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NBA legend Charles Barkley has made a particular amendment to his will after the Supreme Court decided to outlaw affirmative action in college admissions. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rejected using race as a factor in college admissions, saying it violates the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. Due to this decision, which angered…

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A Las Vegas, Nevada, man recently introduced his two-year-old son to the firefighter who pulled him, the dad, from a burning home 23 years ago, inspiring him to become a firefighter himself. Twenty-six-year-old Xavier Lewis wrote in a viral tweet, “When I was 2 years old, my house caught on fire, and I was trapped…

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Personal demons no longer haunt Mariel Hemingway. The Oscar-nominated actress and granddaughter of the late Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway feels at peace after addressing her dark past. Her family has been plagued by mental illness, addiction and alcoholism. Seven of her family members committed suicide, including her grandfather, in 1961 and her sister Margaux…

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The Girl Scouts’ annual cookie sale, which wrapped up earlier this month, is vital for every troop. However, it’s especially crucial for Troop 6000, which comprises girls living in shelters or experiencing homelessness. Troop 6000’s cookie sales cover all fees for the girls, including summer camps, trips, and other activities. Since 2017, the troop has…

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