Every nation in the world is currently experiencing inflation to some degree. However, while some of these countries’ rates are sitting calmly at 1-3%, there are a few whose rates surpass our wildest...
On January 10th, 2025, Shake Shack revealed a new combo deal for the tri-state area – a shackburger and fries for the steal of $9. The name? The Congestion Pricing Combo. The code? NYTOLLS. No, this...
On November 5th, 2024, millions of people across the country were on the edges of their seats, waiting for new numbers to come in. No matter who they were hoping would win the election, almost everyone...
Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, SpaceX has emerged at the forefront of the technology and space industries. It has one of the highest-grossing companies in the world, breaking records and innovating with...
An Xodus is upon us. Not the biblical Exodus — rather, an exodus from the social media website, X. Elon Musk’s acquisition of the site in October 2022 and the recent involvement he has had in the 2024...
Look back five years. It is the start of 2020; deaths from the rapidly growing Coronavirus have become a daily occurrence, and your social media feed acts as a cursed canvas — one that paints a chaotic...
“We will drain the government education swamp and stop the abuse of your taxpayer dollars to indoctrinate America’s youth.”
Donald Trump made this promise to a crowd at a rally in Wisconsin in...
New York City has weathered its fair share of threats. From flooding to blackouts, New Yorkers are resilient and know how to handle obstacles. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy ravaged much of the city and...
As of 2025, over 5.6 million persons in the United States are living with a physical disability. Of those, around 3.4 million people live with amputations. On average, over 500,000 Americans are born with...
Walking down the High Line, I was greeted by a view of the Hudson Yards. The glass towers represent architectural splendor and prominence as the largest private development project in the United States,...
You sit beside your family, huddled around the T.V., as the election coverage begins. Aside from the T.V. in the background, the air is thick with silence, and anxiety blankets the living room as you wait...
In a world where the threat of nuclear conflict looms large, the voices calling for disarmament have historically been pioneered by men. However, women are reshaping the conversation about nuclear disarmament,...
Nearly every major medical breakthrough in history has resulted from years, sometimes decades, of intellectual work by humans. These developments, which range from sophisticated heart surgery to life-saving...
You’re on the way back home from work and open the e-mail app on your phone. Several e-mails from big companies like Amazon, PayPal, and even your bank account, are in your inbox. All of these e-mails...
Think of 7-Eleven and you might picture your average convenience store. It is the place to refill your car’s gas tank, but while you’re at it, perhaps you will purchase a bag of chips to go with your...
“When I was your age, college admissions weren’t nearly as competitive.”
These are the words uttered amongst an abundance of American households today. Forty years ago, a decent GPA and an...
On October 7th, 2023, as the world watched in shock at the unfolding violence between Hamas and Israel, a less visible yet equally insidious threat was emerging in Gaza: polio. The sudden eruption of armed...
The leaves of Central Park are changing: hues of red, yellow, and brown suspended above winding paths invite New Yorkers to take fall walks. As the tourist season is beginning, Central Park is a main attraction...
Taylor. Swift. Two simple words that carry the weight of an empire. Whether you're a Swiftie or a hater, you know her name. The polarization between her fans and critics has always been vast, and now...
By and large, younger generations have always been more left leaning. They elected Barack Obama by a 34% margin in 2008, Hillary Clinton won them by almost 20%, and Joe Biden by over 27%. Time and time...
