Pluto. . .phones. . .home
Pluto has successfully phoned home. At exactly, 8:52:37 P.M. EDT At 9:30 EDT, NASA held a briefing. This is just the beginning of images and data that we will see over the next few days,… Pluto. . .phones. . .home
‘Cosby Show’ Actor Says ‘Of Course Bill Cosby Is Guilty!’
The number of allegations of rape and sexual assault against Bill Cosby continue to rise as former “The Cosby Show” actor Joseph C. Phillips, who played Denise Huxtable’s husband Lt. Martin Kendall on the NBC sitcom,… ‘Cosby Show’ Actor Says ‘Of Course Bill Cosby Is Guilty!’
Donald Trump tops national poll 2 weeks in a row
According to a Suffolk University / USATODAY poll, Donald Trump is still the top choice Republican running for President. This comes as a great surprise to many considering the backlash he has faced after his… Donald Trump tops national poll 2 weeks in a row
Claims of Captain Kidd’s treasure dismissed by UN
The UN has dismissed Maine archaeologist Barry Clifford’s claims that he had found the wreck and treasure of the infamous Captain Kidd off the coast of Madagascar. According to the UN, the supposed 50 kg… Claims of Captain Kidd’s treasure dismissed by UN
Leonardo DiCaprio donates $15M towards conservation
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation has pledged $15 million in grants to environmental organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund, Amazon Watch, and Save the Elephants. “The destruction of our planet continues at a pace we can… Leonardo DiCaprio donates $15M towards conservation
Reddit controversy continues
Despite Ellen Pao’s resignation on Friday from the CEO position at Reddit, the company continues to struggle with controversy, with their chief engineer Bethanye Blount resigning after joining 2 months ago. Blount has expressed her view… Reddit controversy continues
Woman in Kingsport Arrested for Counterfeit; Blames Online Article
On Sunday, police received notification from a grocery store that a gas station clerk had been paid in a $5 bill that he suspected to be counterfeit. 45-year-old Pamela Downs of Kingsport, Tennessee, was identified… Woman in Kingsport Arrested for Counterfeit; Blames Online Article
1.7 Million Pounds of Barber Chicken Products May Be Contaminated With Salmonella
Barber Foods, a Portland, Maine establishment, is recalling more than 1.7 million pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed chicken that may be contaminated with salmonella, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The massive recall comes… 1.7 Million Pounds of Barber Chicken Products May Be Contaminated With Salmonella
‘Wage Gap Discount’ for Women
M’lady’s Records in Portland, Oregon, is protesting the gender wage gap by offering female customers a 23% discount on mail orders. In a Facebook post, the company stated, “ALL MAILORDER placed by women living in… ‘Wage Gap Discount’ for Women
UN Goal for HIV Treatment in 2015 Already Met
The United Nation AIDS agency met its 2015 goal of providing HIV treatment for 15 million people in March, nine months ahead of the goal. According to the UN AIDS press release from today: “New HIV infections… UN Goal for HIV Treatment in 2015 Already Met
Pentaquark Discovered at LHC
Since the 1960’s, scientists have theorized the existence of a particle composed of five quarks, but were unable to find it. Now, data collected at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider indicates that researchers have finally detected the… Pentaquark Discovered at LHC
Teens in China Coming Out
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage was landmark for the U.S., but has also made ripples elsewhere in the world. In China, where homosexuality has been legal since 1997 but the… Teens in China Coming Out
Solar Paper: New Thinnest Solar-Powered Charger
Created by the startup YOLK, Solar Paper can charge an iPhone 6 in 2.5 hours, and is only 1.5 millimeters thin and weighs 120g. According to YOLK, it is “the world’s thinnest and lightest solar… Solar Paper: New Thinnest Solar-Powered Charger
Suicide Squad Comic-Con Trailer
Another exciting “leak” from San Diego Comic-Con – a first look at Suicide Squad. The movie is about a group of supervillains who are given a secret government mission that will likely lead to their… Suicide Squad Comic-Con Trailer
A Harvard Law Graduate Now Homeless
Alfred Postell of Washington D.C. started out as a rising star; a hardworking, intelligent, and motivated young man who would obtain degrees in economics, accounting, and law. He graduated from Harvard Law in 1979, the… A Harvard Law Graduate Now Homeless