Longtime Atlanta news anchor Jovita Moore died after a battle with brain cancer
Thursday. Black journalists remember her as an inspiration and “icon.”
Author: Gabriela Miranda, USA TODAY
More than decorated skulls: What is the Day of the Dead and how is the holiday celebrated?
The Day of the Dead holiday is not part of Halloween. It honors the dead with offerings, food and more. It has roots in Aztec and Catholic beliefs.
‘Dangerous to hunt illegally’: Elephant kills poacher in South Africa, park officials suspect
An alleged poacher was found dead and likely killed by an elephant on Thursday. A national park said the person was killed and “left behind.”
New York City all-glass attraction, Summit One Vanderbilt, encourages ‘no skirt’ policy
The Summit One Vanderbilt attraction in New York offers skyline views and reflective floors and walls. But there’s a recommended “no skirt” policy.
More than 1,800 Washington state workers quit or were fired after refusing COVID vaccine
More than 1,800 Washington state workers have quit or have been fired over the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Real life Squid Games? Korean culture takes center stage at non-lethal events.
Fans of Netflix’s hit show “Squid Game” are joining real life reenactments of the show. But some are about highlighting Korean culture, not death.
Nearly 90 rattlesnakes found underneath California home: A ‘total snakemare’
In a Facebook post, Sonoma County Reptile Rescue said they removed over 90 rattlesnakes from one home in California. Some called it a “snakemare.”
#Sprinklegate: UK bakery banned from using sprinkles imported from US
#Sprinklegate in the UK started when a bakery owner in England announced he was banned from using his signature sprinkles imported from the U.S.
White Marvel Comics’ editor wrote under a Japanese persona. Coworker quits over the news
In 2017, Marvel editor-in-chief admitted to scripting comics under a Japanese persona he created. Screenwriter Steven DeKnight resigned Marvel.
At over 7 feet tall, Turkish woman confirmed as world’s tallest living woman
Rumeysa Gelgi stands at 7 feet tall and 0.7 inches and is the tallest living woman. At just 18, Gelgi was titled the tallest teenager living in 2014.