Over the past few years, superhero movies have become more inclusive and have shown a significant celebration of diversity. Fortunately, this trend is continuing — it’s been announced that a live adaption movie of a classic comic series will feature a plus-sized superhero. The comic series “Faith” features a blonde, nerdy, plus-size superhero named Faith…
Feeling The Need For Speed…Safely?
Slow and steady may win the race, but it certainly isn’t very fun. With around 214 million licensed drivers currently in the US, you can bet that a good number of them have felt the need for speed. Unfortunately, driving fast is usually the same as driving dangerously, and can have disastrous (or expensive) results….
Saudi Women Will Soon Have the Ability to Get Behind the Wheel and Drive
On June 24, all Saudi women will finally be allowed to get behind the wheel and learn to drive wherever they want. According to Reuters, the state oil for Aramco will offer about 200 women the chance to learn how to drive. The company is offering to teach their employees and their families at its…
Celtics Forward Gordon Hayward Expected to Be Back By Next Season
Good news out of Boston for Celtics fans. According to ESPN, the team says forward Gordon Hayward underwent surgery to remove screws and plates from his broken left leg and will be ready to hit the court again next season. Hayward broke his leg six minutes into the first quarter of the season opener and…
Famous Fashion Designer Kate Spade Dies Following Apparent Suicide
Famous fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead this June following an apparent suicide. According to News.com.au, her husband Andy said the designer suffered from anxiety and depression for many years. He released a statement saying his wife had been trying to find the right resources to help her deal with her severe depression. He…
Nationwide Youth Sports Injuries Reaching ‘Epidemic Proportions’
Youth sports are and will always be a staple within American culture. Whether it’s soccer, football, hockey, basketball, baseball and softball, or any other form of organized athletics, these activities are not only fun for kids all across the country, but they can teach lifelong lessons that will help children excel in numerous aspects of…
FDA Approves Cannabis-Based Medication For Severe Epilepsy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the prescription of a cannabis-based medicine to treat seizures. According to NBC News, the FDA approved the prescription Epidiolex, a cannabidiol medicine, on Monday, June 25. The medication will help treat severe and rare forms of epilepsy. Epidiolex is a form of cannabidiol, or CBD, which is…
When The Deal Is Too Good: All You Can Eat Hot-Pot Promotion Causes Restaurant Bankruptcy
Aside from needing it to survive, food is one of the best things in life. When food is delicious and inexpensive, it’s even better. But, what happens when it’s so delicious and so inexpensive that the bargain becomes unsustainable? A restaurant in China learned that lesson and it’s still fresh. This past December, a restaurant…
Yeah, Broccoli Coffee Is a Thing Now
People have been trying to sneak healthy options into our diets for years, but have we took science too far? Apparently, there’s a whole new way to make our parents proud after years of having avoided vegetables: broccoli coffee. This concoction was coined by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation when they partnered with Hort…
Why You Should Pay Attention to the Roof While House Hunting
The roof is the shield that protects you and your family from anything happening outside. Without it, you would wake up every morning with sunburn, get soaked by the rain, and ruin your delicious cooking in your kitchen with bugs buzzing around. On top of that, the cost of replacing a roof can easily exceed…