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A former Broward County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Tuesday for “his complete inaction” during the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The New York Times reports Scot Peterson has been charged with neglect of a child, culpable negligence, and perjury. The officer resigned after he faced heavy scrutiny for failing to confront the gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on […]
A cruise ship crashed into a tourist boat before ramming into a dock in Venice, Italy after experiencing a “technical issue” on Sunday. At around 8:30 a.m., the MSC Opera was pulling into the dock at San Basilio in the Giudecca canal when the cruise ship experienced unforeseen circumstances which led to a collision with a nearby river […]
Steve Kerr is one of the most outspoken coaches in the NBA, particularly on the subject of gun control in the United States, so it’s less than surprising that he had a few things to share following a shooting in Virginia Beach that left 11 people dead. Kerr appeared in a pre-game press conference ahead […]
A principal in Louisiana has resigned after being arrested at a Washington, DC strip club. Holy Family Principal Michael Comeau was chaperoning a middle school trip to the nation’s capital when he was arrested at Archibald’s Gentlemen’s Club in Northwest DC. Police were called to the club, just blocks from the White House, to found […]
Taylor Swift kicked off Pride Month by taking a stand for LGBTQ rights. On Saturday, the singer-songwriter published a letter that encouraged Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander to support the Equality Act. The House-approved bill aims to protect the LGBTQ community from discrimination in public settings, including schools and the workplace. The Equality Act will now […]
Ben & Jerry’s is looking to cash in on the CBD boom. The frozen dessert maker announced their intentions to drop a CBD-infused ice cream as soon as the compound is legal on the federal level. The Vermont-based company announced the plan Thursday on its official website. “We’re doing this for our fans,” said Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew […]
Ed Truitt says he had two options when he found himself at the end of an officer’s gun barrel: Comply and get killed or disobey and survive. The young black man faced this dilemma early Sunday morning in the parking lot of an Arkansas convenience store. Law enforcement arrived at the area at around 3 a.m. and began instructing […]
A campgrounds manager lost her job this week after pulling a gun on a black couple that was trying to have a picnic. The confrontation occurred Sunday at a Kampgrounds of America spot in Starkville, Mississippi. Jessica Richardson captured the moment on video and shared it on social media. “RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL!” she captioned the clip. “Today […]
Michael Phelps opened up about his battle with mental health issues on Twitter and encouraged others suffering to seek counseling. The Olympic gold medalist said that he fought suicidal ideation with the help of licensed professionals, crediting therapy with saving his life. “I struggled with anxiety and depression and questioned whether or not I wanted […]
A Madison Beer concert was briefly interrupted when a gun scare caused a panic in the crowd. The singer was midway through a cover of Radiohead’s “Creep” during her set at Napa Valley BottleRock festival when screams could be heard in the audience. Beer rushed to the side of the stage, and asked the crew what was happening. In video […]
