China Faces Record Chikungunya Outbreak China has recorded over 10,000 cases of chikungunya, believed to be the country’s largest outbreak on record. The mosquito-borne virus can cause fever, joint pain, headaches, muscle aches, swelling, and rash. The young, elderly, and those with pre-existing health issues are most at risk, and “there are no medicines to…
A routine Monday at a north Austin Target turned deadly on August 11 when 32-year-old Ethan Nieneker opened fire in the parking lot, killing three and injuring one. Victims included Target employee Hector Leopoldo Martinez Machuca, 24; Adam Chow, 65; and Chow’s 4-year-old granddaughter, Astrid Fung. Chow’s wife, Doris, survived. Police Chief Lisa Davis called…
A Georgia family is facing an unthinkable ordeal after their young son, Beckham Reed, was stung over 150 times by a swarm of yellow jackets. The terrifying incident occurred while Beckham was riding an electric toy car alongside his cousins. Unaware of the danger beneath them, they accidentally disturbed a hidden yellow jacket nest, according…
Instant karma is the belief that good or bad actions bring immediate consequences, providing a sense of justice and fairness in the world. It often brings a smile to people’s faces and can inspire one to act positively. The Instant Karma subr eddit is chock full of videos and pics of people immediately getting what they deserve. Here are some of…
Watching sexist getting owned online is one of my favorite things to watch online. Since this seems to be a new golden age for idiots with hot takes, I get to see it pretty often. Folks who love spouting off sexist nonsense should mostly be ignored. They just want to argue. However, that doesn’t mean hitting them…
A Texas district court judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke to stop what Attorney General Ken Paxton described as a “misleading financial-influence scheme to fund runaway Democrats who fled Texas to break quorum. ” The order stops O’Rourke and his political group, Powered By People, from fundraising and expending funds…
Pete Buttigieg has ruled out a 2026 run for Michigan’s open Senate seat or governorship, signaling interest in a 2028 presidential bid. The former Transportation Secretary announced his decision on X, stating he would instead focus on supporting candidates who share his values. Political insiders told Politico this move preserves his chances for a future White House…
A Former President’s Blunt Call to ActionAt a private Democratic fundraiser on July 11, a former president delivered an unusually direct message: “It’s going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions… Democrats [need] to just toughen up.” No Excuses for InactionChallenging disengaged supporters, he said,…
Monica Riley once dreamed of becoming the world’s heaviest woman, aiming to reach over 1,000 lbs by consuming enormous quantities of high-calorie foods. Struggling with weight since childhood, she turned her challenges into a personal goal, with her partner Sid fully supporting her.
Tokyo, Japan — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Japan was struck by the most powerful earthquake the nation has experienced in 140 years, leaving devastation, grief, and an entire country in crisis. The 9.1-magnitude quake, with its epicenter off the northeast coast near Miyagi Prefecture, shook the nation for more than a full…