As 2024 draws to a close, the US television landscape reveals a dynamic year for variety shows. From established franchises to bold new formats, the industry navigated evolving viewer preferences and competitive pressures. This review examines key trends, highlighting both successes and challenges. The Reign of Established Franchises and the Rise of “N+1” Table of … Read more
LA’s Unexpected Parrot Paradise: A conservation Story Imagine this: twilight descends on a Temple City shopping center parking lot, an unlikely haven for birdwatchers. Yet, according to Brenda Ramirez, a research technician at Occidental College, this is prime parrot territory.”You usually hear them before you see them,” she says with a smile,painting a vivid … Read more
Hong Kong Cinema Restored: 100 Classic Films in Stunning 4K Table of Contents Hong Kong Cinema Restored: 100 Classic Films in Stunning 4K Hong Kong Cinema Restored: A Conversation on the 4K Revival of Classic Films The Legacy of Hong Kong Cinema A Race Against Time: The Importance of Restoration AI and the Future of … Read more
The Rise of Micro-Dramas: Reshaping the Global Entertainment Landscape Table of Contents The Rise of Micro-Dramas: Reshaping the Global Entertainment Landscape Chinese Streaming Giants Bet Big on Literary Adaptations and Suspense Thrillers Literary Adaptations Take Center Stage Suspense Remains a Key Genre Suspense Thrills: 2025’s Must-See Chinese Dramas Justice Prevails: Law enforcement Takes Center Stage … Read more
Tech Titans Clash and AI Takes Center Stage: Your Daily Dose of Tech News Table of Contents Tech Titans Clash and AI Takes Center Stage: Your Daily Dose of Tech News Intel vs. Qualcomm: A PC Processor Showdown Threads and Bluesky: A Tale of Two Social Networks Google’s Pixel Phones: Smart Charging,Smarter Battery Life Amazon … Read more
New York Democrats are poised to take the helm of three influential congressional caucuses representing Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. This comes at a pivotal moment for the Democratic Party as it grapples with the results of the 2024 presidential election. Queens Representative Grace Meng,newly elected to lead the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus,expressed her … Read more
The city council’s land use and zoning committees analyzed the City of Yes for Ciudad del Yes plan this Thursday, proposed by the Adams Administration and which promises to provide a solution to New York’s housing shortage. Meanwhile, this Wednesday, the Fiscal Policy Institute released a new report that echoes the concerns of thousands of … Read more
A combination of high temperatures and little rain has caused drought and wildfires to multiply in both New York and New Jersey this fall and prompted the city’s Mayor’s Office to raise the alert to a level 2 out of 3 overall. . The New York Fire Department (FDNY) has responded to 271 wildfires between … Read more
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The New York City Council will hold a hearing this Monday on the subway surfing, or surfing in the subway, which is still a problem throughout the city. Members say they want to better understand why this practice is happening and how agencies are dealing with the problem. A 13-year-old girl was the latest fatality … Read more
This week, we interviewed Miguel Aguilar, from the Surfish Bistro restaurant in Brooklyn, who made a live recipe for us to share with everyone who loves this diverse cuisine, which is characterized by a mixture of indigenous, African, European and Asian influences. “Hello everyone, I’m chef Miguel Aguilar from Surfish Bistro, and this is one … Read more