Washington Nationals super fan sports wild “W” beard in support of his hometown team

A Washington Nationals super fan has been sporting a wild “W” beard to support his hometown team for around three years, and this year he hopes it will inspire the team to win its first-ever World Series title. 

‘Life-changing’ visit to tourist attraction leads to woman’s early breast cancer diagnosis

When Bal Gill visited Camera Obscura & World of Illusions in May, she had no idea just how life-changing the experience would be — one of the attractions helped her discover that she had breast cancer and led to an early diagnosis.

Bill in Massachusetts could result in a fine for those who use the "b-word"

The next time you use a profanity that starts with a "b" in Massaschusetts, you could be fined or thrown in prison, if a bill currently before the state legislature is passed.

DeSantis supports Florida bills allowing college athletes to make money

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who captained his university’s baseball team, backed California-style legislation Thursday that would allow Florida college athletes to cash in on their names and images.

Bed Bath & Beyond pulls controversial black jack-o-lanterns from shelves

Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond have removed their black jack-o-lanterns from store shelves after receiving complaints that they were a form of blackface.

Paris 2024 Olympics emblem sparks comparisons to Tinder logo, ‘Fleabag’ star

The emblem for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 was revealed Monday, and the organizing committee says the emblem “brings together three iconic symbols connected to sport, the Games and France” — but many people weren’t super enthused about the design.

Former Disney employee accused of stealing from parks

Orlando police arrested a former Walt Disney World employee they say stole $14,000 worth of costumes and props from the Magic Kingdom and Epcot theme parks. Patrick Allen Spikes, 24, faces burglary, grand theft, and trafficking in stolen property charges

Florida Senate votes to uphold suspension of former Broward Sheriff Scott Israel

The Florida Senate handed a political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, as the chamber backed the suspension of a county sheriff who the Republican governor said bungled the response to last year's mass shooting in Parkland that killed 17 people.

Most prison deaths found to be from natural causes, accidents

More than 50 percent of the death investigations over a five-year span involved deaths from natural causes or accidents