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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Impacts NYC’s Air Quality

By Kelsey Iffert
- Friday, July 17, 2026

NYC and the Tri-State are seeing visible smoke and hazy skies, which are causing spikes in smoke-related pollution due to the smoke from the wildfires in Canada. Friday, there is expected to be some improvement, but only temporarily as on Friday night and Saturday there will be a resurgence before...

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Why Animal Euthanization Should Be Banned

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Friday, July 17, 2026

Animals shape and create our world. Every animal deserves the chance to live a full and meaningful life. I believe euthanizing animals should be banned because there are often better alternatives, such as adoption, rehabilitation, and improved shelter programs. So what is euthanisa? Euthanasia is an end-of-life care issue that...

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Why Are Athlete Health Risks In Sports Still So Often Ignored By The Industry?

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Thursday, July 16, 2026

One would think that centering the health of athletes within the sports industry would be universally agreed upon, but like with almost every issue, not everyone is on the same page. Time and time again, news stories come out from heavy contact sports of players suffering serious and sometimes debilitating...

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More US States Need To Join In On The Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Thursday, July 16, 2026

A massive merger within the entertainment industry has resulted in a dozen states coming together to file an antitrust lawsuit. There should be more. The battle over who is set to own Warner Bros. Discovery has been a long and tiring battle since the start of the bidding war in...

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New York Governor Announces First US Statewide Data Center Moratorium

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Thursday, July 16, 2026

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a first-of-its-kind statewide moratorium on data centers this week. This measure is the latest step in New York’s plan to be the nation’s leader in AI innovation and development towards the public good. A temporary year-long pause on State environmental permits is set to...

Why Telemundo Is Better Than Fox for World Cup Broadcasting

By Sreedevi Rajesh
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026

For many soccer fans, the FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament; it is a global celebration. When it comes to broadcasting the matches, I believe Telemundo does a better job than Fox because it brings more excitement and energy to every game. One of Telemundo’s biggest strengths...

Music

There Might Never Be Another Pop Star, And That’s Okay

By Caitlyn Taylor
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Among the many artists within the music industry, those that are labeled pop stars took audiences by storm and still manage to maintain their power even years after their careers have ended. That said, as the years have pressed on from the 2000s to the 2020s, many have wondered if...