Trump Administration gives Microsoft 45 days to acquire TikTok

The Trump Administration has given Microsoft 45 days to acquire the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok despite Trump’s recent plans to ban the app, according to a recent blog post made by Microsoft. It’s only been a few days since Trump recently said that he was planning on banning the App in the United States. WhileContinue reading “Trump Administration gives Microsoft 45 days to acquire TikTok”

Recent developments in the UC college system look promising for minorities

The UC announced last week they hit a record-breaking number of Latino admissions to its nine undergraduate campuses for the upcoming school year. At 36 percent, this is the highest it has ever been, topping last year by two percent. Now, according to UC, Chicanx/Latinx students now comprise the largest ethnic group of admitted freshmen.Continue reading “Recent developments in the UC college system look promising for minorities”

Doja Cat tested positive for COVID-19 after initially downplaying it

American singer and rapper Doja Cat revealed this week that she has tested positive for COVID-19 despite previous comments mocking the severity of the virus. The news came out in an exclusive interview she conducted with Capital XTRA, during the interview she said, “I got COVID. Honestly, I don’t know how this happens…. and IContinue reading “Doja Cat tested positive for COVID-19 after initially downplaying it”

Remembering and Understanding John Lewis

John Lewis is considered one of the “Big Six” leaders of the Civil Rights movement that swept America during the 1960s. His passing was confirmed by Nancy Pelosi late on Friday night. This was following a seven-month-long battle he had with stage four pancreatic cancer. He was 80. Born on February 21, 1940, into aContinue reading “Remembering and Understanding John Lewis”

Details surrounding Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting becoming shady

Megan Thee Stallion has spoken out again amidst a shooting that occurred Sunday morning that allegedly involves Canadian singer Tory Lanez. On Wednesday night Megan Thee Stallion revealed she was “grateful to be alive” following a trip she made to the hospital that week over “gunshot wounds” she had suffered as a result of aContinue reading “Details surrounding Megan Thee Stallion’s shooting becoming shady”

“Pretty Boy” actor reveals key details about future Joji material

88rising poster boy Joji released a snippet of a song titled “pretty boy” on a personal channel back in early April and the actor from the music video just revealed some new details about his future projects. The song is accompanied by retro-looking visuals featuring an actor with heavy prosthetic makeup driving a convertible aroundContinue reading ““Pretty Boy” actor reveals key details about future Joji material”

Kanye West files Statement of Organization despite talks of dropping out of the presidential race.

Despite recent statements made about Kanye West dropping out of the presidential ballot, a filing in the Federal Election Commission was made Wednesday on behalf of the Atlanta-born rapper. Monday a report by New York Magazine’s The Intelligencer revealed that Kanye West was going to drop out of the presidential ballot. Steve Kramer, a get-out-the-voteContinue reading “Kanye West files Statement of Organization despite talks of dropping out of the presidential race.”

Why The Last of Us Part II fell short

Back in June of 2018 when this website was barely getting off the ground I wrote a rather longwinded article about Naughty Dogs post-apocalyptic shooter The Last of Us. Not very long after that a sequel was confirmed to be in development and was going to release sometime in 2020. Fast forward to 2020 andContinue reading “Why The Last of Us Part II fell short”

Scriberr News: Protests Continue to Sweep San Diego County, Remain Peaceful

This article was originally published on the independent publication Sciberr News. Original link: click here. Protesters calling for justice against police brutality in the wake of the death of George Floyd gathered around Balboa Park on June 2. With signs in hand, protesters gathered at the 1,200-acre urban cultural park in hopes of having theirContinue reading “Scriberr News: Protests Continue to Sweep San Diego County, Remain Peaceful”

Lana Del Rey sparks controversy from recent statements about criticism.

Originally written on May 26 2020 when this was relevant. American singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey has drawn controversy from a recent Instagram post made late Wednesday night last week where she name drops Top Billboard artists like Doja Cat, Beyonce, and Nicki Minaj. In said post, she begins with the question, “Now that Doja Cat,Continue reading “Lana Del Rey sparks controversy from recent statements about criticism.”