, beliefs run deep and clash hard. At the top, there's Michelle Fuller, the big boss of a huge drug company. She starts her day with a strict routine, talks like a corporate robot, and expects her workers to put in endless hours. She's the kind of person many people love to ha

entertainment

The Pandemic's Impact on a Small Town

May 16, 2025

The film Eddington takes viewers to the desert city of Eddington, New Mexico, during the COVID summer of 2020. The story revolves around Joe Cross, the city sheriff, who stands out as he refuses to wear a face mask. Joe is an asthmatic, but his decision is more about his contempt for COVID stats and

crime

Netflix's latest: Crime Thriller that will Keep you on Your toes

February 1, 2025

Picture this: Two people on the run from the coppers. Their names arent Bonnie and Clyde, they are Queen and Slim. However, this isn’t the typical drama of a young couple looking for adventure - far from it. It's a raw portrayal of the current racial tensions. Imagine two people - Queen a

sports

NBA's Big Fines: LaMelo, Edwards, Rivers Pay Up

November 18, 2024

Recently, the NBA handed out some hefty fines. LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and Doc Rivers all got hit with penalties for different reasons. LaMelo said something offensive in a post-game interview, and the league didn't like it. He had to pay $100, 000 for that. Anthony Edwards flipped off a fan d

celebrities

Celebrities React to Election Surprise: What They Had to Say

November 7, 2024

When the news broke that Donald Trump had won over Vice President Kamala Harris, many celebrities in Black Hollywood didn't hold back their feelings. Cardi B, who supported Harris, shared her disappointment on Instagram. "I hate y'all bad, " she said, expressing how angry and sad she felt. Kerry Was

opinion

The Art of Ambition

September 26, 2024

Francis Ford Coppola's latest film, Megalopolis, is a thought-provoking and visually stunning cinematic experience that delves into the themes of creativity, freedom, and the human condition. The movie follows the story of Cesar Catilina, a visionary architect and inventor who is determined to save