Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in September 2013. A British man convicted of raping a sleeping woman was notified that he may have contracted HIV from his victim. Richard Thomas, 27, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison for raping a woman in her home while … Read more
A total of 34 people have died of alcohol poisoning in Istanbul after having drunk a bootleg liquor that is suspected to have been tainted with methanol. 23 of those deaths have occurred in the past few days. 43 have been hospitalized in total, with 32 of them ending up in intensive care. Methanol is … Read more
The original drummer of the legendary rock band The Bee Gees has passed away at the age of 78 years old. Colin Petersen’s passing was announced via a post on Facebook yesterday, November 18. The announcement was made by his band, Best Of The Bee Gees.It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing … Read more
Little Johnny farts in the classroom, causing his teacher to get really upset and throw him out. Sitting outside the class, he can’t stop laughing. The principal walks by and asks, “Little Johnny, why are you sitting outside your class laughing?” “I farted in class and the teacher threw me out,” Johnny replies. The principal … Read more
GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia revealed that House Speaker Mike Johnson promised him that his investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol will be “formalized as a new committee.” This is part of a larger plan by Republicans to keep going with a number of investigations they started in the … Read more
Former Meet the Press host Chuck Todd appears to be plotting his exit from NBC News, holding private discussions with rival media organizations as his relationship with the network continues to deteriorate. According to Semafor, Todd has been meeting with “top editors and leaders from other media organizations” to explore “potential roles outside the network … Read more
At 8 months pregnant, I found out my husband was cheating. My mom said I can’t leave him—that I needed to think about my child. So I stayedThe day I gave birth; I was in tears. My dad came to the hospital and said, “You will never cry again. Your new life begins today.” At … Read more
On September 28, 2024, a man from Texas made headlines after purchasing a guitar signed by Taylor Swift for $4,000 at a charity auction, only to immediately smash it with a hammer. The event took place at the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner, a fundraiser supporting agricultural education in the area. Video footage of the … Read more
When was the last time you read a book?” I ask. Silence on the other end of the phone. A beat, two, then three. Finally, a reply: “I read,” in a clipped, defensive tone. “I read The New York Times, thank you.” Definitely defensive, and for good reason—I have accused my mother of rotting her … Read more
Ear infections are often associated with children, but did you know that they can also affect adults? In fact, 20% of adults still experience ear infections. Bacteria and viruses don’t discriminate based on age