If you ask Dr. Katie Bouman, she’ll humbly tell you that it was a team effort – and it certainly was. But there’s no denying how impactful the 29-year-old was in generating the world’s first image of a black hole, which was released by NASA this week. Bouman, a computer READ MORE >
The 2019 Boston Marathon is coming up in April, and many brands will be trying to capitalize on the countless attentive eyeballs. Two such brands are Dunkin’ and Saucony, who are teaming up for a Dunkin’-themed sneaker for the second year in a row. The sneaker is pretty hard to READ MORE >
The name “Ellen” and the word “kindness” have long gone hand-in-hand. But a recent televised gesture further strengthened that connection, as she, the Cheerios brand, and the College of Charleston collaborated to help two South Carolina teens earn an education. High-school seniors Darius Smith and Jaheim President were invited onto READ MORE >
All scholarships may as well be gold, given the high costs of college tuition. But when a scholarship makes history and inspires people around the world, it’s even more valuable. That’s what Toni Harris is learning now, as she just became the first female to earn a football scholarship at READ MORE >
Is dancing a sport? If you ask dancers themselves, they’ll likely say yes – and with a new proposal to make breakdancing an Olympic sport in 2024, they now have a stronger argument. Organizers of the 2024 Summer Olympic games in Paris have submitted a proposal to implement the sport READ MORE >
While Valentine’s Day is lovely for many, it’s also a day on which a lot of people feel lonely and left out. But this year, three middle school boys in Kansas tried to counter that sad truth. Tristan Valentine (yes, that’s his real name), Kyan Rice, and Lincoln Holmes didn’t READ MORE >
Angelo’s Bachelor Party was supposed to be an 80s-themed snowboarding trip at Okemo Mountain in Vermont with his closest friends. But after a social media typo went viral, a new friend joined along. The hashtag #AngelosBachelorParty was buzzing this past weekend after an invite for Angelo’s bachelor party was accidentally READ MORE >
Spotify curated a 2018 capsule so users can get an inside look on their year’s listening habits. As the year comes to a close, there are many things to look forward to in the fresh start of 2019. But, it can be fun to reflect on all you’ve accomplished in READ MORE >
Jeff Bezos puts his fortune to good use by aiding the homeless and creating a network of preschools. Amazon’s new charity is a prime example of the power mega-wealthy companies have to drive change. Jeff Bezos has created a $2 billion fund to help aid homeless families and create nonprofit READ MORE >
Vulture creates an imaginative look in how the media may have covered the events that unfold in “A Star is Born”. We live in a 24-hour news cycle. We’re constantly bombarded with content about our favorite celebrities, political leaders, tragedies, and victories. We can become consumed with learning more about READ MORE >