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A Catholic school has come under fire for allegedly "forcing out two gay teachers." The incident took place at John F Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington. It was made public when the school released a statement saying that two of its teachers, Paul Danforth and Michelle Beattie, had…
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An Indiana man with the words "crime pays" tattooed on his forehead is behind bars once again - just months after footage of him, his conspicuous ink and his lawbreaking ways first went viral, The New York Post reports. Donald Murray, 38, from Terre Haute, Indiana was arrested for car…
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After storms and gale-force-winds battered the coast of the United Kingdom and Ireland, a long-lost 'ghost ship' has washed up on a cliffside. The rusted ship was spotted on the rocks of the fishing village of Ballycotton in County Cork in Ireland - seemingly blown onto the shore by Storm…
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Earlier this year, the world watched in horror as Australia was ravaged by devastating bushfires. The human - and particularly animal - cost of the disaster was exponential, with over a billion animals estimated to have lost their lives per ABC. But amid the tragedy, tales of heroism emerged, and some…
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Last week, a story featuring a male plane passenger who repeatedly hit the seat in front of him after a woman reclined it, went viral. Wendi Williams, a teacher, was on an American Airlines flight to a conference in New Orleans when she reclined her seat - to the presumed…
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It's no secret that deathcare in its current form is extremely bad for the environment. The process of embalming, as per the New York Post, releases many toxins into the environment and that's not to mention the clouds of smoke which billow from cremation machines around the world on a…
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A Utah mom was forced to call 911 after running out of milk and the police brought it to her. The incident took place in Highland, Utah, when mom-of-five Shannon Bird ran out of formula for her six-week-old baby at 2 am local time, as per KSL-TV. She typically breastfeeds,…
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The incredible skill of two pilots who managed to land the world's largest passenger plane sideways was captured in dramatic footage over the weekend. Per Sky News, the Etihad Airbus A380, which is flown by two pilots, can be seen appearing to hover just above the ground as it attempted to…
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A petition set up by an 18-year-old campaigner is calling for all schools to teach basic sign language. Jade Kilduff's inspiration for launching the campaign is the powerful story of how sign language helped to transformed her younger brother's life. Per Sky News, four-year-old Christian - who has brain damage…
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The board of an elementary school in Northern California has unanimously decided to rename the educational institution after the former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. According to a report by The Hill, the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education voted in favor of renaming…
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The US Air Force has announced that it has updated its dress code policy to outline a clear approval process for Sikhs and Muslims who wish to serve while wearing garments and articles of their respective faiths, CNN has reported. The new guidelines, which were finalized last week, mean that both…
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An ex-policeman claims that he was assaulted in an unprovoked attack by a woman who allegedly mistook his birthday hat for a pro-Trump 'Make America Great Again' cap. Retired NYPD detective Daniel Sprague, who hails from Staten Island, claims he was celebrating his 50th birthday with his spouse and his…
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A fifth-grade Florida student was "humiliated" after her teacher asked if she was in a relationship with another girl, her mom revealed, as reported by KPTV. The 11-year-old, from Port St. Lucie, is now reportedly too embarrassed to return to school as she was asked the inappropriate question in front of her…
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A mother, who hails from the state of Alabama, has faced widespread condemnation online after a video of her cutting her daughter's braids off started circulating on social media. In the clip, which was initially shared on Facebook, the woman can be seen expressing her anger after the child was…
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A man has provoked a serious debate on social media this week, after repeatedly punching the seat of the woman sitting in front of him seat on a plane after she reclined it. Per The Metro, the incident occurred when teacher Wendi Williams was taking an American Airlines trip to…
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An Australian couple who were quarantined on a cruise ship following the coronavirus outbreak have gone viral, after getting a much-needed shipment of wine delivered to them via a drone. Jan and Dave Binskin, from Queensland, have been confined on the Diamond Princess ship off the coast of Tokyo for…
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A Catholic priest has provoked extreme controversy this week, after suggesting that pedophilia is more acceptable than abortion, as it "doesn't kill anyone". Speaking to CNN affiliate WJAR, Rhode Island priest Rev. Richard Bucci of Sacred Heart Church, claimed that although child molestation and rape is a "horrible thing", comparing…
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A mother who hails from Oklahoma has issued a warning to parents on social media after finding a 'creepy' note in her son's school bag. Per a recent report by NBC 15, the woman (who has chosen not to reveal her identity) discovered the note in the backpack of her…
