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Rachael Ray's Ossobucco Oopsie: Is Ageism Brewing in the Kitchen?

September 6, 2024

Rachael Ray, the queen of 30-minute meals, recently shared a heartwarming tribute to the late Tony Bennett by cooking his favorite dish, Ossobucco. She even recounted a hilarious anecdote about almost injuring Bennett with an overzealous cleaning spree. But instead of focusing on the heartwarming

celebrities

Kyle Busch's Wife Samantha: Embracing Diversity or Cultural Appropriation?

September 6, 2024

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch may have missed this year's playoffs, but his wife Samantha is making headlines for a different reason. Recently, she attended an Indian wedding wearing traditional attire called a 'Lehenga.' While some fans praised her look as beautiful and respectful of another culture, ot

technology

Demure Drama: The Viral Phrase Trademark War

September 6, 2024

The internet has crowned its latest queen of vocabulary: Jools Lebron. Her regal decree? "Very demure, very mindful." Since uttering those now-famous words on TikTok in early August to describe her workday look, the transgender woman's playful phrase has taken social media by storm. Fans from all co

business

Can You Trademark 'Very Demure'? The Battle for Viral Phrases

September 6, 2024

This summer, the internet fell in love with 'very demure, very mindful' thanks to TikTok creator Jools Lebron. Now, she's trying to trademark those words, sparking a conversation about who owns viral trends and how to protect them. Lebron's trademark application covers entertainment and advertising

politics

Is Marriage Really the 'Ideal' Family Structure? Vance Sparks Debate

September 6, 2024

Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) recently found himself in hot water for suggesting that marriage is beneficial for children, sparking a debate about family structures and societal values. Vance, in an introduction to a 2017 report by The Heritage Foundation, highlighted the link between strong cultural v

business

Trump Media Empire Takes a Tumble: Can Truth Social Regain Its Footing?

September 6, 2024

Donald Trump's foray into the social media world has been anything but smooth sailing. After his personal fortune in Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) soared to over $6 billion when shares made their public debut, it has now taken a nosedive, falling more than 70% from its peak and reducing Tru

health

Is 'Cleantok' Making Us Mentally Messy?

September 6, 2024

The internet is obsessed with tidiness. From viral 'Cleantok' videos showing extreme makeovers to social media trends celebrating perfectly organized closets, the pressure to declutter and clean has reached new heights. But is this relentless pursuit of pristine spaces actually harming our mental he

entertainment

Pop Culture's Nostalgia Trap: When Heartwarming Throwbacks Turn into Manufactured Clickbait

September 6, 2024

We all love a good dose of nostalgia, reliving those cherished pop culture moments that make us feel warm and fuzzy inside. But what happens when that nostalgia is manufactured, designed to hook your emotions and drive engagement for profit? Think of it like this: remember that feeling when you s

business

Hold the Beer: When Corporate 'Inclusivity' Goes on Retreat

September 6, 2024

The article discusses how many major companies are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under pressure from far-right activists opposed to such efforts. Examples given include Lowe's, Ford, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply, and Molson Coors, the latter of

politics

Political Crossroads: When Ideology Meets Hometown Loyalty

September 6, 2024

Peter Milobar, a former B.C. United MLA known for his criticisms of both the NDP and the B.C. Conservatives, has made a surprising switch, joining the party he once disparaged. But was his decision driven purely by personal ties to his hometown, or are there deeper motivations at play? Milobar clai