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A Utah man has died after being struck by lightning while riding a Jet Ski off the coast of Florida over the weekend. According to the Daily Mail, 47-year-old Steve Matheson was riding near Fort De Soto Park at approximately 6:30 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by lightning. Emergency responders rushed Matheson to a … Read more

A hero mother is gone this weekend not by accident, but by choice. She looked at her burning home and did what mothers do: she went back for her child.

Uber is expanding its safety tools by rolling out a new feature that allows parents and guardians to watch their teen’s ride in real time. According to PEOPLE, the live video streaming feature is currently available in nine U.S. markets and is expected to expand nationwide over the coming weeks. The feature is part of … Read more

A Virginia doctor is sharing a frightening experience after waking up to discover a bat trying to get into her mouth while she was sleeping. According to WRAL, Dr. Krista Edelman of Richmond was asleep in her home when the incident occurred. She later recounted the ordeal in a social media post, explaining that she … Read more

Tim Curry, the British actor and singer whose portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”

A massive flash flood tore through the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday morning, and the numbers keep climbing by the hour

A Pennsylvania family is searching for answers after their 22-year-old son was fatally shot by a police officer after allegedly going to the wrong house while intoxicated. According to 6ABC, Glenn Pysher had been celebrating a friend’s birthday at a local bar before the group continued the celebration at another friend’s home. Pysher’s parents said … Read more

A man is facing criminal charges after authorities say a workplace prank involving a hydraulic grapple ended in the death of his co-worker. According to NBC News, 34-year-old Christopher Boone Crimmins has been charged with second-degree manslaughter following the death of 26-year-old Tyler Anthony Lynch. Investigators said the two men were working on a tree … Read more

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

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

#Socialites, come get into this: Center City Philadelphia has a new boogeyman walking the streets, and this one’s hiding behind a busted Chucky mask instead of a hockey mask.

Bill Rasmussen, the visionary founder who created ESPN and changed how we watch sports forever, died from complications of Parkinson’s disease. The news of his passing was announced this Tuesday by the network.