For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with well-being, brain research is […]
By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]
Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have […]
Photo Credit: “Jayson Tatum (2022)” by Erik Drost, licensed under CC BY 2.0 “Jalen Brunson 2023 (cropped)” by Erik Drost, used under CC BY 2.0. Cropped from original. Welcome to InceptionFM where we bring you the pulse of the playoffs straight from the fans who live and breathe the game. The New York Knicks have […]
By: Brian Figeroux, Esq. We all learned in school that zero is a number. You can count to it, add it, subtract it, multiply by it, and even use it to calculate your bank account balance. But some people have asked a deeper, more thought-provoking question: If zero means nothing, how can it be something? […]
by Joseph Neff, The Marshall Project and Alysia Santo, The Marshall Project | thecity.nyc This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. When New York corrections officers attack prisoners in infirmaries — as has happened dozens of times in the past 15 […]
By Chris Tobias May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a pivotal occasion that is more than just a celebration of spring—it’s a day of reflection, solidarity, and action for workers worldwide. Although this day has evolved into a symbol of celebration and protest, it began with a fight for something fundamental that […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning can be complex even when all assets are domestic—but for U.S. citizens holding real property abroad, it becomes especially critical to plan ahead. One of the most strategic tools in this context is the creation of a trust. At Figeroux & Associates, we routinely help clients navigate the legal […]
By Paradise Destinations Travel Travelling with a baby might sound like a nightmare to some, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re flying to a distant country or taking a road trip across your state, with a little preparation and the right mindset, travelling with a baby can be a wonderful experience for both […]
Editorial credit: II.studio / shutterstock.com As New York City prepares for its 2025 mayoral election, voters and students alike are paying close attention to the future of public education. In particular, the affordability and accessibility of the City University of New York (CUNY) system have emerged as critical issues. CUNY, historically known as a gateway […]
