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The recent wildfires in Hawaii have had devastating impacts, but there are ways you can help from afar right now.

Wildfires in West Maui: How to Help

A report from the nonprofit, independent newsroom released this morning revealed fresh details about the opulent lifestyle Justice Thomas has allegedly been living for the past 30 years, which has been funded by wealthy friends via gifts and lavish hospitality.

Clarence Thomas Had Cozy Ties to at Least Other GOP Billionaires Besides Harlan Crow: ProPublica

The total amount of credit card debt in the U.S. surged past the $1 trillion mark in the second quarter of 2023 — a historic high, according to a recent report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

U.S. Consumers Have Racked Up More Than $1T in Cumulative Credit Debt, an Historic High

Malala Yousafzai posted the best entry to the ongoing “This Barbie” meme we’ve seen so far.

“This Barbie Has a Nobel Prize. He’s Just Ken”: Malala Yousafzai Jokes With Social Media Post

An Oklahoma judge is being investigated by a state judicial ethics panel after they were caught using their phone and scrolling through social media during a murder trial.

Oklahoma Judge Caught Using Their Phone During a Murder Trial

A major shift is underway in Florida’s educational landscape after the state Board of Education approved academic standards on July 19 that will reshape the teaching of Black history.

Florida Education Board Approves Controversial New Standards for Teaching Black History

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We can't get enough of this French Women's World Cup ad

Dylan Mulvaney posted a new update for her 10M+ TikTok followers this week, letting them know she has traveled to Peru amid the ongoing anti-trans backlash to her Bud Light social media partnership in April.

Dylan Mulvaney Solo Travels to Peru To “Feel Safe” Following Bud Light Backlash

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Jennifer Lawrence is one of the biggest movie stars on Earth, but the 32-year-old actor says she had zero hesitation when it came to appearing fully nude in her new film, ‘No Hard Feelings.’

J. Law says she has no regrets about THAT raunchy 'No Hard Feelings' scene

America’s car culture is literally killing us.

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Reached a 40-Year High in 2022

Well, this wasn't on our 2023 bingo card.

Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg Agree to a Cage Fight (??)

PHOTO: 'Stranger Things' / Netflix

Linda Hamilton is the latest ‘80s and ‘90s pop culture icon to get a turn on ‘Stranger Things.’ The 66-year-old actor, best known for originating the role of Sarah Connor in ‘The Terminator’ franchise, will be joining the popular sci-fi Netflix series for its upcoming fifth and final season.

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Wildfires in West Maui: How to Help

Several organizations on the ground are in need of monetary donations. Here's just a few.

Clarence Thomas Had Cozy Ties to at Least Other GOP Billionaires Besides Harlan Crow: ProPublica

The report highlighted the decades-long lack of transparency regarding Justice Thomas' financial relationships with Republican mega-donors and his decision-making on the nation’s highest bench.

U.S. Consumers Have Racked Up More Than $1T in Cumulative Credit Debt, an Historic High

The driving force behind this debt increase is primarily the rising cost of living.

“This Barbie Has a Nobel Prize. He’s Just Ken”: Malala Yousafzai Jokes With Social Media Post

The 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner posted a photo of herself and her husband Asser Malik in a movie theater’s “Barbie” box on social media.

Oklahoma Judge Caught Using Their Phone During a Murder Trial

The trial involved Khristian Tyler Martzall, who was accused of beating his girlfriend's son, who was 2 years old at the time, to death. He was convicted of second-degree manslaughter.

Florida Education Board Approves Controversial New Standards for Teaching Black History

The standards address Black history education from kindergarten through high school.

We can't get enough of this French Women's World Cup ad

The ad perfectly subverts the gender stereotypes that persists in professional sports.

Dylan Mulvaney Solo Travels to Peru To “Feel Safe” Following Bud Light Backlash

“I feel very safe here. It’s a little sad that I had to leave my country to feel safe, but that will get better eventually.”

J. Law says she has no regrets about THAT raunchy 'No Hard Feelings' scene

'I didn’t even have a second thought. It was hilarious to me.'

U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Reached a 40-Year High in 2022

Hazardous infrastructure and the rise in the popularity of SUVs, which are more fatal than smaller cars, have increased pedestrian deaths by 77% from 2010 to 2021, per GHSA.

Elon Musk And Mark Zuckerberg Agree to a Cage Fight (??)

Well, this wasn't on our 2023 bingo card.

Linda Hamilton is joining 'Stranger Things 5' in new role

The 66-year-old actor is best known for her work as Sarah Connor in 'The Terminator' franchise.