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Social media users criticize Peoria Police Department’s ‘Call of Duty’ flier

The Peoria Police Department (PPD) published a recruitment flier referencing the popular video game franchise “Call of Duty” that was later taken down due to public backlash.  On Feb. 27, one Reddit user questioned whether the police department “didn’t realize this was just tone deaf.” …

Beyoncé makes history with country hits

Regarded as one of the most prominent pop stars of all time, Beyoncé has become the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country charts. The “Crazy in Love” singer, who holds the record for most Grammy wins of all time, achieved a similar feat…

Instagram’s new policy claims to put people before politics, but does it really? 

Instagram announced its new approach to political content on the app in a blog post last Friday.   The social media app’s parent company, Meta, said it would no longer recommend political content to users who do not proactively follow political accounts. The policy extends to…

Bending Valentine’s Day traditions

For many, Valentine’s Day is filled with romantic candle-lit dinners, smooth jazz and heartfelt moments. For others, it’s jam-packed with dread. This passionate holiday can be daunting to those concerned about finding someone special to spend it with.  Since its conception, Valentine’s Day has been…

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