Dwight Wade

Restaurant Draws Ire From NAACP For Twisting ‘I Can’t Breathe’

A restaurant in Spokane, Washington, is taking some heat for a sign they used to support a local man who was killed there in August. The sign used a turn of the phrase “I Can’t Breathe” which, of course, became a rallying cry for many following the death of Eric Garner in New York this […]

8y ago

CES 2015: The Future’s So Bright We Gotta Wear VR Goggles

CES 2015 officially wrapped up this week. Countless exciting ideas combined with just as many duds to made for yet another interesting show. Let’s not focus on the negatives though. Let’s take a look at some of the more exciting announcements coming out of CES 2015. Oculus Rift Okay, this one isn’t new, having made […]

8y ago

Je Suis Charlie: Paris Rallies Amid Global Support

Paris is on high alert, as officials organize a massive rally in support of those killed in this week’s terrorist attacks and the Charlie Hebdo offices. As many as a million supporters are expected to fill the streets of Paris, brandishing their rallying cry “Je Suis Charlie.” France 24 is reporting as many as 700,000 […]

8y ago

Charlie Hebdo|france|NBA|New York|Paris

George Zimmerman: A Timeline Of Violence

As the Inquistr reported yesterday, George Zimmerman has been arrested again, this time for aggravated assault. The news is not surprising, as this is Zimmerman’s third arrest since the conclusion of the Trayvon Martin trial. Zimmerman has, of course, been in the national spotlight since he killed Trayvon Martin in 2012. Zimmerman was acquitted of […]

8y ago

george zimmerman|Trayvon Martin

SpaceX Still Optimistic After Failed Landing

SpaceX’s most recent test flight ended in failure, but co-founder Elon Musk is still encouraged by the project progress. According to Yahoo! News, SpaceX launched their commercial Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday morning, delivering a Dragon cargo ship towards the International Space Station before returning to earth. The plan was to have the rocket land […]

8y ago

elon musk|international space station|mars|nasa|SpaceX

Woman Finds Out She’s Pregnant, Gives Birth One Hour Later

Katherine Kropas or Weymouth, Massachusetts, woke up Tuesday morning expecting to go to work. However, she developed severe stomach and back pain and decided to call in to work. What she didn’t know, she was actually pregnant, and would give birth later that day. WCVB Boston, an ABC News affiliate, is reporting that Kropas gave […]

8y ago

Sports World Reacts To News Of Stuart Scott’s Passing

As reported earlier by the Inquistr, longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott has passed away at the age of 49 after an extended battle with cancer. The sports world has taken to social media to express their grief and sadness over the passing of the sports casting trail blazer. LeBron James a photo on his Instagram […]

8y ago

LeBron James|New England Patriots|nfl

More Than Hollywood Royalty, Benedict Cumberbatch Is Cousin To Richard III

Following a string of hits in recent years, Benedict Cumberbatch has risen to the level of Hollywood royalty. Movies aside though, Cumberbatch may actually be closer to authentic royalty than most. As reported by the Leicester Mercury, a recent genealogical survey has revealed Cumberbatch is third cousin to Richard III, 16 times removed. Professor Kevin […]

8y ago

bbc|benedict cumberbatch

Could Sinking ‘Doctor Who’ Ratings Mean The End For Steven Moffat?

Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat is once again under fire amid sagging ratings and complaints about the show’s increasingly adult themes. According to the Mirror, the primary complaints among fans are the story lines which have become too complicated and adult oriented. The British TV show has been a child friendly, family show since it […]

8y ago

bbc|doctor who|Jenna Coleman|Peter Capaldi|Twitter

Renewed Relations: Saudi Arabia To Reopen Iraqi Embassy

After 25 years of stalled political relations, things appear to be looking up between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, as the Saudis make plans to open an embassy in Iraq for the first time in 25 years. According to Today, a delegation from Saudi Arabia is planning to travel to Baghdad in the next week with […]

8y ago

iran|iraq|Islamic State|Saudi Arabia|syria

United With Ivy: Mom Unwilling To Give Up First Class Seat To Assist Child

In recent days, the internet community has come together in support of a mother who claims United Airlines treated her special needs child with disdain. The hashtag #UnitedWithIvy was trending over the New Years holiday in response. It’s a story all too common these days. The big, bad corporation puts profit over common sense or […]

8y ago

Islamic State Responsible for Nearly 2,000 Deaths As Attempts To Govern Fail

While the caliphate they’ve constructed crumbles around them, the Islamic State continues a campaign of bloodshed that has reached close to 2,000 lives in the past six months. According to Reuters, the Islamic State militant group has killed 1,878 civilians in the second half of 2014. A British-based monitoring group has verified the number of […]

8y ago

iraq|Isis|Islamic State|syria

Hundreds Trapped On Burning Italian Ferry

During a weekend already filled with international tragedy, passengers on an Italian ferry found themselves living out their own emergency situation. According to Yahoo! News, a fire broke out in the lower deck garage of a vessel ferrying passengers in the Adriatic Sean on Sunday. Almost 500 passengers were aboard the Norman Atlantic ferry when […]

8y ago

Greece|italy

Hack Job: Did Sony Pull ‘The Interview’ As A Marketing Ploy?

Mere days after pulling The Interview from theatrical release amid alleged threats from North Korea, Sony Pictures has reversed course and decided to go ahead with renewed release plans. But was the decision to pull the critically panned film from release actually a clever marketing ploy designed to avoid the losses that come with a […]

8y ago

north korea|sony pictures

Was The U.S. Behind North Korea’s Internet Outage?

Internet connectivity was lost across the country of North Korea on Tuesday. The outage comes less than a week after the United States vowed to respond to North Korea’s alleged involvement in the Sony Pictures hacking scandal. Could the U.S. have been involved in North Korea’s outage? CNN reported on the outage amid escalated tensions […]

8y ago

north korea|United States

Oil Prices Continue to Drop, Here’s Why

As 2014 comes to a close, consumers have noticed a steep drop in gas prices. What’s behind the improvement? Well, a combination of factors have actually led to the change. According to a CBS News article, the national average price per gallon dropped below $3.00 this fall for the first time since 2004. Bob Darbelnet, […]

8y ago

china|Japan|United States

‘Doctor Who’: Will Clara Die In The Christmas Special?

With less than two weeks to go before the Doctor Who Christmas Special, fans have been picking apart every last bit of news in hopes of finding some clue about what will actually happen. With the apparent exit of companion Clara Oswald following the Series Eight finale, “Death in Heaven,” many of the questions revolve […]

8y ago

bbc|christmas|doctor who|Jenna Coleman|Peter Capaldi

‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies’, Early Reviews Aren’t Promising

Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy is widely considered a cinematic masterpiece from beginning to end. While his follow-up movies for The Hobbit have certainly been successful, early reviews for the final film, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, appear to show a franchise struggling to live up to its predecessor. […]

8y ago

Outrage Continues In Suicide Death of 12 Year Old

In the week since 12-year-old Ronin Shimizu committed suicide, outrage has intensified against the bullying that catalyzed the young boy’s tragic decision. Shimizu had been bullied for years. He enjoyed fashion and cheerleading and local kids, but kids at his Folsom, California school relentlessly teased him until his parents eventually pulled him from the school. […]

8y ago

bullying|LGBT|suicide

I Can’t Breathe: Athletes Show Their Support For Eric Garner

This weekend saw several athletes voice their support of Eric Garner and his family in the wake of the New York grand jury ruling last week. According to the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush had an equipment manager write the words “I Can’t Breathe” on the shirt he wore for pre-game […]

8y ago

U.S. Drone Strike Kills Second Al Qaeda Leader In Two Days

Just one day after the Pakistani military killed a high ranking leader of al Qaeda in South Waziristan, a second Al Qaeda commander was killed by an unmanned U.S. drone. CNN is reporting that Umar Farooq, thought to be the commander of al Qaeda’s forces in Pakistan and Afghanistan, was killed in a U.S. drone […]

8y ago

9/11|al-Qaida

‘Doctor Who’: Will The Next Doctor Be A Woman?

Just weeks after Doctor Who show runner Steven Moffat revealed the Master had regenerated as a woman, the rumor mill is ripe with speculation that the Doctor could very well do the same when current Doctor Peter Capaldi vacates the role. As reported by Wales Online, Moffat recently spoke at the Sky Women in Television […]

8y ago

bbc|Peter Capaldi

Former President Bush Speaks Out On Racial Divide

Amid increased racial tensions stemming from the recent Michael Brown and Eric Garner grand jury decisions, former president George W. Bush spoke out recently about the racial divide across the country. Former President Bush recently sat down with CNN in an interview that will air in full this weekend. The former president expressed sadness at […]

8y ago

cnn|Eric Garner|george w bush|michael brown

His Own Prison: Scott Stapp May Not Be As Broke As He Says

Just days after a video featuring Creed frontman Scott Stapp went viral, a new report makes it hard to believe Stapp is as penniless as he claims. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Stapp was paid $1.5 million in 2013 as an advance for his solo album Proof of Life. Furthermore, Creed was paid $3 million […]

8y ago

Music

A 13 Year Old Kidnap Victim Used Texts To Alert Police

Missing for four years, a 13-year-old Florida boy outsmarted his captors and was directly involved in his own rescue. Yahoo News is reporting the young man, who’s mother lives in Orlando and has been searching for him for four years, used a cell phone snagged from one of his captors to alert his mother of […]

8y ago

News

Will Ray Rice Play Again This Year?

Could Ray Rice suit up and play again in the NFL in 2014? A new report, following the disgraced player’s reinstatement by the NFL, claims it’s a distinct possibility. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports at least four teams have expressed interest in Rice. Schefter claims Indianapolis and New Orleans were linked to interest in Rice but […]

8y ago

baltimore ravens|nfl|Ray Rice|Roger Goodell

Rudy Giuliani: Michael Brown Case Should Never Have Gone To Grand Jury

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani doubled down on his recent inflammatory comments regarding the Michael Brown case. It is the second time in the last week Giuliani has made such comments regarding the case involving the Ferguson, MO teen who was shot and killed in August by a Ferguson police officer. Yahoo! News […]

8y ago

darren wilson|Ferguson|michael brown|Rudy Giuliani

Just Can’t Let It Go: ‘Frozen 2’ Is Happening

Idina Menzel, breakout star of Disney’s 2013 animated hit Frozen, has some good news for fans that just can’t let go of their love for the movie. That’s right fans, it looks like Frozen 2 is going to happen. MTV News is reporting that Menzel recently answered questions about a rumored sequel and stage show […]

8y ago

disney|Frozen|Idina Menzel

Nordtrsom Shooting: Woman Dies Following The Attack

One day after she was shot at a Chicago Nordtrom’s on Black Friday, the shooting victim has passed away. According to CNN, the Nordstrom’s reported via their Facebook page on the woman’s passing, stating, “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.” The Inquisitr originally reported on the shooting, which took place while […]

8y ago

Black Friday|Chicago|cnn

‘Doctor Who’ Rumor Roundup: Clara Back for Series 9?

Doctor Who has only been off the air for two weeks, and already the silly season is in full swing. Now, after weeks of speculation, it appears Jenna Coleman may not be leaving the show as previously thought. The Mirror is reporting Coleman will reprise her role as the Doctor’s companion Clara Oswald in Series […]

8y ago

bbc|doctor who|Jenna Coleman|Peter Capaldi

Incredible Weight Loss Video Lands 22-Year-Old Internet Fame

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. And as recently shown by young man from El Cajon, California, sometimes that size and shape can change. Drastically. John Glaud, a 22-year-old from El Cajon, California, lost 160 pounds over seven months. As reported by Medical Daily, Glaud deals with excessive loose skin as a result of […]

8y ago

nbc|obesity

Kirk Herbstreit Lit Up By FCS Coach

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit got into a bit of hot water with a coach on Saturday. During ESPN’s Gameday broadcast Herbstreit called out the SEC as several schools scheduled lower tier FCS schools this weekend. According to USA Today, Herbstreit called the games “the worst thing that goes on in college football,” and referred to […]

8y ago

‘Doctor Who’ Roundup: 51st Anniversary And Other News

On November 23, 1963, Doctor Who aired for the first time. Now, 51 years after “An Unearthly Child” hit the airwaves, fans of the Doctor find themselves digesting the happenings in the recently concluded latest season of the long-running show. With no Doctor Who episodes set to air until this year’s Christmas episode, fans are […]

8y ago

bbc|doctor who

‘Mockingjay’: A Tale In Two (Unnecessary) Parts

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 hits theaters this weekend amid mixed reviews, and early returns do not look promising. The final chapter in the saga of Katniss Everdeen and friends may be bogged down by an underwhelming story that was inexplicably broken into two parts. Variety is reporting that while certain to be […]

8y ago

jennifer lawrence|the hunger games

GameStop Vs. Microsoft And Sony: The Battle Over Digital Delivery

GameStop is not happy with some of the publishers that stock its shelves. The retail chain made its name through buying and selling used games, usurping part of a market developers have long felt they was their own. Now, Microsoft and Sony have begun selling games direct to gamers via digital delivery. Even worse for […]

8y ago

microsoft|playstation|sony|xbox|Xbox one

Cities Brace For Protests Ahead Of Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

Police departments around the country are bracing for the possibility of widespread protests, as 12 Missouri citizens decide the fate of a white police officer charged with shooting an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson. The St. Louis grand jury is charged with determining whether charges will be brought against Officer Darren Wilson in the August […]

8y ago

darren wilson|Ferguson|michael brown

Alabama Makes Its Case For NCAA Football Number One

The list of unbeaten teams in college football has dwindled yet again. As reported by the Inquisitr, the Crimson Tide defeated number one Mississippi State 25-20, making their case as the best team in the country in the process. Yes, Florida State is still undefeated, but they have struggled mightily in recent weeks, including narrowly […]

8y ago

Florida State Seminoles|ncaa|Ohio State Buckeyes

‘Doctor Who’ Rumor Roundup: Could The Doctor Get Cancelled?

Doctor Who Series 8 is behind us. With six weeks to go before the Christmas Special, fans of the Doctor are left to speculate on what the future holds for the popular BBC series. This of course means one thing: rumors, and lots of them. Foremost among the silly season whispers is talk of Doctor […]

8y ago

bbc|doctor who|Peter Capaldi

Russia: Poised For War Or Bully Posturing?

Amid increased tensions over Ukraine and nuclear arms treaties, the recent posturing by Russian military and political leaders has many concerned about the possibility of escalated conflicts or all out war. As reported by the Inquisitr, Russia’s political contingent recently showed up for the G20 summit in Australia accompanied by a flotilla of warships. Russian […]

8y ago

australia|g20 summit|NATO|Vladimir Putin

Can Anything Stop ‘The Walking Dead’?

The Walking Dead features a ragtag group of everyday nobodies struggling for survival against a seemingly unstoppable zombie hoard. Now, in its fifth season, the AMC juggernaut is the unstoppable force, and the rest of the networks are the ones struggling to fight them off. As recently reported by Forbes, The Walking Dead recently beat […]

8y ago

cnn|georgia|nfl|the walking dead|zombies

Will Rusev Be The Last U.S. Champion?

WWE superstar Rusev is on a tear. As reported by the Inquisitr, Rusev recently won the United States Championship from Sheamus, adding fuel to the fire of an anti-American heel storyline. In a move consistent with his devotion to his adopted home country of Russia, Rusev has threatened to turn the title over to President […]

9y ago

Bray Wyatt|Randy Orton|Sheamus|Triple H

Dirty Deeds: AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd Charged In Murder Plot

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was charged with attempting to arrange a murder. Police raided the drummer’s home in Tarunga, New Zealand, on Thursday morning. According to the BBC News, officials found methamphetamine and marijuana at Rudd’s home during the raid and he has been charged accordingly. While full details have not yet emerged, it appears […]

9y ago

ac/dc|murder|new zealand

George Lucas Museum Concept Revealed, Jar Jar Binks Thankfully Not Featured

George Lucas isn’t running (or ruining) Star Wars any longer. Instead, he’s been focusing his attention on opening the Lucas Museum of Natural Art in Chicago, IL. The museum released sketches today featuring a building that could come straight from Lucas’ 1977 space opera. Announced on June 24, 2014, the LMNA will showcase the visual […]

9y ago

Chicago|disney|george lucas|star wars

Charlie Crist Concedes FL Election, Loses For Third Time In Four Years

Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist called his opponent, incumbent Republican Rick Scott, around midnight to concede defeat in Tuesday’s election. This marks the third time Crist has lost, for three different parties, in the last four years. Crist, a career politician, was defeated by Marco Rubio in the Republican primary in 2010, then was defeated […]

9y ago

Barack Obama|cnn|florida|house of representatives

Where Do I Vote: 2014 Midterm Elections Likely To See Low Turnout

The polls open early across America today leaving many to ask “Where do I vote?” Its a fair question for those interested in having a hand in the direction of the country. Yet, without the inclusion of a presidential election, midterm elections routinely see relatively low voter turnout. According to Fairvote.org, turnout of eligible voters […]

9y ago

cnn|house of representatives

‘Doctor Who’ Finale: Missy Reveals Herself

Doctor Who Series 8 is drawing to a close, and as he is wont to do, Steven Moffat kicked off the two-part season finale with an emotional roller coaster. “Dark Water” was filled with twists, turns and emotional gut punches. But the biggest twist was saved for last as series eight enigma Missy finally revealed […]

9y ago

bbc|doctor who|Jenna Coleman|Peter Capaldi|sci-fi

Jim Carrey Is At It Again, Promotes ‘Dumb And Dumber To’ On ‘Today’ Show

Its been 20 years since Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels delighted audiences with the 1994 hit Dumb and Dumber. Rumors have long since percolated around a possible sequel and now, two years after the reunion was announced, the plastic faced funny man is back to his old antics in support of the November 14 release […]

9y ago

jim carrey|today show

Tony Romo Injured in Cowboys Loss, Is A Collapse Near?

Tony Romo, off to a great start in 2014, has led the Cowboys to an unexpected 6-1 record and first place in the NFC east leading into last night’s Monday Night Football game. Unfortunately, Romo and the Cowboys experienced an all-too-familiar scenario, dealing with injuries and turnovers en route to a loss to a struggling […]

9y ago

Dallas Cowboys|nfl|tony romo|Washington Redskins

Detroit Lions Flip The Script on the Falcons

The Detroit Lions squeaked out a dramatic victory in London, winning 22-21 on a Matt Prater field goal as time expired. The result was a familiar one for Lions fans, only for once their team wasn’t the one blowing the second half lead. The first half certainly had fans crying, “Same old Lions.” Atlanta ran […]

9y ago

atlanta falcons|Detroit Lions|Matt Ryan|Matthew Stafford|nfl

‘Doctor Who’: Is Clara Leaving?

After a rough start, many Doctor Who fans are finally warming up to Miss Clara Oswald, Doctor Who companion and speaker of sass. Yet, after a strong performance in Series 8, could the Coal Hill School English teacher be ready to leave The Doctor? (Warning, minor Series 8 spoilers may follow). Series 8, of course, […]

9y ago

doctor who

Dwight Wade

I hail from the midwestern United States. A married father of two (soon to be three), I spend my time reading, writing riding my bike or DMing my monthly D&D game.