Walmart is introducing Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other tap-to-pay payment methods at its stores, marking a major change to the retailer’s checkout experience. According to CBS News, customers will be able to use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other contactless payment options at select Walmart locations beginning Aug. 24. The company plans to expand … Read more
Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to settle class action lawsuits filed by relatives of body donors whose remains were illegally sold on the black market. According to the Associated Press, the lawsuits were brought by 47 family members of donors who had entrusted their loved ones’ bodies to Harvard’s Anatomical Gift … Read more
A woman has been arrested after federal authorities alleged she planned an ISIS-inspired attack targeting the New York State Capitol in Albany. According to ABC News, 35-year-old Jessica Bowie was taken into custody Wednesday following an FBI investigation. In a criminal complaint unsealed Thursday, investigators allege Bowie pledged allegiance to ISIS through online communications and … Read more
Authorities in Colorado are reminding residents to lock their vehicles after a black bear was found dead inside an unlocked car. According to The Independent, the approximately 250-pound black bear entered the vehicle in Colorado Springs but was unable to get back out. Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife said the bear destroyed the interior … Read more
A family is mourning the loss of a teen who died after a soccer match at a Phoenix park escalated into a violent brawl. According to the New York Post, 19-year-old Tumusifu Bazirake was playing in a soccer game against a group of strangers at Sueno Park on Aug. 6 at approximately 8 p.m. when … Read more
A Detroit teenager is in police custody after authorities say he shot his father before fleeing to Ohio in the family’s vehicle. According to Detroit News, investigators believe the shooting stemmed from “an instance of discipline” involving the teen and his father. Officers responded to the home around 5 p.m. Tuesday after receiving reports of … Read more
France is officially banning unsolicited telemarketing calls beginning August 11, as part of a new law aimed at protecting consumers from persistent marketing calls and phone scams. According to the Associated Press, businesses will no longer be allowed to contact consumers for marketing purposes without first obtaining their consent. The legislation comes after years of … Read more
A California woman is fighting for her life after police say she was struck by a vehicle allegedly taken by two young children in Oakland. According to ABC7 News, witnesses reported seeing a white sedan speeding down 35th Avenue before it hit the woman Thursday while she was walking her dog. The victim has been … Read more
A misconduct investigation involving Christine Wells Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, has officially been closed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing following an anonymous complaint. According to WLOX, Wonsley said she had never received a complaint from patients throughout her nursing career prior to her son’s death. The investigation stemmed from an anonymous complaint … Read more
A Florida steakhouse is inviting guests to leave more than just their worries at the door. According to People, CLASS Soiree Steakhouse is hosting a monthly Nude Dining Experience, where patrons can enjoy a multi-course meal while dining without clothing. The experience includes a champagne toast followed by a five-course steakhouse dinner shared with other … Read more
A U.S. Postal Service employee is facing criminal charges after investigators say she stole a winning lottery ticket from the mail and fraudulently claimed the prize for herself. According to KNOE, 28-year-old Lakaysha Lockhart worked at a post office in Oakland Park, Florida, when the alleged theft occurred. Investigators said a Tampa woman won $2,600 … Read more
A California man has been arrested after federal investigators alleged he sent death threats through Facebook to the stepmother of one of Nolan Wells’ friends. According to TMZ, Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce has been charged with interstate transmission of a threatening communication. Investigators allege Dumarce used the Facebook account with the handle “yaeyae962” to send … Read more
Complex and adidas are officially changing the game for sneaker drop culture, joining forces for an unprecedented 24-hour unscripted live-stream marathon. Dubbed the “Sidequest Summer Streamathon,” the non-stop broadcast kicks off Friday, July 31, bringing pure, unfiltered New York City energy straight to viewers’ screens. Anchored by Complex host Jordan Rose and viral Twitch streamer, … Read more
A Pennsylvania man is facing criminal charges after police say he shot and killed his neighbor’s rooster because he was tired of the bird waking him up in the mornings. According to NBC Philadelphia, officers with the Pocono Township Police Department responded after the rooster’s owner reported that the animal had been shot while on … Read more
The woman who went viral last year after calling an 8-year-old Black child with autism a racial slur has been found guilty of disorderly conduct. According to the Star Tribune, Shiloh Hendrix appeared in court on Tuesday, July 21, where a jury found her guilty following more than nine hours of deliberations. Hendrix was sentenced … Read more
A Taco Bell employee in Memphis, Tennessee, is facing criminal charges after police say she threw boiling water on a co-worker during an argument at the restaurant. According to Action News 5, 19-year-old Makayla Henderson was arrested following the July 18 incident. The victim told investigators the altercation happened while the two were at work. … Read more
An Arkansas police officer died while rescuing his fiancée from strong river currents just hours after proposing to her. According to 4029 News, Officer Fred Marsh ,24, passed away on July 18 while canoeing on the Elk River with his fiancée and friends. Family members said the proposal had taken place earlier that day, making … Read more
A man is sharing his story after he was thrown into the air by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park earlier this month. Carl Isom-McDaniel, 65, said the animal showed no obvious signs of aggression before the encounter. The incident, which was captured on video, quickly spread across social media. Speaking in a video … Read more
Consumers in Canada are being urged to check their spice cabinets after a brand of garlic powder sold at Dollarama stores was recalled over concerns about possible bacterial contamination. According to People, Heavenly Spices brand garlic powder has been recalled due to the potential presence of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. … Read more
China has officially banned AI companion apps, including customizable virtual companions, under new regulations that took effect on July 15. According to Dexerto, five Chinese government departments jointly introduced the rules, which prohibit AI tools from excessively catering to users’ emotions or encouraging emotional dependence. Under the new regulations, companies developing AI products must clearly … Read more
