Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
Breaking updates and happenings from across the United States.
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In this crazy world we're living in, vlogging has become one of the most profitable and commercial business around. It seems like everyone under the age of 25 has a vlog and, while the majority of them prove to be unsuccessful and are rendered pointless, some of them do take…
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Many were saddened to hear the shocking story of Kokito, the French bulldog that died on a United Airlines flight this week. Catalina Robledo, her baby, and her 11-year-old daughter Sophia were traveling from Houston to New York along with their 10-month-old puppy on board when the incident occurred. According to…
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In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting which shook America last month, one student emerged from the tragedy to deliver a rousing and emotional speech regarding gun control in America. 18-year-old Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Emma Gonzalez became an internet sensation in the wake of the shooting after her "We…
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The attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last month has reignited the debate surrounding gun control in America, or the lack thereof. The rampage, which is the deadliest school shooting since 2012, saw 17 people lose their lives after suspected gunman, Nikolas Cruz, opened fire with…
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United Airlines have claimed "full responsibility" for a dog's in-flight death after a flight attended forced the owner to put the pet in an overhead locker. Kokito - a French bulldog puppy - sadly passed away during a flight from Houston to New York on Monday morning. According to eye-witnesses,…
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Whether you loved or hated school as a kid, it's pretty easy to look back as adults and realize that - for the most part - our teachers always did their best to educate us. Not only did they teach us the syllabus-specific stuff we needed to know, they also showed…
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During his run for president, Caitlyn Jenner was an outspoken advocate for Donald Trump. Despite warnings that the soon-to-be president was dangerously misogynistic and reportedly anti-LGBTQ, Jenner - who is a transwoman - stood by him, and even went so far as to unofficially endorse him in some interviews. "Everybody…
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Five people have died and only one has survived after a helicopter went down in New York's East River on Sunday. According to authorities, the pilot of the helicopter is the sole survivor of the accident. Three of the passengers were taken to hospital with critical injuries after they initially survived…
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Last week, clubgoers at the Mokai Lounge in South Beach, Miami were treated to an unexpected evening of events when a huge white horse being ridden by a bikini-clad woman made its way onto the dancefloor. The Lady Godiva-type stunt didn't go down all too well, however, as - predictably…
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The United States has some of the worst gun crime statistics in the world. The country contains 5 per cent of the world's population, yet holds 31 per cent of its mass shooters. Between 1966 and 2012, there were 90 mass shootings in America, with the country with the nearest…
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Last month, a young lady by the name of Kaylee Muthart was found in front of a church, in the midst of a violent episode brought about by crystal meth. The 20-year-old had clawed out her own eyes, fighting off locals trying to help her in her state, and it…
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A small act of kindness can change a person's life. However, more often than not, these small acts of kindness never get recognised and the people who do them never truly know how much they affect the lives of others. Nonetheless, with the rise of the internet, no good deed in…
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The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman remain some of the most talked-about tragedies ever to take place. Despite OJ Simpson being acquitted of murdering his ex-wife and her friend in 1995, thousands of people, TV shows, books and articles have attempted to decipher the "truth", and more than 20…
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In 2015, Martin Shkreli went from an obscure businessman to one of the most despised figures in America. It all started when his company acquired Daraprim, a lifesaving drug used to treat toxoplasmosis (a parasite infection), and to prevent toxoplasmosis in HIV patients. It used to cost $13.50 per pill.…
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A active shooter sneaked into an employee going away party and took three people hostage at the Veterans Home of California. The 600 acre facility is the largest retirement home for veterans in the United States, housing 840 aged and disabled residents. It is located in Yountville, California, a small…
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Earlier this week, news broke that a 26-year-old teacher from Florida had been arrested following a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy. The story shocked many people, especially once it transpired that the middle school teacher was married. Now, the same thing has happened again - though this time in…
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In recent months, the crackdown on illegal immigrants and those who assist them has increased in the USA. People who fail to go via the proper channels in order to attain legal residency in the states are being deported, even when they have young children or other family members in…
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In his time as president, Donald Trump has proven himself to be one of the most divisive leaders in living memory. As well as raising tensions amongst Americans, the former businessman has also threatened to start a trade war with Europe, and managed to anger pretty much every non-white nation…
