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Fully intact mastodon jaw found in New York resident’s backyard
A New York homeowner recently made an unexpected discovery in their backyard. Paleontologists announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17, that they unearthed a complete mastodon jaw in Orange County. The adult mastodon jaw was found sticking out of the soil of the resident’s backyard. Sparked by curiosity, the homeowner reportedly found two teeth hidden by the… -
Disney pulls transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar series
Even though the show isn’t out yet, Disney has cut a storyline from its new animated series. The storyline in one episode of Pixar’s “Win or Lose” was set to center around the gender identity of a trans character. Disney officials said the transgender character will still be in the show. However, Disney cut the… -
Walmart employees to wear body cameras to create ‘safer environment’
Walmart is testing out employees wearing body cameras to create a safer environment. The pilot program is happening in the area of Denton, Texas, with the potential to be added to more locations. While Walmart isn’t commenting on the specific reasons for starting the body camera initiative, it comes at the height of the holiday… -
World’s most powerful wind turbine sees its typhoon-proof blades break in China
The world’s largest single-capacity wind turbine, located off the coast of China, recently experienced a blade failure during testing. Multiple blades reportedly broke off while the turbine was still spinning, though no injuries have been recorded as a result of the incident. This massive piece of renewable energy infrastructure was built by Mingyang. The company… -
Americans’ trust in courts hits record low: Gallup poll
Americans’ trust in the nation’s court system has reached a record low, according to a new Gallup poll out this week. Just 35% of Americans trust in the judicial system and courts, putting it well below the average of other highly developed countries. The drop is substantial and unique to the United States, which has… -
Woman pretends to be late twin sister for 5 years to avoid causing heartbreak
A viral content creator pretended to be her late twin sister to avoid causing her grandparents heartbreak. For five years, Annie Niu kept the secret to herself. Niu, known for her food, beauty and travel content, recently revealed that secret in a viral TikTok video. She explained her elderly grandparents were never told of her… -
AccuWeather issues ‘white Christmas’ forecast
AccuWeather released its long-range “white Christmas” forecast just over a week before the holiday. The weather site predicted more U.S. communities can expect to experience a white Christmas this year compared to 2023. To declare a white Christmas, AccuWeather said there must be 1 inch of snow or more on the ground. Another blast of… -
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ reboot coming to Disney+
One of TV’s most chaotic families is making a comeback. Disney+ announced that “Malcolm in the Middle” is getting a reboot with four brand-new episodes. The streaming platform shared the news on Instagram, captioning a post, “They’re back!” Frankie Muniz, who played the titular character, expressed his excitement, saying he’s ready to show fans where… -
Police question socialist business owner over ‘Most Wanted CEO’ playing cards
A new card game called “Most Wanted CEO” is stirring controversy. The game, created by the self-described socialist apparel company Comrade Workwear, features a deck of cards with prominent CEOs and QR codes linking to pages explaining why they are deemed “evil.” James Harr, the founder of Comrade Workwear, took to TikTok to explain the… -
Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt warns of rapid AI innovation, urges caution
Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt has warned the innovation of artificial intelligence is happening at a rapid pace, and the proper safeguards are not yet in place. Schmidt cautions that we may eventually have to consider “unplugging it all” if AI systems continue to evolve unchecked. “We’re soon going to be able to have computers… -
US urges American citizens to leave Syria amid violence and terrorism
The United States urged Americans in Syria to leave the country on Monday, Dec. 16, after the fall of the Assad regime earlier this month. The U.S. government warned the situation in Syria has become “volatile” and “unpredictable” with acts of violence and “terrorism” in the aftermath of a bloody civil war. The U.S. instructed… -
Trump proposes ending daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump proposed Congress end the practice of daylight saving time. He said adjusting clocks twice a year is inconvenient and costly. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate daylight saving time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t,” Trump posted to Truth Social. The point of turning the… -
San Francisco 49ers player refuses to play Rams
An incident on the sidelines during a crushing loss Thursday night, Dec. 12, to the Los Angeles Rams added insult to the San Francisco 49er’s injury. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game when coaches called his number. Afterward, as expected, his teammates, including team captain George Kittle, were furious. “It’s one person making a…