Mike Johnson named US House of Representatives speaker, ending rudderless three weeks after ouster of Kevin McCarthy Leadership in the US House of Representatives The US House of Representatives has finally found a new speaker in the form of Republican Mike Johnson, after three weeks of uncertainty following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, known […]
Secretary Blinken Expresses Support for Israel Amidst Crisis Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a press availability at the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he expressed unwavering support for Israel and its people. He emphasized that the United States stands with Israel in its defense against Hamas attacks and that assistance […]
Painkiller: A Missed Opportunity to Tell a Human Story The Power of Real Emotion The new Netflix docudrama, Painkiller, delves into the devastating effects of the OxyContin epidemic that has plagued America for the past few decades. The creators of the series took an interesting approach by featuring parents who lost their children to opioids […]
Major League Cricket: Can the Sport Catch on in America? Introduction Cricket, once considered the national game of America, has recently made a comeback with the launch of Major League Cricket (MLC). The big question is whether this sport, with its origins in the 19th century, can capture the attention and passion of the American […]
Sports America doesn’t really care about cricket. Can Major League Cricket change that? The Debut of Major League Cricket On July 13, 2023, Major League Cricket (MLC) made its historic debut in North Texas, with the Texas Super Kings hosting the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the opening match of a 19-match tournament. While cricket […]
Tragedy Strikes Again: Mass Shooting in Denver On Monday night, Denver was supposed to be celebrating the Denver Nuggets’ victory in the NBA championship; instead, the city mourns a tragic event of yet another mass shooting. The incident left at least nine people injured and a suspect shot. While investigations are ongoing, it marks another […]