Paul Ossmann, the former chief meteorologist at CBS46, has sued his former employer for “racially and ethnically discriminatory termination.” What We Know: Ossmann is accusing […]
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If you downloaded FaceApp to age yourself, your security may be at risk
FaceApp is entertaining, but at what cost? What We Know: FaceApp- AI Face Editor is a viral photo editing app that ‘ages’ users’ photos among […]
At Least 33 Dead In Kyoto Animation Fire In Kyoto, Japan
At least 33 people are dead and dozens injured after a man set the Kyoto Animation studio on fire Thursday. What We Know: Kyoto Animation, […]
Planned Parenthood President is Out after only One Year
Planned Parenthood removed its president, Dr. Leana Wen, Tuesday after appointing her less than one year ago. What We Know: Wen announced her departure in […]
State Department Releases Statement on A$AP Rocky being Jailed in Sweden
The United States State Department issued a warning to the Swedish government regarding the arrest and poor treatment of rapper A$AP Rocky. What We Know: […]
Man Attempts To Smuggle More Than 500 Grams Of Cocaine Through Airport In Insane Hiding Spot
A man was detained at the Barcelona Airport on June 18 after more than 500 grams of cocaine were discovered under his wig. What We […]
Iowa Official, Shared Inspirational Tupac Quote, Then Forced to Resign
Jerry Foxhoven, the Director of Iowa’s Department of Human Services sent an email to 4,300 employees celebrating the life of the late rapper Tupac Shakur […]
Walt Disney Co. Calls Heiress Investigation a ‘Stunt’
Walt Disney Company continues to fight off allegations made by family heiress Abigail Disney, who claims she found workers severely struggling when she visited Disneyland. […]
House Votes to Hold AG Barr and Commerce Secretary Ross in Criminal Contempt
The House voted Wednesday evening to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in criminal contempt of Congress for obstructing a probe […]
Sexual Assault Case Dropped Against Kevin Spacey
On Wednesday, prosecutors in Nantucket dropped a felony sexual assault charge against the actor Kevin Spacey. What We Know: The prosecutors dropped the case after intense scrutiny from […]