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In November 2022, a delivery driver for FedEx named Tanner Horner struck and killed 7-year-old Athena Strand with his vehicle while delivering a Christmas present to her father’s home in Texas. He then allegedly put her in his van and strangled her to death. Athena was missing for several days before her body was found … Read more
Social media is a double-edged sword. While it can bring people together and create positive change, it can also be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and harassment. In a recent incident, a shipping mishap turned into a full-blown scandal, as two Etsy sellers were caught up in a TikTok drama that escalated into online bullying … Read more
Justina Miles made history at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show as the first female deaf performer and the first deaf person to perform the ASL rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the Black national anthem. She signed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during the pre-show and signed for 13 minutes during … Read more
A Texas man has been charged with felony aggravated kidnapping after allegedly holding a woman he met on dating app Bumble captive for five days and repeatedly sexually assaulting and beating her. Zachary Kent Mills, a 21-year-old from Harris County, was arrested on December 30, 2022, and released on a $50,000 bond. Mills and his … Read more
Madison Russo, a 19-year-old from Iowa, is facing charges of theft by deception after tricking over 439 donors into donating more than $37,000 to her GoFundMe page by falsely claiming to have acute lymphoblastic leukemia, stage 2 pancreatic cancer, and a “football-sized tumor wrapped around her spine.” Russo’s story gained traction after she shared posts … Read more
The impact of the global economic slowdown has been felt in many industries, with the tech sector being no exception. Tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, Salesforce, Twitter, and Snap have announced large-scale layoffs in recent months. The layoffs have stripped away the facade of aspirational corporate life shown in TikTok’s “day in the … Read more
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of anti-semitism. In early February 2023, a TikToker named Felix Cipher caused a stir on the platform after posting a video in which he claimed to be the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler. The video went viral, prompting a backlash from other users, who criticized Cipher for wearing Nazi paraphernalia … Read more
Restaurants in New York City and across the United States are facing increasing pressure from Gen Z TikTok users who demand extreme off-menu items to create content. The resulting customization craze is sweeping the fast-food industry, causing nationwide chains to struggle with balancing the benefits of free publicity with the labor and cost required to … Read more
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin stirred up controversy at Super Bowl 57 when he wore a jacket featuring a depiction of Jesus on the back and the word “Eternal” on the front. Some people found the jacket offensive and disrespectful to religious imagery. After receiving criticism, Hamlin took to Twitter to address the issue, explaining … Read more
Mattel, the toy company that brought us iconic toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels, is reviving the beloved purple dinosaur, Barney. The brand’s new design features larger eyes and a more flexible jaw and is set to launch a transmedia franchise reboot, including an animated TV show, film, YouTube content, music, toys, books, and apparel, … Read more
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