Bug experts dropping gypsy moth name after deeming it offensive
Bug experts are dropping the common name of a destructive insect because it’s considered an ethnic slur: the gypsy moth.
Teen basketball prodigy wins National Spelling Bee: ‘I don’t really know how I do it’
14-year-old Louisiana native Zaila Avant-garde already had multiple Guinness world records to her name when she was crowned the first African American winner of the Scripps National Spelling…
Vatican: Pope to deliver Sunday blessing from Rome hospital
Pope Francis will follow in the footsteps of St. John Paul II and deliver his weekly Sunday blessing and greeting from the Rome hospital where he is recovering…
Clay Travis hits back at Jemele Hill: ESPN lost its way by following left-wing Twitter debates
After former ESPN personality Jemele Hill blamed radio host Clay Travis for her failed show, the Outkick founder on Friday argued that “she was wrong” because ESPN and…
Biden sends ‘strike force’ to Chicago to help curb spike in violent crime
President Biden’s “strike force,” meant to help curb crime in Chicago and four other cities seeing a surge in violence, is expected to come to the Windy City…
Getting married in Colorado? The state may help pay for your wedding
Brides and grooms in Colorado could potentially have a portion of their wedding comped with a new state government program.
Wendy Williams slammed for ‘hateful’ segment on TikTok star Swavy’s death
Wendy Williams stirs up controversy for insensitive comments about the death of a 19 year old TikTok star.
US swimmer Michael Andrew explains reason for skipping COVID-19 vaccine before Olympics
American swimmer Michael Andrew raised eyebrows Thursday when he said he will unlikely be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympics as officials prohibited fans from attending the Games.
Condition of Daytona officer shot in line of duty released by congressman prematurely, angering police chief
The Florida cop who has been in critical condition after being shot in the head by a suspect late last month is now “speaking and opening his eyes,”…
Winning words from the last 5 National Spelling Bees and their unexpected meanings
As Zaila Avant-garde makes spelling bee history, a look back at the winning words