President Biden announced a deal had been reached with the GOP on a bill that would raise the U.S. debt ceiling. There’s just one more thing; Congress must sign off on it. News of the deal broke Saturday, with Biden telling reporters he and Speaker Kevin McCarthy finalized the language …
Read More »Two High School Students Charged With Felony After Fart Prank Goes Bad
Two Caney Creek High School students may have just ruined their life before it even started after pulling a prank. David Navarrete-Arce, 17, and Diego Flores, 18, have been charged with felony possession of a prohibited weapon after police accused them of a fart prank that sent several students to the …
Read More »Travel Tips For Those Long-Haul Flights This Summer
It’s travel time! Summer is approaching, so airports will be bustling with travelers found near, far, and in between. While these helpful inflight tips are for extra-long flights in mind, they’re also beneficial for any flight. Prepare ahead of time. This could mean buying your favorite snacks or downloading good …
Read More »Toddler Struck In The Head By Stray Bullet While Playing Outside Utah Daycare
A toddler was struck in the head by a stray bullet while playing outside a Utah daycare on Monday. According to Spanish Fork Police, the young boy was “bleeding from the face” after seemingly falling while playing outside with other children in Leap Ahead Daycare’s “vinyl-fenced area.” “Initially, we thought …
Read More »Tina Turner’s Daughter-in-Law Discusses Troubles Singer Endured Before Her Passing
The daughter-in-law of iconic singer Tina Turner has come forward to speak on the singer’s struggles before her passing. Afida Turner, a French musician, said her mother-in-law feared her son, Ronnie, would “turn out like” his father, Ike. Ike Turner and Tina were married for 16 years. He put the …
Read More »50,000 Bottles of Texas Pete Recalled Over Wrong Labels
A company has recalled 50,000-plus bottles of its Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce over concerns that they may contain an allergen. T.W. Garner Food Company’s “Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce” acknowledged a packaging issue and voluntarily recalled the selection, the company said on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) …
Read More »SEPTA Bans Ski Masks From Trains, Buses, Stations
On Thursday, SEPTA officials announced its ban on the gear, saying they cannot be worn on its buses, trains, or inside stations. The announcement comes after a 15-year-old Philadelphia high school student was fatally shot on a SEPTA bus in Germantown on Wednesday evening. Authorities say the teen died after …
Read More »Former Mississippi Police Who Fatally Shot Black Teen Hasn’t Been Charged
Another tragic story of police misconduct comes out of Mississippi . 15-year-old Cornelius McGee Jr. was fatally shot in the back on May 22 as he fled his girlfriend’s home. McGee was shot by his girlfriend’s father, who happens to be an ex-officer. Her father previously warned the teen to …
Read More »Missing Soap Actor Jefferson Machado Found Dead, Buried in Trunk With Signs Of Strangulation
South American soap star Jefferson Machado was confirmed dead by Brazil authorities after he went missing in January. Machado’s body was buried in concrete, in the backyard of a home in Campo Grande, Brazil, on Monday. The news of the 44-year-old’s passing was reported by Rio de Janeiro news outlet …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Shares What She Gifts Her Children For Their Birthdays
Kim Kardashian has a thoughtful way of celebrating the birthdays of her four kids–a four or five-page letter. In the latest episode of the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Kardashian, 42, opened up about her parenting style and how she celebrates daughters Chicago, 5, North, 9, and sons Saint, …
Read More »Nick Cannon Slammed Over Joke About “Impregnating” WWE Bianca Belair In Front Of Her Husband [Video]
Nick Cannon stays in the news. Usually it has something to do with him getting someone pregnant. But this time around, it’s over an “impregnating” joke he made that didn’t sit too well with people. WWE superstar Bianca Belair appeared on a recent episode of Wild ‘N Out, along with …
Read More »Little Mermaid Projected To Reach $120-$130M In Box Office Tickets By Monday
There was a lot of controversy about Disney’s latest live-action adaptation film Little Mermaid before it came out due to its featured star Halle Bailey. But box office reports show it’s doing well in theaters. The film hit theaters Memorial Day weekend, and so far, it’s swimming to the top …
Read More »Bride Dies In House Fire On Wedding Day; Groom Survives
A 19-year-old woman from Reedsburg, Wis., died in a tragic house fire that happened on what was supposed to be her wedding day. Paige Ruddy and her fiancé Logan Mitchell-Carter exchanged vows on Monday night and had planned a ceremony for the next day to say “I do” in front …
Read More »Jury Rules In Favor Of Toy Maker of OMG LOL Surprise Dolls; T.I. and Tiny Sought $100M
A California federal jury ruled against a legal claim by rapper Clifford “T.I.” Harris and singer-songwriter Tameka “Tiny” Harris.” The jury sided with the Chatsworth-based toy manufacturer against the claim it stole the name and likeness of a girl group the married couple managed to create a popular line of …
Read More »Man Opens Emergency Exit Door During Flight On Asiana Airlines [Video]
South Korea authorities arrested a man they say opened an emergency exit door mid flight. At least 12 people were injured as a result. Friday, officials confirmed that the passenger was sitting in the emergency exit row when he opened the door on the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 jet in East …
Read More »From New York to Milan — Unique Speakeasies To Check Out Around the World
Everybody likes a little bit of exclusiveness. Something somewhere in the cut and away from the crowds. Something not everyone knows about—like a speakeasy. Although modern speakeasies today are different from the bars years ago, one thing that remains the same is their uniqueness. Speakeasies popped up during the prohibition. …
Read More »Lupita Nyong’o Addresses Rumors She Had A Romantic Relationship With Janelle Monáe
Lupita Nyong’o has clarified her “relationship” with Janelle Monáe. The Oscar winner and the Glass Onion star have been good friends since meeting at the 2014 Met Gala. But then their closeness sparked dating rumors. Lupita, who is in a relationship with Selema Masekela, says she wasn’t surprised and can understand why people …
Read More »Netflix Begins Password Sharing Crackdown In the US, Platform to Charge Additional $7.99 a Month to Add Extra Member
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But Netflix doesn’t see it that way. If you’re sharing passwords, be ready for a change. The streaming platform has officially begun its crackdown on account password sharing. On Tuesday, Netflix said it is now sending emails to all US subscribers who share …
Read More »Catholic Clergy Sexually Abused Nearly 2,000 Illinois Kids Since 1950, State Finds
An investigation spearheaded by the Illinois attorney general has found disturbing results surrounding allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. Investigators found that 451 clergy have sexually abused nearly 2,000 children since 1950. A number significantly more than the 103 individuals the church had named when the state started its …
Read More »Man Driving U-Haul Truck Crashes Into White House Barrier; Arrested On Multiple Charges Including Threatening President Biden [Video]
A driver of a rented U-Haul truck rammed the vehicle into barriers near the White House Monday night. Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, Missouri, was arrested and charged, law enforcement officials said. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on the north side of Lafayette Square near the White House, …
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