Franklin Greking

2023 in movies: Superheroes don’t dominate the market anymore

Eight years ago, Steven Spielberg predicted the eventual decline of superhero movies, likening their fate to that of Westerns. At the time, the superhero genre was thriving with hits like “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Captain America: Civil War.” However,…

Too many young Americans hate their country

A survey by Daily Mail, inquiring about opinions on Osama Bin Laden, reveals that 81 percent of respondents hold a negative view of the notorious figure linked to the 9/11 attacks. Of these, 76 percent express a wholly negative perspective.…

Hybrid cars make their comeback

American automakers have placed their bets on electric vehicles (EVs) as the future of the industry, anticipating a shift driven by consumer desires to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel costs. However, the pace of EV sales has not…

An AI entity is not a legal person (yet)

On Tuesday, December 19th, in a landmark case in the UK, a U.S. computer scientist, Stephen Thaler, lost his attempt to register patents for inventions created by his artificial intelligence (AI) system, DABUS. The UK Intellectual Property Office rejected Thaler’s…

EU destroys millions of COVID jabs

An analysis by POLITICO reveals that European Union (EU) countries have discarded at least 215 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, purchased at the height of the pandemic, costing taxpayers an estimated €4 billion. The analysis, based on data from 19 European…

Are The White People Dangerous Animals?

“Controversial film trailer satirizes racial dynamics, sparking social media backlash and diverse criticisms.” The initial preview for “The American Society of Magical Negroes” faced heavy criticism upon its release. The film, a satirical comedy by Focus Features, revolves around Aren,…

There is still hope: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being restored

On Saturday, December 16th, Notre Dame Cathedral marked a significant moment in its restoration as a new golden rooster was installed, representing more than just a weathervane atop the spire. The rooster, redesigned as a dramatic phoenix with fiery feathers,…

Prince Harry’s Phone Hacking Case

“Prince Harry victorious in phone hacking case against Mirror Group.” The recent High Court ruling regarding Prince Harry’s phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers holds significant implications. Confirming Prince Harry, along with his associates, fell victim to hacking, the case…

The story of a Christmas song all love (to hate)

Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit, “All I Want for Christmas is You,” has become a seasonal powerhouse, dominating the charts for the past four years and amassing over $100 million in earnings. The song, released in 1994, uniquely blends love…

Luke Combs Apologizes for Fan Lawsuit

Luke Combs apologizes to fan sued over merchandise featuring his face. Luke Combs issued an apology following a lawsuit against a fan selling merchandise featuring his face on Amazon. Combs, addressing the issue via TikTok, expressed dismay and took responsibility,…