INFLUENCE

Sep 13 2024RELIGION

Beyond the Hype: A Candid Look at Mormon Wives and the Reality of Mormonism

The recent docuseries, "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has sparked widespread interest and debate about the lives and practices of Mormon women. To shed some light on the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the religion, Taylor Frankie Paul and Mayci Neeley, two stars of the show, appeared on

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Miami Vice Reboot: Should We Revive the Iconic '80s Cop Drama?

After a recent conversation with a friend, Don Johnson, the actor who played Sonny Crockett, was left pondering whether a Miami Vice reboot would be possible. He believes the difficulty lies in finding a faithful idea to match the series' iconic tone. The original show, which aired from 1984 to 199

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

The Great Shopping Cart Debate: Have Target's Designers Gone Mad?

On the surface, Target's recent shopping cart redesign seems like a harmless attempt to make family shopping trips more enjoyable. Social media influencer and mom Ashley Darling took to TikTok to express her outrage at the new design, claiming it fails to account for the needs of mothers and childr

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Legal Tightrope: Balancing Justice with Politics

The circus surrounding Donald Trump's legal woes continues to dominate headlines in this pivotal election season. With a slew of court cases and a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, it seems the ex-POTUS just can't catch a break. But let's face it - most folks are more concerned a

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Sep 09 2024OPINION

Divided We Stand. . . Or Do We?

Americans today seem more divided than ever, with conservatives and liberals locked in endless battles over hot-button issues like gun control, gay marriage, taxes and regulation. The media loves to highlight the discord - after all, conflict sells! But what if we're not actually as far apart ideo

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Chinese Influence in the US: A Case of Local Politics?

The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a singl

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024TRAVEL

Are Influencers Ruining Flights? This Flight Attendant Says Yes

One flight attendant has taken it upon herself to call out the passengers who cause her the most pain in the air, and she's pointing fingers at a surprising group: influencers. According to Skye Taylor, a former Virgin Atlantic worker with over 16 years of experience, while celebrities are typicall

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is Trump Turning His Businesses into a Slush Fund for GOP Candidates?

It seems that former President Donald Trump is finding new ways to profit from his political influence. According to recent data, Republican candidates and groups are pouring millions into his businesses - with the former president himself being the biggest spender by far. This raises some troubling

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