Newspapers are shutting down faster than you can say "breaking news. " In just one year, 127 newspapers vanished, leaving behind "news deserts" where people don't have access to local news. This trend isn't slowing down, either. Since 2005, the U. S. has lost over a third of its newspapers. Ouch! W
You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre
Meet Jessica, a woman grappling with divorce after her husband fell for someone else and lost interest in their intimacy. Despite being sober, the prospect of solitude during her kids' visitation weekends has her craving alcohol. She wonders why she can't envision her future without him. Experts sug
Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day
A recent joke targeting Puerto Ricans at a Donald Trump rally has sparked a strong backlash. The joke, made by a comedian at Trump's Madison Square Garden event, has offended many, including Puerto Rican celebrities and voters. The joke was seen as disrespectful and hurtful, especially since Puerto
In Chicago, a young man, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was charged with various felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man multiple times. The victim was on his way to a synagogue in the Rogers Park neighborhood when the attack occurred. Some witnesses reported hearing Abdallahi shout "Allahu Akba
As a grandson of Holocaust survivors, I've heard the stories of my family's escape and the tragic loss of many loved ones. I've dedicated my life to understanding and sharing these stories through the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Recently, I've noticed a rise in antisemitism, and it's concerning
Ever wondered how a movie about death can be lighthearted and appealing? Director Anselm Chan has the answer with “The Last Dance. ” This unexpected tale follows a cash-strapped wedding planner and a stern Taoist priest, played by comedy icons Dayo Wong and Michael Hui, as they form an unlikely part
Last Sunday, Philadelphia council member Quetcy Lozada was at a campaign event with Vice President Kamala Harris when she received disturbing news. A comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, had made racist remarks about Puerto Ricans during a Trump rally in New York. Lozada, who represents a district with a maj
Last weekend's Donald Trump rally in New York brought controversy after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made racist remarks about Puerto Rico. Some of his jokes included calling it "a floating island of garbage in the ocean". Many Puerto Ricans were disgusted and appalled by these comments, feeling they r
