News Corner

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2021. Aunt Jemima’s new name, Pearl Milling Company, has faced backlash online from users for sounding more like “gravel mining company” or “a James Bond villain.” Twitter users quickly shared their feelings on the matter, with some threatening to switch to its…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in May 2019. There have been claims of America having a ‘free speech crisis’ where people are saying it’s rampant on the internet and college campuses. The crisis involving seeing protesters being pepper-sprayed and social media posts being reported or even controlled. This said…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in January 2017. “American Idol” runner-up Bo Bice claims he was attacked on the basis of his race at a Popeyes restaurant at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia. “He already got his, that white boy there,” Bice, 41, claims one of the fast…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in February 2019. In a heartwarming video that has taken the internet by storm, a Georgia phys ed teacher’s simple act of kindness is touching the hearts of millions. Jonathan Oliver, a physical education teacher at WG Nunn Elementary School in Valdosta, Georgia, has…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in April 2019. A father started a petition for his son’s teacher to be fired because of the comment she wrote on the boy’s math homework. The father, Chris Piland, was appalled when he saw the teacher’s feedback on his child’s test. His son,…

Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in December 2016. One little boy died after consuming cake. His sudden death has since served as a reminder to parents everywhere that food allergies are no laughing matter. While some allergies are obvious and cause a reaction immediately, others take time to develop…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in December 2016. A California driver managed to get a specialized license plate that spells a prohibited word when viewed in a mirror. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, personalized license plates cannot: “Be offensive or slang in ANY language,” “interchange letters…

Tania Duenas Sweeney grabbed her camera and snapped a picture of her son and his friends, who’d stopped jumping on the trampoline suddenly. Sweeney, a military mom stationed in Germany at Ramstein Air Base, posted the picture on Facebook with an explanation. At 5 o’clock Monday through Friday, both the American and German national anthems…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2016. Four years after a harrowing battle with flesh-eating bacteria that took her hands, leg, and foot, Aimee Copeland is embracing her new self with confidence. In a recent Facebook post, Copeland shared a photo from her vacation in San Juan, Puerto…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2023. Venturing through the vast landscape of the internet, you’re bound to stumble upon a vibrant community of passionate plant enthusiasts from every corner of the world. Among these green-thumbed individuals, none exhibit more unwavering dedication than those committed to the noble…