Jacob Pinkney

Plane Vanishes Into Thin Air: Debris Found

Reports indicate that a plane carrying four people vanished into thin air Monday afternoon. The occupants included Jennifer Blumin, a well-known New York City designer; her two sons; and Nathan Ulrich, Blumin’s partner. Ulrich was listed as the pilot. The plane, a smaller MU-2B model, was allegedly carrying its passengers from Puerto Rico to an […]

7y ago

‘Don’t Pay The Ransom’: WannaCry Cyberattack Has Hit 150 Countries In Three Days

Reports indicate that a cyberattack experts claim may have originated somewhere in Europe has infected over 200,000 computers in 150 various countries in the span of just three days. “WannaCry,” as the bug has been named, works by locking users out of their computer accounts, then demanding that they pay hefty sums of money to […]

7y ago

college

Expected To Die At Age 10, This Man Just Graduated College

Reports claim that Ryan Dant recently achieved his dream of graduating from the esteemed University of Louisville, almost 20 years after doctors said he should’ve died. A CNN story indicates that the 29-year-old Dant had always dreamed of attending his dream school in Kentucky, but a rare disease known as mucopolysaccharidosis I (or MPS I) […]

7y ago

Health|Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama Speaks Out: Former First Lady Slams New Administration’s Policy

New reports indicate that former first lady Michelle Obama is outraged at the Trump administration’s decision to cut back on stringent regulations regarding the nutritional requirements of school lunches. According to a CNN story, the 53-year-old wife of former president Barack Obama claims that certain issues are too important to make political, and children’s nutrition […]

7y ago

BMWs Are Randomly Exploding Across The Country, And Experts Have No Idea Why

Reports of BMWs randomly exploding across the country have reached the dozens, according to ABC in San Francisco. Apparently, the German luxury vehicles are catching fire after being parked and turned off, and experts have no idea why. ABC reports that in San Francisco alone, extensive property damage has been caused by the fires, with […]

7y ago

Congress|prison

U.S. Representative Convicted: Corrine Brown Faces 357 Years Behind Bars

Corrine Brown, a former U.S. Representative that represented the Duval County district of Florida, was found guilty of 18 of 22 counts of fraud, corruption, and conspiracy early Thursday afternoon, according to reports. The 18 charges carry with them a maximum jail time of 357 years, though Brown, 70, is not likely to receive all […]

7y ago

south carolina

‘Nightmare House’: Strange House Listing Includes A Mysterious Tenant You Are Never Allowed To Ask About

According to reports, a house listing in Cayce, South Carolina- a small town of 12,000 near the state’s capital of Columbia – has an unusual request for anyone interested in potentially buying the property: “don’t bother asking” about the tenant who lives upstairs, rent and lease-free. “Upstairs apartment cannot be shown under any circumstances. Buyer […]

7y ago

kids

Parents: Worried About Your Kid’s Future? Studies Show Preschool May Help Ease Your Mind

According to a study recorded by the popular Science outlet, preschool may just be the answer to nipping crime in the bud. Time reports that the Science study followed over 1,500 Chicago kids born in the late 70s and early 80s from the city’s worst neighborhoods. More than half of the children came from families […]

7y ago

death

When Selfies Kill: Reports Indicate Selfies Are Far More Dangerous Than You Think

In Lebanon, a man is killed by a car bomb while taking a selfie. In India, three college students are killed while attempting to take a selfie in front of a moving train. In Russia, two soldiers pose for a selfie with a live grenade. Both are killed. In Spain, a man is bludgeoned by […]

7y ago

america|australia|Donald Trump

Malcolm Turnbull’s New York City Meeting With Trump: Australia PM’s View on the U.S.

Reports indicate that Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in New York City for the first time since the two spoke over the phone in January. That phone conversation marked a particularly awkward point of contention between the two leaders, as Trump reportedly hung up on the Australian […]

7y ago

Uber

Will Uber Soon Give Its Last Ride?

Reports indicate that the billion-dollar ride sharing service that boasts upwards of 40 million riders a month may have lost its way in an industry that it has dominated since its inception in 2009. According to Pittsburgh mayor Bill Peduto, “companies that care about only profit and not societal benefit will see their business models […]

7y ago

Could This Sex Act Be Illegal? New Reports On ‘Stealthing’ Reveal Its Disturbing Rise

Reports indicate that a new initiative taken during sex- “stealthing”– could be on the rise. Allegedly, the act involves the removal of a condom or another contraceptive without a partner’s knowledge. While many may assume the act refers primarily to heterosexual relationships, experts contend that those in same-sex relationships face the alarming issue just as […]

7y ago

china

Why Won’t China Do Anything About North Korea?

As negative reports regarding U.S.-North Korea relations continue to pour in daily, many citizens around the world are wondering when it will all come to a head. The U.S. has been feuding with North Korea for a considerable amount of time now, and between North Korea’s threats of nuclear war and America’s strategic and consistent […]

7y ago

america

North Korea Attacks America In New Propaganda Video

Reports out of Seoul indicate North Korea has released yet another hate-filled propaganda video, but this time, it’s got both the White House and US aircraft carriers in its crosshairs. The video seems to show various scenes from North Korea’s recent military parade, as well as cuts to staged US targets with what looks like […]

7y ago

North Korea Says Nuclear Missile Tests Won’t Stop

According to reports, a rare interview with a North Korean official recently revealed that the communist regime has no intentions of halting its tests of nuclear missiles — no matter what the potential price may be. According to CNN, Sok Chol Won, the director of North Korea’s Institute of Human Rights at the Academy of […]

7y ago

china

China Readying For War? Military Unveils Impressive New Ship

Reports indicate Chinese officials launched the nation’s first domestically built aircraft carrier on Wednesday, sparking rumors that the country of 1 billion plus could be readying itself for war. According to the New York Times, China’s launch of the 1,033-foot ship was hailed as a milestone in President Xi’s quest to extend Chinese military reach […]

7y ago

The Trump Administration’s Tax Plan Has Been Revealed

Reports indicate President Trump’s administration recently unveiled its first official proposal for tax reform, and, while specific details on several aspects of the plan are still cloudy, one thing is certain – it relies heavily on tax cuts for the wealthy. Per a report by the Huffington Post, the tax plan- touted as the “biggest […]

7y ago

Donald Trump

What Does President Trump Have To Say About His Reviews?

According to new reports, the president, who hasn’t quite been in office for 100 days, is not at all happy about what several critics have to say about him. Per CNN, the 70-year-old billionaire took to Twitter recently to blame the media for what he feels have been fairly negative reviews of his presidency thus […]

7y ago

america|education

Is America’s Education System Really That Bad?

With the relatively recent addition of Betsy Devos as President Trump’s Secretary of Education, there have been mixed reviews about the Michigan native’s intentions for America’s education system. Several of her supporters agree with her stance on charter schools and school choice, while dissenters say her views on current educational practices just don’t make sense. […]

7y ago

amazon|america|Shopping

Why Are America’s Malls Dying?

Reports indicate that malls across America are closing at an alarming rate, and several of the stores we’ve all come to know and love may soon be available solely via a computer’s address bar. Macy’s, for instance, a global retail powerhouse with upwards of $27 billion in sales annually, will close the doors of hundreds […]

7y ago