NBA rumors: Rockets' hands tied on Porter Jr., Immanuel Quickley extension, new rest rules for stars
The latest NBA rumors include the Rockets' options with Kevin Porter Jr., Immanuel Quickley's contract extension and the NBA's new anti-load-management policy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Switzerland: Hundreds of sex abuse cases 'tip of the iceberg', say researchers
A report commissioned by Catholic Church uncovers cases dating back to the 1950s.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: 3 Brewers David Stearns could bring with him to New York Mets
The New York Mets have hired former Milwaukee Brewers executive David Stearns to run their front office. Stearns could bring these Brewers with him to NYC.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ford announces leadership changes, adding more family to the mix
Ford says the great-great-granddaughter and great-great-grandson of founder Henry Ford would be taking on leadership roles in the company
1970-01-01 08:00
Russian airliner forced to land in corn field
Ural Airlines says no one was injured and denies a lack of spare parts was to blame for hydraulic failure.
1970-01-01 08:00
Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising
1970-01-01 08:00
15 Facts About ‘An American Werewolf in London’
Director John Landis wrote the script for ‘An American Werewolf in London’ when he was just a teenager—but for years, no one wanted to make the movie.
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon Opens New Manhattan Offices at Former Lord & Taylor Site
Amazon.com Inc. has opened offices at the former Lord & Taylor building in midtown Manhattan, more than three
1970-01-01 08:00
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is suspending state gas and diesel taxes again
Georgia’s governor is suspending state taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel
1970-01-01 08:00
Mum paid two kids from 'bad area' to beat up her child's bully
A woman has revealed the lengths her mother went to to get her childhood bully off her back. Posting in the Petty Revenge subreddit, the woman opened up about a moment in her childhood when her mum came to her defence and got revenge on her daughter’s behalf by paying two other kids to 'beat up her bully'. In a since-deleted post, the woman explained that she was in the third grade and being bullied by a kid in the same class who also lived in her neighbourhood. One day when she was walking to her friend’s place, she a girl “fly across the room” and informed her mum, who called Child Protective Services (CPS). The kids, including her future bully, were taken away but soon returned to their parents. She wrote: “Well when he got back he somehow found out my mom called CPS so at the bus stop before school he sucker punched me, I was down on the ground. “Everyone saw it but didn’t say anything to anyone. Our teacher happened to be a close friend of my mom and her husband works with my dad so if I said something my parents would’ve found out instantly.” Though the OP didn’t inform their parents, someone else did. She revealed her mother went to the “worst area” of Detroit and paid two kids $20 each to beat up the boy who punched her daughter. Some Redditors in the comments couldn't help but be impressed with her mother’s protective instincts and joked that she was like some sort of mafia boss. “Damn she literally hired them for their first mercenary job,” someone commented. Another wrote: “Now this is a mob story I can get behind. Your moms is a bad ass. You also did the right thing trying to help that family.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
TikToker launches impassioned rant about paper straws served in plastic cups
A man has gone viral on TikTok for sharing his candid thoughts on paper straws, and he certainly didn't hold back. In the clip, Tom (@tom.daddario) states that while he cares about the planet, the notion of paper straws "f***ing p***es" him off. "This paper straw is going to fall apart and make your drinks suck halfway through," he passionately continued, adding: "But the thing that makes me mad about it is that it came in a plastic cup, with a plastic cover! This ratio must be 20:1! How about you give me a plastic straw and a paper f***ing cup, that way, we can help the planet and I can enjoy my f***ing drink!" This isn't the first time the paper straw has caused a debate online, with many snubbing the straw across X/Twitter. "Paper straws…one of the stupidest things going," one person wrote, while another called them "the worst." A third added: "I appreciate that paper straws are good for the environment but I must say I truly despise using them." @tom.daddario Had to put this here #tomdaddario #fyp #foryoufage #viral #pancakesandsyrup #fypppppppp #fypシ #fypppppppp #comedy #comedyvideos #newyork #nyc #lgbtq #standup #comedian #standupcomedy It comes after scientists at the University of Antwerp found chemicals called PFAs (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances) in 90 per cent of paper straws, 80 per cent of bamboo straws, 75 per cent of plastic straws, and 40 per cent of glass straws. Meanwhile, none were found in steel straws. PFAs are "known to be potentially harmful for wildlife, humans, and the environment" over time, and while they found that the chemical level was low, researchers suggested health risks could build up over time. Dr Thimo Groffen, one of the scientists carrying out the study, said: "Straws made from plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo, are often advertised as being more sustainable and eco-friendly than those made from plastic. "However, the presence of PFAS in these straws means that's not necessarily true." While he suggests investing in a steel straw, he said it might be an idea to "avoid using straws at all". Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
1970-01-01 08:00
WNBA Most Improved Player race: Who wins the award?
The WNBA regular season has wrapped and award announcements are coming. How will voters decide between Satou Sabally and Jordin Canada for Most Improved Player?
1970-01-01 08:00
