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The article features several activists who utilize social media to call for change in their communities as of January 2021. Khalea Edwards and Brianna Chandler led their group Occupy City Hall STL in calling for the resignation of Saint Louis, Missouri Mayor Lyda Krewson. Other featured activists include Taji Chesimet of Raising Justice, Katy4Justice's Foyin Dosunmu and Buckhead for Black Lives' Madison Crenshaw.

The article discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the U.S. restaurant industry. Topics explored include the indefinite suspension of the dine-in services of bars and restaurants in New York City, the establishment of the Relief Opportunities for All Restaurants (ROAR) and the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC), and the mass unemployment and business losses incurred by restaurants in the country due to the crisis.

The article describes how several photographers chronicled the impact of the crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic across the U.S. In New York, hundreds of people stood in line to be tested at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens which was one of the first to be overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. Truck drivers in North Carolina practice social distancing. People in Florida are not taking the pandemic seriously as described by photographer Zack Wittman.

The article features Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Topics discussed include information on her "Our House Is on Fire" speech about the climate crisis, how she inspired activist-actress Jane Fonda, and family background of Thunberg. It also mentions the reaction of U.S. President Donald Trump on Thunberg's effort, and view of former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore on Thunberg.

The article examines the political career of Matt Gaetz, a 37-year-old Republican congressman from Florida, and his support for President Donald Trump. It describes his efforts to maintain his media presence, including his feuds on Twitter, his appearances on Fox News and his controversial publicity stunts. It discusses the significance of his support for Trump to his political stature. It also presents Gaetz's views on social media, climate change and his affiliation with Trump.

An interview with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary Pete Buttigieg on the infrastructure reform and sustainability is presented. Topics discussed include his plan to ensure bipartisan support for the infrastructure bill of the administration of President Joseph Biden, public transportation plans of DOT, and his intention to focus on the relationship between transportation decisions and climate change.

The article features chief executive officers (CEOs), oilmen, financiers, politicians and ideologues responsible for the climate crisis. They include U.S. President Donald Trump, international media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. It also mentions Andrew Wheeler, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Charles Koch, CEO of Koch Industries.

The article reports if distillers can convince the rest of the world to join the American whiskey renaissance. Topics include the total revenue generated by bourbon and Tennessee whiskey in 2014, the rise of American whiskey due to people that are looking for organic food, locally made products and family businesses, and whiskey's symbolism that is rooted in the American revolution.

The author offers insights on the possible advantages of implementing a ranked-choice voting system in the U.S. elections.

The article offers information about American jazz trumpeter and composer Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, the nephew of renowned saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. It discusses the artist's achievements such as winning several awards, touring different places, and releasing acclaimed albums, starting with his self-titled debut in 2002, as well as his dislike to the sound of the trumpet.

The article reports on the ups and down in the life and career of American actor Tom Cruise and discusses his films. It discusses his divorce from Nicole Kidman in 2001. The film discussed include "War of the Worlds," "Mission: Impossible III," and "Lions for Lambs." It informs that he is one of the globe’s biggest box-office stars.

The article presents views of actor Bill Murray on sage drinking tips and mentions that drinking is about entertainment for Murray. It mentions that documented or posted to social media and mentions about his professional drinkers. It states that he went on to detail the pleasures of drinking vodka from the base of an ice luge.

The article discusses the notion of a U.S. Space Force as a military branch in relation to space warfare and statements by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The author compares the Internet outrage cycle with a flash mob. Topics covered include the outrage caused by the killing of Cecil the lion, the common response to issues like the presidential election or gun control and the possibility of having a selective approach to trending issues in 2016. Also mentioned is the observation that headlines entered and exited the hearts and minds of the public in 2015.

The article focuses on the big career move of Joel Levinson after he relocated to Yellow Springs, Ohio, a tiny suburb of Dayton. It mentions the video production work of Levinson as he pursue his ultimate goal of making comedy films with his brother Stephen and the ups and down of his career which prompted him to make a big career move. It notes the success of Levinson with his feature-length comedy "Boy Band: The HeartThrob Story," that was financed by Dayton investors.

An interview with novelist and journalist John Jeremiah Sullivan is presented. Topics discussed include the things he remembered while writing about American novelist and short story writer David Foster Wallace and the parallels between the virtuosic tennis player and virtuosic novelist. The piece titled "Federer as Religious Experience" written by Wallace is also explored.

The article offers information on the spending of the U.S. citizens on DVD rentals and sales to be less in 2016, and mentions the spending of the U.S. citizens on online streaming in 2016.

The article presents an interview with American illusionist David Copperfield who discusses the recognition of magic by the U.S. federal government and the evolution of modern magic.

The article presents an interview with filmmaker Ken Burns who discusses the documentary film "Jackie Robinson," the involvement of African American baseball player Jackie Robinson in the civil rights movement, and his interview with U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.

The article reports on the performance of basketball player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors basketball team which contributed to the victory of the team against the Oklahoma City Thunders during the National Basketball Association (NBA) event on February 27, 2016.

An interview with National Basketball Association (NBA) commentator Jalen Rose is presented. When asked whether it is fair to say Stephen Curry has taken the "best player in the league" crown from LeBron James, Rose explains the beauty of sports in which the best evolves and why the accomplishments of James and Curry can be interpreted in different ways. He also discusses the other changes that he would like to see the league consider in terms of the way the game is structured.

The author counsels readers who love classic novels such as "The Great Gatsby," by F. Scott Fitzgerald or "Anna Karenina," by Leo Tolstoy to reconsider their disdain for mass-market film adaptations of their beloved works, as well as for the paperback editions of these novels with covers showing the Hollywood actors starring in the cinematic versions. He points out that regardless of the quality of these adaptations, they could still inspire a love of literature among young filmgoers.