A transgender woman was humiliated after the bank froze her account when the phone banking system identified her voice as a man’s. Sophia Reis, 47, from Carlton, Nottinghamshire, said that she was left ‘humiliated and embarrassed’ and is now in a battle with the bank to ensure that other transgender people will not be treated … Read more
Twitter seems to have fallen in love with a man in a plaid shirt who sat behind Donald Trump at Thursday’s rally in Billings, Montana. It was clear from the man’s facial expressions that he was not a big fan of what the president had to say, and eventually, he was asked to move. #plaidshirtguy was ANYTHING … Read more
Jude Owens-Fleetwood’s first violin was so small, it’s something you’d picture finding in a dollhouse. He’s gone on to conquer bigger and better violins over the years, which he and his equally gifted younger brother, Lewis, showed off during their appearance last summer on Little Big Shots Australia. You know, just a nice visual in case … Read more
With hurricane season sending punishing winds and rain along the Gulf Coast of the United States, most residents in that area are hunkering down and trying to stay out of harm’s way. Most… but not all. Bethany Kendrick of Mobile, Alabama, wasn’t about to let a little bad weather keep her from pursuing her passion … Read more
The one thing that hasn’t changed? Her megawatt smile. She started out as a teenage detective and ended up a princess. And like her TV and film personas, Kristen Bell has had quite the style transformation! From Veronica Mars to Princess Anna (and beyond), the actress has been delighting us with her chic red carpet looks … Read more
The E.U. has proposed new internet copyright reform laws, and according to Wikimedia (the organization behind Wikipedia), those changes—if accepted—could have serious, potentially negative effects on our connected lives. Wikimedia argues that the context in which copyright operates has changed significantly since the dawn of the internet, and the proposed reforms could hinder internet user’s creativity and the sharing … Read more
Anyone who has put some distance between themselves and their family—either for logistic reasons or for their sanity—knows how hard it can be to keep up with Mom, Dad, your siblings, and that one aunt who can’t stop accidentally making double entendres. Alas, enter the group chat: the convenient way to talk to everyone at … Read more
Alex Jones, the currently besieged host of InfoWars, confronted Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) in the U.S. Capitol, after Rubio’s questioning Wednesday during the Senate’s hearing on Twitter and Facebook. Jones, along with other far-right social media stars like Jack Posobiec, Chuck Johnson, and Laura Loomer, found a seat in the front row during the hearing. While there … Read more
When we talk about rock stars, one thing is certain: the shiniest one out there is Freddie Mercury. The Queen frontman had it all: the charisma, the style, the energy, and most importantly, one of the best voices of all times. Period. Today would have been Freddie Mercury’s 72nd birthday, but unfortunately for everyone, he … Read more
Here’s a peek inside! One of the oldest houses on East Battery in Charleston is for sale. This stunning antebellum mansion hasn’t been on the market in five generations. Now, the 7,500-square-foot, six-bedroom home is currently listed by William Means Real Estate for $6.95 million, and we can all get a peek inside. The Shackleford-Williams “wooden dwelling house … Read more