Author: Lauren Wurth

On Monday, April 15, 2024, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivered a press briefing that has since gone viral. Within the briefing, one reporter asked Jean-Pierre what President Biden plans to do about the ever-increasing price of gas across the country, and her response has received significant backlash for being frustratingly passive. Gas Prices in the USA Source: Freepik Gasoline is unquestionably one of the most tumultuous industries in the United States. Depending on the state of the nation’s economy, prices skyrocket one year and plummet the next. Unfortunately for American drivers, the cost of a gallon changes almost…

There are currently 260.28 million Netflix subscribers around the world, and they collectively watch over 6 billion hours of entertainment on the platform every month. While Netflix does have classic movies, cartoons and even games, the most popular offering is undoubtedly its binge-worthy TV shows. In the second week of May 2024, Netflix’s top-10 most-watched list was full of drama and controversy, but one show, which has received massive backlash, surpassed them all with over 14 million viewers. Let’s find out exactly which shows made the top 10, and specifically, the number one show that has everyone talking. #10: The…

On Monday, April 15, 2024, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre delivered a press briefing that has since gone viral. Within the briefing, one reporter asked Jean-Pierre what President Biden plans to do about the ever-increasing price of gas across the country, and her response has received significant backlash for being frustratingly passive. Gas Prices in the USA Source: Freepik Gasoline is unquestionably one of the most tumultuous industries in the United States. Depending on the state of the nation’s economy, prices skyrocket one year and plummet the next. Unfortunately for American drivers, the cost of a gallon changes almost…

For decades, the idea that robots would one day roam among us, look like us, talk like us, and even think like us, was considered only as a plot for a science-fiction movie. But as of 2024, this is becoming our reality. Humanoid robots are here, and while they most often appear in the news when discussing the future of AI or job security, in this case, one such robot is making headlines for inappropriately touching a female reporter. The Story of Muhammad the Robot’s Bad Behavior Source: @The Free Press Journal/YouTube Muhammad the humanoid robot made his first public…

Disney and Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated movie, “The Marvels” has recently touched down movie screens. But the movie’s financial performance has failed to marvel its creators who were expecting another lucrative turnout.  After its first weekend on the road, it became clear that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) had some thinking to do. The movie has only managed to bring in around $47 million at the box office, a far cry from popular expectations. The movie has broken the record for Marvel’s franchise-worst-ever performer.  Its overseas performance failed to save the day. With only $63.2 million to show beyond the country’s…

Daniel Radcliffe is best known for his role as Harry Potter in the beloved film franchise Harry Potter based on the book series by J.K. Rowling. But the actor recently told the world that he almost transitioned into the role of director in order to tell the story of his friend and stunt double David Holmes, who was tragically paralyzed on set. The Story of David Holmes Source: @HBODocs/X Before diving into Daniel’s recent interview in which he explained why he wanted to and then couldn’t direct a documentary about David Holmes, it’s first important to understand David’s story. David…

Binge-watching has blasted into our cultural scene, turning the way we devour screens upside down and inside out. We’ve all been there: relaxing in front of the TV or with our trusty laptop, getting lost in the thrill of binge-watching a show we can’t get enough of, whether it’s a new hit or the latest season of a favorite series. The urge to click “next episode” becomes our constant companion, even when our responsible side reminds us it’s time to shut it off. It’s like a magnetic pull keeping us glued to the screen, tempting us with exciting stories that…

Beloved French actress Catherine Deneuve turned 80 this year, and looking back on her life and professional career, she says she only has one regret. The once-superstar was respected and loved around the world for her incredible talent, and Deneuve said that while she loved her life and the way she lived it, she does regret posing for Playboy. Catherine Deneuve’s Background Source: Jack Burlot/Apis/Sygma/Getty Images Deneuve was one of the most famous actresses in the world during the late 1960s and early 1970s. She starred in several iconic films, made the front page of magazines, and even met Queen…

Earlier this month, a TikTok influencer was sentenced to a two-year jail sentence due to her comments which were perceived as disrespectful toward her country’s president.  Initially, she received a six-month sentence. However, following an appeal, it was extended to two years.  Who is Nath Nahara? Source: Ladilson Manuel/YouTube Ana da Silva Miguel is popularly known as Nath Nahara across her social media accounts. With an excess of 230,000 followers on TikTok alone, Miguel has significant influence in Angola, her native country.  So, when her defamatory video hit social media, it easily found its way to the party on the…

Last November, a rare and exciting prop from the original Star Wars movie was found in the garage of the recently departed Greg Jein. Since 1977 when the film was made, no one knew just where this important piece of film history was, but it turned out to be safely stored in a box with packing peanuts in Jein’s garage. While finding the prop was certainly exciting, it wasn’t exactly surprising. Greg Jein was one of the Oscar-nominated visual effects artists for the 1977 original Star Wars film, so his garage actually had quite a few props from the film.…