Ben Friedman, Author at HARDTIMES

April 8, 2026

CHICAGO — McDonald’s announced that the fast food chain would be undergoing a massive overhaul of their affordable deal menu…

March 24, 2026

CHICAGO — A local man’s decision to replace their rotting teeth with shiny white veneers backfired as they turned out…

March 23, 2026

I wish I could see the looks on the faces of everyone who mocked me for believing in Greek mythology…

March 15, 2026

LOS ANGELES - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has employed a new strategy to engage younger moviegoers…

March 13, 2026

WASHINGTON — The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced a three-week run performance featuring Terry Gillespie, a…

March 13, 2026

I’m just going to come right out and say it, there are only nine people from high school that I…

March 12, 2026

WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has officially admitted the U.S. military erroneously bombed a school during the assault…

March 7, 2026

When it comes to family, I have always seen myself as the alpha lion leading his pride. And as such,…

March 4, 2026

Let’s be real, separating ‘art from artist’ is a mental cop out where you can ignore all the shitty things…

February 26, 2026

Hey pal, first off, I really want to thank you for finding the bandwidth to sit down with us. I…