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New Yorkers vent their feelings over the election on subway wall

Nov 15, 2024 | kxxv.com | Casey Mendoza

New Yorkers are carrying on a tradition that has been going on for eight years and two presidential elections. Inside the Sixth Avenue subway station, a wall is filled with notes from people with a lot of feelings. "I put that I choose kindness even when it's hard because I've had a hard time wanting to lash out whenever I've been treated not so awesome by some people recently," said Danielle Guy.
Winter blues: Two in five Americans report mood decline during colder months

Nov 6, 2024 | wcpo.com | Casey Mendoza

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, many Americans find themselves grappling with the "winter blues."A recent poll from the American Psychiatric Association sheds light on this widespread phenomenon, revealing that two in five Americans experience a decline in mood during the winter months. The poll also found that 41% of Americans reported sleeping more in winter, 28% said they experienced increased fatigue, and 27% said they felt depressed.
Hispanic Heritage Month: What's driving the Latin music renaissance

Oct 10, 2024 | wcpo.com | Casey Mendoza

Spanish is now the second most-consumed language for music around the world, and experts say that's driven by a growing pride in Latin and Hispanic media and representation. Last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, Latin music revenues hit a record-breaking $1.4 billion. And experts at Livenation say Latin music fans all over the world are driving the growth of live music events for genres like salsa, reggaeton and bachata.
The valuable role video games play in the classroom

Aug 20, 2024 | denver7.com | Casey Mendoza

Do video games belong in the classroom? It may sound counterproductive to learning, but experts say the right games can help students stay engaged and learn about history, science, math and more. A 2019 study from Carnegie Mellon University found that nearly 75% of teachers have used digital game-based learning in their lesson plans.
Nonprofits struggle with rising cost of pads and tampons

Jul 29, 2024 | wcpo.com | Casey Mendoza

"Period poverty doesn't happen in a vacuum," said Ida Melbye, executive director of The Period Collective, a Chicago-based nonprofit that helps distribute free period products like pads and tampons to low-income communities across the city. "Unfortunately, we are seeing that some school districts are struggling to afford the products to supply their students," said Melbye.
Halfway through the year, video game layoffs already surpass 2023 numbers

Jul 9, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Casey Mendoza

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Halfway through the year, video game layoffs already surpass 2023 numbers

Jul 9, 2024 | wcpo.com | Casey Mendoza

2023 was a tumultuous year for the video game industry. Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard King for $69 billion in the biggest gaming acquisition in history, actors authorized a strike over threats of the use of artificial intelligence and more than 10,000 game developers were laid off. Halfway through 2024, the job losses have continued, already topping last year's numbers with more than 11,000 layoffs so far, according to a report from Variety.
Top films at the box office this Fourth of July weekend

Jul 2, 2024 | wcpo.com | Casey Mendoza

In the month it's been out, "Inside Out 2" has grossed more than $1 billion at the global box office — the fastest ever for an animated film, according to . The star-studded sequel is already the highest-grossing movie of the year, but it's got big competition this Fourth of July holiday weekend from another animated franchise flick. "Obviously 'Despicable Me,' when it comes out soon," said film critic Victor Aragon. "'Inside Out' is a great one too.
Authorities urge Pride month celebration attendees to be extra vigilant about security

Jun 1, 2024 | krtv.com | Casey Mendoza |Andrea Diaz

Authorities in cities across the United States are on alert as Pride month begins, preparing for any potential threats as crowds — sometimes very large — plan to gather for Pride celebrations. The U.S. State Department recently issued a renewed travel warning to LGBTQI+ travelers who the agency says "can face special challenges abroad." The State Department reminded travelers that around 70 countries across the globe still consider same-sex relationships to be a crime.
Three states pass concert ticket transparency protections

May 20, 2024 | kshb.com | Casey Mendoza |Tomas Hoppough

2023 was a record-setting year for the live music industry. According to , the top 100 North American tours grossed over $6.6 billion. But in the digital age of ticket buying, consumers are also growing more annoyed over added fees and a lack of price transparency at the virtual box office.