Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old charged with the murder of high school athlete Austin Metcalf at a track meet in Fresco, Texas earlier this month, has hired a new defense attorney prior to his first court appearance. Metcalf was stabbed in the heart following an altercation relating to Anthony sitting in the wrong area during a…
Just a month ago, Autumn Bushman was a vibrant 10-year-old, described by her parents as fearless, loving, and full of energy. But on March 21, the Bushman family’s world shattered when Autumn died by suicide at their home in Roanoke, Virginia — a heartbreaking end to what her parents say was relentless bullying that went…
I don’t even remember walking into the restaurant. All I remember is sitting down—somewhere bright, loud, and crowded with people who didn’t care to ask if I was okay. My hands shook so badly I spilled half my drink before even lifting the lid. My coat was half-zipped, my hair tangled from wind, tears, and…
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are bracing themselves for the worst as scientists predict a nearby volcano is set to erupt. There are as many as 169 volcanoes that are deemed as ‘active’ across America’s 50 states, but it is Alaska’s 11,070-ft-high Mount Spurr that looks ready to blow, close to the state’s largest city, Anchorage. The…
China has raised its retaliatory tariffs on US imports by an extreme amount as President Xi Jinping issued a strong warning to Donald Trump. The trade war between China and the US has intensified in the past few days, with President Donald Trump placing as much as a 104 percent tax on Chinese goods that came into effect on…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in July 2023. A woman is warning people not to stop if they see a stroller, car seat, or anything that looks like an abandoned baby on the side of the road, saying it could be a dangerous trap. Her post, which includes a…
In a world full of chaos and uncertainty, there are moments that remind us of the profound bond we share with all living creatures. One such moment happened over two decades ago at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, when Binti Jua, a 160-pound female gorilla, displayed an incredible act that touched the hearts of millions….
Anyone who’s had children has likely seen them suffer from eye infections now and then. But when Michelle Saaiman took a closer look at her son’s eye, she made a horrifying discovery. Thought it was a April Fool’s joke A heart-wrenching story has emerged about a little boy who’s facing the terrifying reality of losing…
Most of us probably have a pretty lop-sided attitude when it comes to painting a picture of Hollywood and celebrities. I’m the first to admit that I sometimes style myself on these celebrities. That in itself isn’t strange perhaps; we humans have a tendency to imitate each other when it comes to clothes, interests and…
Ramen noodles have long been a popular food for college students, busy workers, and anyone seeking a quick and inexpensive meal. However, the key concern with ramen noodles is not just their high sodium content or lack of nutritional value, leading terrible health problems. This preservative, tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), is a chemical that can affect…