It’s not often a game makes me want to rewatch the movie it’s based on—but this one did. Even if I bounced off it after 3 hours. Becoming RoboCop (Sort Of) Let’s get one thing out of the way upfront: I’m not a fan of first-person shooters. Never have been. I’ll try one now and … Read more
Texas lawmakers are pushing a THC ban rooted in panic, not policy—threatening jobs, revenue, and basic freedoms. Reefer Madness Lives On—This Time, in Texas Let me take you back to a recent video clip I wish were satire: Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick holds up a bag of edibles like it’s radioactive waste and, with … Read more
The Stanley Cup Final is here—and we’re getting a rare back-to-back rematch between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. Last year’s seven-game thriller ended in heartbreak for Edmonton, with Florida pulling off a gritty 2-1 win in Game 7. But what do the numbers say about this year’s showdown? Let’s dig in. Last Year’s … Read more
No team rides the playoff rollercoaster quite like the Carolina Hurricanes. Since their magical run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2002, the Canes have become regular spring contenders, reaching the Eastern Conference Final (ECF) six times. Yet for all that consistency, their record in the third round remains mystifyingly bleak: two wins (2002, 2006) … Read more
Since January 21, 2025, the first full day of the Trump administration, the stock market has taken a sharp nosedive—and it’s hard not to see a pattern that benefits the wealthiest Americans while putting everyday people at a disadvantage… again. Let’s look at the numbers: For some, this is being chalked up as “a healthy … Read more
In a world oversaturated with superhero blockbusters, Mystery Men (1999) remains a cult classic that was ahead of its time. A blend of satire, action, and offbeat humor, the film doesn’t just parody superhero tropes—it embraces its own weirdness, crafting a world that feels both ridiculous and fully realized. Looking back, Mystery Men holds up … Read more
Corporate Greed at Its Finest Meta’s financial performance in 2024 was staggering—reporting a net income of $20.8 billion while maintaining a workforce of 74,067 employees by year’s end. And yet, despite these massive profits, Meta is laying off 5% of its workforce—around 3,703 employees—all while approving massive executive bonus increases that allow top executives to … Read more
What Just Happened? In a sweeping move that consolidates executive power, a new executive order has given the President full control over independent federal regulatory agencies. The White House has justified this as a way to ensure accountability, but in reality, it erodes the checks and balances that were designed to prevent authoritarian rule. Here’s … Read more
In what can only be described as petty authoritarianism, the White House is punishing the Associated Press (AP) for refusing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” Yes, you read that correctly. The Gulf of Mexico—a body of water internationally recognized for centuries—is now at the center of yet another … Read more
In a moment that felt like a small but powerful victory against hate, locals in Lincoln Heights, Ohio (Metro Cincinnati) took it upon themselves to reject a group of Neo-Nazis who attempted to spread their ideology in their neighborhood. Instead of being intimidated, residents stood their ground, chased them away, stole their swastika flag, and … Read more