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Defining Ourselves: Breaking Free from the Media’s Stereotype of Sex Workers

The media paints sex workers as victims or villains-but real lives are more complex. This is a counterpoint: a call to define ourselves beyond stereotypes, beyond headlines, and beyond the fantasy sold online.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Stuns Broadway, Reviving Franchise Magic on Stage

Stranger Things: The First Shadow stunned Broadway with its haunting prequel tale of young Hopper and Henry Creel, earning Tony Awards and reigniting fan passion for the franchise through groundbreaking stagecraft and emotional depth.

Michigan Women's Basketball Stuns Syracuse 81-55 in Dominant Non-Conference Win

Michigan defeated Syracuse 81-55 on November 23, 2025, behind Te'Yala Delfosse's 21 points and suffocating defense. The win highlights Michigan's title credentials and exposes Syracuse's early-season flaws.

Concord Shooting at Tree Lighting Ceremony Leaves Four Wounded; Three Suspects Charged

Four wounded during Concord, NC's Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 21, 2025; three suspects charged, including brothers Nasir Ahmad Bostic and Keyvyonn Bostic. Police say the shooting was not random but a personal feud.

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: $184M 'Judgement Day' Bout Set for Miami on Dec. 19, 2025

Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua's $184M 'Judgement Day' bout on Dec. 19, 2025, at Miami's Kaseya Center, streamed exclusively on Netflix, challenges boxing's traditional norms and could redefine influencer legitimacy in the sport.

Jokic’s Triple-Double Powers Nuggets to 7th Straight Win Over Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 on November 15, 2025, extending their win streak to seven games despite missing two starters. Target Center saw a second-half surge seal the victory.

Athletic Club snatches Jesús Areso from Atletico drama in €12m deal

Athletic Club signs right‑back Jesús Areso from Osasuna for €12 million, outbidding Atletico Madrid. The deal boosts Bilbao's defense ahead of the 2025‑26 La Liga season.

Freddy Peralta’s Game‑4 Slip and Brewers’ Game‑5 Comeback

Freddy Peralta’s early homer in Game 4 forced a starter shuffle, and the Brewers rallied with Trevor Megill to win Game 5 and advance to the NLCS.

Marcel Dzama’s Morocco‑Inspired Color Shift Shines in “Who Loves the Sun” Exhibition

Marcel Dzama’s Morocco trip sparked a vivid, hopeful turn in his art, showcased in the ‘Who Loves the Sun’ exhibition at David Zwirner in New York.

Alice Pereira’s UFC debut ends in split decision at Noche UFC 3

Teen prospect Alice Pereira, Brazil’s Golden Girl, dropped a split decision to Montserrat Rendon in her UFC debut at Noche UFC 3. Rendon pushed the pace and controlled most exchanges, while Pereira struggled with output and initiative. At 19, she has time to adjust, with her camp expected to focus on activity, aggression, and cage craft before her next fight.