Ben Friedman, Author at HARDTIMES

April 21, 2026

As far back as I can remember, I have hated the New York Yankees. I hate the joyless corporatism of…

April 15, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Attendees of a local punk show were left confused and disoriented after the venue changed its name,…

April 10, 2026

INDIO, Cali. - As the sun broke over the mountains of the Coachella Valley this morning, thousands of first-day festival…

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…