Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Sep 14, 2020
Stay Schemin’: Slovenian Woman Severs Her Own Hand In Insurance Fraud Gone Wrong
You know times are getting tough when people are literally cutting their own hands off to scam the system. A 22-year old Slovenian woman has been sentenced to two years in prison, for cutting off her own hand. They say that everyone is looking for their own come up, but Julija Adlesic and her boyfriend took it to the next level when they concocted a scheme to sever her left hand for a major insurance pay off. She has been found guilty for attempted insurance fraud. The courts
Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Sep 14, 2020
Voting Super Centers: A Voting Experience Like Never Before
Get ready for an unprecedented voting experience. Despite anticipating Americans to vote by mail in record setting numbers, state and local election officials are still looking to bring the in person voting experience to life by establishing a series of "super centers" in major U.S. cities across 14 states. Expect some of your cities biggest attractions like stadiums, arenas, and hotels that have gone dark during the COVID-19 pandemic to be repurposed as a voting super center
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Sep 13, 2020
Corona Continues to Shut Down Countries: Israel Locks Down For The Second Time
Since there has been such a lack of effort from Americans and the Government to stop the spread of the virus, it has begun to feel like the rest of the world has been able to go back to normal after their few months of Quarantine, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that a three-week long lockdown will be in effect on September 18th following a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. This lockdown is believed to be an
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Sep 13, 2020
"Dear White People" : Pay Black Actors Fairly
Hollywood's long standing racial bias issue continues to run rampant. Netflix’s Dear White People, a show whose original focus was on bridging the educational gap between races on a college campus, is now being accused of racial bias by one of their recurring actors. In a Facebook post, Actor Jeremy Tardy, announced that he would not be returning to the show for its fourth and final season citing his racially discriminatory experiences with Lionsgate. It’s been statistically
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Sep 12, 2020
But It’s My House! : Student Suspended After Virtual Classroom Incident
COVID-19 has permanently changed the way that we interact with each other. Shopping is different, so is taking public transportation, and school is beginning to look like something out of the movies based in the future. Online learning isn’t a new concept but it was never mandatory in the way that it is now. College and elementary students alike are having difficulty transitioning into a reality where they’re being taught through a computer. There are different ways that thes
Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Sep 12, 2020
Inside Naya Rivera’s Final Moments on Lake Piru
New details regarding the death of Naya Rivera have surfaced, indicating that she may have called for help in those final moments. In early July, Naya Rivera went boating with her son at Lake Piru and was declared missing after her four year old son Josey was found alone in the boat they had rented. The search efforts began at 4:00 PM that day and ultimately became a recovery effort the next. On July 13th, the intense and extensive search efforts came to an end when a body wa
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Sep 12, 2020
Bidens Corona Plan: Prepared or Premature?
It’s been about six months since quarantine began and with stores, restaurants, and schools reopening for the fall there has been no other choice than to adapt with the times. Wearing a mask, keeping your distance, and constant hand sanitizer application is the new norm when stepping out of the house. COVID-19 has made a very sizable impact on our daily lives, in a way that is very similar to the flu. It’s reasonable to assume that when the vaccine is active it would be manda
Deandre Yard (DeandreNYC(
- Sep 12, 2020
Louis Vuitton’s Ridiculously Priced, And Potentially Ineffective COVID Face Shield
Ever since COVID-19 rose to prominence around the world, brands have been capitalizing on the global pandemic with their own take on PPE. Walk into any store and you will see face masks are the newest top sellers, a sign of the times as this has become our new normal. However, no protective mask is quite as luxurious as Louis Vuitton’s upcoming face shield - which is going to cost a stack. Get ready fashion freaks, the designer shield is set for release on October 30th as par
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Sep 11, 2020
Is TMZ a Boy’s Club?: Gender Discrimination Case Continues
If you’re looking for quick and factual Hollywood gossip, the first place you go to is TMZ. For over 15 years, TMZ has been a nightmare for celebrities and a dream for those who want to keep up with their lives. Aside from breaking stories a little too quickly, TMZ has seemingly kept up with their journalistic ethics - only posting factual information and doing it without a spin. More than TMZs’ story ethics are in question as they continue through the Gender Discrimination l
Heather Grant (@_hspeaks)
- Sep 11, 2020
Regina King: The First Black Female Director in Venice Film Festival
After starring in over ten TV shows and at least twenty-six movies, Regina King has shown how comfortable she is with her talents in front of a camera and is venturing into a different lane. Earlier this week at the Venice Film Festival, King made her directorial debut with her film One Night In Miami. It was an evening of firsts, not only for King, but also for the Venice Film Festival as well. Regina King is the first Black woman director to have her film selected and premi