ByteDance finalized the transfer of its U.S. TikTok operations to a newly formed joint venture, with government-backed investment firms now holding an 80% ownership stake, as of Jan. 22. Following a...

The Super Bowl is an American tradition that draws more than 120 million viewers per year, making it one of the most-watched television events in the United States. For many Portola High staff and students,...

Spending at least one hour each day in the Learning Commons since the start of school, freshman Alice Chen has amassed at least 120 hours helping the Learning Commons staff with everything from day-to-day...

Irvine’s High School Youth Action Team (HSYAT) hosted its annual Galentine’s Female Empowerment Day on Feb. 8. The event consisted of various workshops for female students to build community, including...

Whether you're head over heels over your significant other, still bawling your eyes out over your first love or waiting for your so-called situationship to stop giving you mixed signals, we’ve curated...

With the Super Bowl consistently ranking as one of the most watched televised events in the United States, it’s no surprise that the advertisements are just as much of a spectacle. However, this year,...

Despite capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last month on Jan. 3, the United States has still not presented a clear plan forward. Critics contend that the intervention has weakened America’s...

The State of California increased the minimum wage from $16.50 per hour to $16.90 per hour starting on Jan. 1. The change follows the Department of Finance’s yearly minimum wage review and corresponds...

  A well-curated Valentine’s Day playlist blends nostalgia with energy, delivering the perfect, uplifting mood regardless of your relationship status. This balanced mix of songs offers great...

British rapper fakemink released his second EP, “The Boy who cried Terrified .” on Jan. 29. In the wake of numerous viral releases like “LV Sandals” and “Fever,” the EP was highly anticipated,...