Seventeen-foot python put up a fierce fight before being captured in Florida Everglades
Mike Kimmel’s no rookie to the python-hunting game. He’s captured hundreds of the snakes, which usually measure up to 10 feet long. But…
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Thousands show up for black trans people in nationwide protests
Black transgender activist Raquel Willis stood on the deck of the Brooklyn Museum on Sunday and led thousands of protesters in a chant. “I…
Continue ReadingBarbra Streisand gifts George Floyd’s daughter Disney shares
George Floyd‘s six-year-old daughter is officially a Disney shareholder, thanks to Barbra Streisand. Gianna Floyd, whose father died in police…
Continue ReadingArchaeologists discovered ‘elaborate’ details of a complete ancient Roman city without digging
The ancient Roman city Falerii Novi once stood about 31 miles north of Rome but was eventually buried over the course of time. Now, researchers using…
Continue ReadingSwiss authorities search for the person who left $191,000 of gold bars on a train
Swiss police are looking for a forgetful individual who left something rather important on a train — a package full of gold bars, worth more…
Continue ReadingRussian court sentences US citizen Paul Whelan to 16 years in prison
Former US marine Paul Whelan was convicted of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison, a Moscow court ruled Monday, concluding a months-long…
Continue ReadingNew York could roll back reopening if coronavirus restrictions violated, Gov. Cuomo says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned people on Sunday that high violations of Covid-19 restrictions could cause the state to roll back its reopening.…
Continue ReadingWhat it’s like to fly on Europe’s biggest airline right now
European travelers have begun returning to the air as border restrictions ease, but the experience of a flight on the continent’s biggest…
Continue ReadingSpike Lee apologizes after appearing to defend Woody Allen
Spike Lee used Woody Allen to make a point about “cancel culture” and has now apologized following backlash over his remarks. During an…
Continue ReadingReal Madrid’s Marcelo shows support for Black Lives Matter movement in goal celebration
After a number of stars in Germany’s Bundesliga voiced their support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in recent weeks, Real…
Continue ReadingSolar Orbiter makes its first close pass of the sun
The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter made its first close pass of the sun on Monday, getting as close as 77 million kilometers (48 million…
Continue ReadingMarcus Rashford calls on UK lawmakers to ‘find humanity’ and combat child hunger
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has written an emotional open letter to Members of Parliament in the UK, asking them to do more to stop…
Continue ReadingBecoming a mother inspired Allyson Felix to fight for ‘voiceless’
US sprinter Allyson Felix wasn’t always comfortable speaking out. That changed when she gave birth to her daughter in 2018. “My daughter…
Continue ReadingSpongeBob Squarepants gay? Nickelodeon just reinforced that theory
There has long been debate about the sexuality of SpongeBob Squarepants and some are taking a Nickelodeon tweet as his coming out. The network…
Continue ReadingYoung Americans are having less sex than ever
Young Americans are having less sex — and they can’t even blame the coronavirus pandemic for this one. Sexual inactivity increased among…
Continue ReadingIndian actor Sushant Singh Rajput found dead in his Mumbai home
Indian actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on Sunday, according to a statement from Mumbai police. He was 34. Mumbai…
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Rayshard Brooks’ final moments were caught on video. Here’s what the footage shows
The death of Rayshard Brooks at the hands of a white Atlanta police officer has already resulted in a litany of consequences for the city. Brooks’…
Continue ReadingHe proposed to his girlfriend at a Black Lives Matter protest to celebrate black love
When Marjorie Alston attended a Black Lives Matter protest in North Carolina with her boyfriend, she went carrying a sign but left wearing a ring on…
Continue ReadingMessi milestone in first game back for Barcelona
There was another milestone for Lionel Messi in his first game back for Barcelona while another forward also had a night to remember. Messi’s…
Continue ReadingUS Surgeon General: Coronavirus face masks promote freedom
The US Surgeon General on Sunday urged people to wear face coverings, saying they will promote freedom during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Jerome…
Continue ReadingAtlanta Police killing of Rayshard Brooks leads to officer’s firing and chief’s resignation
A white Atlanta Police officer shot and killed a black man after an attempted arrest on Friday night, sparking renewed protests in the city, the…
Continue ReadingOver 40,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart, other stores recalled due to E. coli concerns
SWEDESBORO, New Jersey — A New Jersey company is recalling nearly 43,000 pounds of raw ground beef products because they may be contaminated…
Continue ReadingDrive-thru mask giveaway gives away 3,000 masks in one hour
Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WGNO ) — At ten locations around the city, washable cotton masks were…
Continue ReadingPolice reforms quickly take hold across America. It’s only just getting started
One reform repeals a New York state statute that kept secret the personnel and disciplinary records of police officers, leaving the public in the…
Continue ReadingCathartic acts of rage, or the rewriting of history? How statues became political lightning rods
Statues are products of one era built to endure into others. They loom over streets and squares while the views of those who pass by change, from…
Continue ReadingTaylor Swift says Confederate monuments in Tennessee make her sick
For most of her career, Taylor Swift has been known in part for staying out of politics. That’s changed in the last few months. And her latest…
Continue ReadingMinneapolis police chief says George Floyd’s family will inspire his reform efforts
Minneapolis police Chief Medaria Arradondo says a “gut wrenching” meeting with the family of George Floyd reaffirmed his resolve to make…
Continue ReadingAtlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated
The Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks has been terminated, Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos told CNN Saturday. A second…
Continue ReadingWoman becomes first observant Sikh to graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point
A woman has made history by becoming the first observant Sikh to graduate from the US Military Academy at West Point. Second Lieutenant Anmol Narang,…
Continue ReadingA Virginia city finally removed its 800-pound slave auction block after years of deliberation
The city of Fredericksburg, Virginia, has removed an auction block marking the spot where African Americans were once displayed and sold as slaves.…
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