The tragic death of 8-year-old Joshua Dunbar, who suffocated after inhaling helium from a birthday balloon, has left his family devastated. On April 27, 2024, Joshua was found unresponsive in his room with a helium-filled number eight balloon over his head. Despite attempts to revive him, he passed away. The coroner confirmed his death was…
First and foremost: we don’t think wild animals belong in zoos. Chimpanzees, for example, should be allowed to live their lives in freedom. No matter how much space they have to move about and no matter how well they’re taken care of, they’re still better off in the wild. Having said that, we couldn’t help…
Jerry Seinfeld faced a protest during his speech at Duke University in May 2024, where he was receiving an honorary degree. The protest stemmed from his vocal support for Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Dozens of students walked out during his speech, chanting “Free, free Palestine,” while others in the crowd jeered as they…
A human leg bone was found on May 14 just 0.3 miles from Taylor Swift’s mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, sparking public concern over a possible serial killer in New England. Police collected the remains and sent them to the medical examiner, though they currently say no foul play is suspected. The discovery is…
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has faced backlash for breaking Vatican protocol during a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected and first American-born pope. Just weeks earlier, Vance had already stirred controversy by taking a photo inside the Sistine Chapel, where photography is banned. During the May 18 meeting with the pope, Vance…
Tragically, 31-year-old Charles Rogers from Manhattan died after collapsing during the Brooklyn Half Marathon. He suffered cardiac arrest around mile 8, at Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue, and despite emergency CPR and being rushed to Maimonides Medical Center, he could not be saved. Rogers was running the race for the first time and was fundraising…
Donald Trump harshly responded to Walmart after the retailer warned that his tariffs would raise in-store prices. Walmart imports products from countries like China, Mexico, and Vietnam, all subject to at least 10% tariffs. Although Trump announced a 90-day truce with China, lowering tariffs from 145% to 30%, he warned that even higher tariffs could…
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The diagnosis was made after doctors discovered a nodule on his prostate during an examination due to urinary symptoms. The cancer has a high-grade Gleason score of 9, but it is hormone-sensitive, offering potential…
A recent photo of Tom Cruise and Aussie reporter Richard Wilkins from a London press event has gone viral—not because of the movie they were promoting, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, but due to a noticeable height difference. Wilkins, who is 6’2″ (1.88m), appears much taller than Cruise, who is reportedly 5’6″ (1.7m). Fans…
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, became the first American pope after being elected the 267th pontiff on May 8. Ten days later, he officially took the oath of office. Like his predecessor, Pope Francis, he hasn’t avoided political issues. During his first Sunday blessing on May 11, Pope Leo called for…