The first full genome sequencing of an octopus has revealed that octopuses are very different from all other animals. Furthermore, their genome has 33,000 protein-coding genes identified. This is more than humans. According to the… Octopuses have complex DNA, researchers say
Hillary Clinton has been mocked on Twitter for a tweet attempting to promote her recent student loan debt plan. Clinton’s account tweeted: The emoji tweet was immediately met with criticism and mockery as it was a… Hillary Clinton mocked for student loan emoji tweet
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, now 90 years old, revealed on Wednesday that he is battling with cancer. “Recent liver surgery revealed that I have cancer that now is in other parts of my body,”… Jimmy Carter reveals that he has cancer
Disney has just announced a new Lion King movie! The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar will follow Simba and Nala’s son, Kion. The Lion Guard is a sort of military force for the Pride… New Lion King Movie Announced
A new Franklin Pierce / Boston Herald poll in New Hampshire has shown quite a shake-up in the Democratic candidates. Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders is leading Hillary Clinton 44% to 37%. According to The… Bernie Sanders Passes Hillary Clinton in NH
Following the box office flop of Fox’s new Fantastic Four movie (starring Miles Teller and Kate Mara), fans have begun petitioning for Fox to sell the rights to the Fantastic Four franchise back to Marvel… Fans Petition Fox to sell Fantastic Four back to Marvel
Winona Ryder confirmed on Monday that a Beetlejuice sequel is in the works on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Michael Keaton and Tim Burton have also already confirmed their participation. “Um, I think I can confirm… Winona Ryder confirms Beetlejuice sequel
Back in February, people were exultant when they heard how 26-year-old Marie Holmes (a single mom) was the winner of the lottery Powerball. She accepted her $188 million winnings in one lump sum that cut… $9 Million boyfriend bail out: powerball winner comes under fire for use of lottery money
Today special-edition Brownie Batter Oreos hit the shelves of grocery stores nationwide for $4.49 a pack. People Magazine reviewed them, saying: After a very serious People.com tasting session, the verdict is in: they’re delicious! Despite tasting… Brownie Batter Oreos Hit Shelves
John Underwood knew he might someday need a bone-marrow transplant. Diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, Underwood said that his best shot at an eventual recovery will “probably” rest with an organization whose mission… From Chemo Chair Man Raises $74K Tweeting For Stem Cell Charity
Protestors claiming affiliation with the Black Lives Matter movement disrupted a rally for Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders today in Seattle. Just after Sanders took the stage, two women and a man climbed the stage, confronting… Protestors Shut Down Bernie Sanders Rally
A Colorado jury has sentenced 27-year-old gunman James Holmes to life without possibility of parole for killing 12 people in 2012’s Aurora shooting. Holmes was convicted of 165 counts of murder, attempted murder, and an… Theater shooter gets life without parole
Indonesia’s Mount Raung has been spewing ash for several weeks, creating forecasted dangerous ash clouds over Denpasar Airpot. On Friday, Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Jetstar grounded Bali-bound flights. The airlines advised passengers to monitor… Volcanic ash halts incoming Bali flights
Friday morning, Typhoon Soudelor made landfall near the city of Hualien in Taiwan, battering the area with heavy rain and powerful winds. So far, at least four have died, and the typhoon is continuing to… Typhoon Soudelor hits Taiwan
A Tacoma, WA Buffalo Wild Wings recently helped a woman honor her brother, a fallen soldier. The woman entered the restaurant, and upon being seated, requested two beers: a Blue Moon for her, and then a… Woman Orders Beer For Fallen Soldier At Buffalo Wild Wings, Restaurant’s Reaction Was Perfect