Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in May 2016. A striking photo that surfaced online in 2016 sparked intense national debate and scrutiny after it showed a group of all-Black, all-female cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point posing in their dress uniforms with raised fists. The image…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2017. In an incredible tale of recovery and resilience, a woman defied all odds to regain her ability to walk after suffering a paralyzing spinal stroke. Riona Kelly, a 37-year-old from Halifax, Yorkshire, faced the devastating prospect of never walking again after…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in September 2024. When a car battery dies, most people reach for jumper cables or call AAA. But for one Capitol Hill staffer, the solution came in the form of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The progressive New York lawmaker made headlines after assisting a stranded…
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in November 2024. In a celebratory moment at Mar-a-Lago, Kai Trump, granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, shared a heartfelt photo showing “the whole squad” gathered to support Trump’s latest political comeback. The image, posted on social media, captured all of Trump’s children, their…
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in November 2020. A customer at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Connecticut called out the establishment’s decorations, highlighting that there appeared to be “nooses on the ceiling.” The restaurant chain has since issued an apology for the decorations. Cracker Barrel later explained that the…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in February 2024. In a bold move, Hollywood newcomer Malia Ann is rewriting her own narrative by shedding the Obama surname and stepping into the limelight on her terms. Malia Ann, formerly known as Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama,…
Smallpox, one of history’s most devastating viral infections, caused severe fever and an unmistakable skin rash. By the early 20th century, smallpox outbreaks wreaked havoc, with the virus claiming the lives of 3 out of every 10 infected individuals. Survivors often bore lifelong reminders of their struggle, with scars frequently etched into their faces. The…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2019. While most kids opt for lemonade stands on sweltering summer days, one clever boy from Utah had a different approach – an “ICE COLD BEER” stand. But don’t worry, it’s not what you think. Seth Parker, a young entrepreneur, set up…
A viral optical illusion has taken the internet by storm, putting millions of eyes—and minds—to the test. At the center of this challenge lies a photograph that, at first glance, looks like nothing more than an ordinary bed of stones. But hidden within the image is a well-camouflaged bird, and spotting it is no easy…
The internet loves a juicy rumor, and when it involves former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, the speculation just doesn’t seem to go away. If you’re unfamiliar with the gossip, consider yourself lucky. But if you spend any time on social media—especially on Elon Musk’s platform, X—you’ve…