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Target is coming under fire after its new woke display of for-sale Christmas decorations began spreading around the internet. The items that the retail giant is selling include an LGBT pride nutcracker that holds the flag of the aforementioned sexual group and an African-American Santa Claus in a wheelchair figurine. The internet has produced both…

As Auburn students return to school, one back-to-school photo has captured attention for an unexpected reason. Seventh-grader Brooke Mills smiles brightly in the picture, unaware of the surprising guest behind her – a sizable snake gracefully descending a tree. Brooke’s mother recounts the moment of discovery during the photo session, realizing the snake’s presence only…

Controversy erupted when a six-year-old boy’s innocent drawing led his teacher to call for an “emergency meeting” with his parents, sparking a debate about overreacting to children’s artwork. The concerned father shared the incident on Facebook, revealing that his son’s teacher summoned them after receiving the drawing, depicting their family snorkeling off the Bahamas. Social…

Wendy Auger, a New Hampshire mom, never thought her personalized license plate would land her in a battle with her state’s DMV. After 15 years of having the same vanity plate, she was put on notice when she received a letter from the state of New Hampshire, telling her that her personalized plate was “being…

Originating from Australia, Nadia Vuitton joins the growing trend of people sharing a puzzling optical illusion on social media. In her tweet, she reveals her initial confusion over the perplexing image, which quickly gained traction with 3,000 retweets. The image features a young girl standing on dry grass, with her legs appearing elongated and slender…

In an inspiring act of dedication, Illinois teacher, Ms. Helma, ensured that her 4th-grade student with cerebral palsy, Maggie Vazquez, could join a two-day hiking trip. Facing logistical challenges, Wardenaar explored various solutions, eventually finding a carrier called the Freeloader. With Maggie’s approval, the $300 carrier made the outdoor adventure possible. From May 30 to…

The video captured a confrontation between a grandparent and a daycare worker over the issue of the grandchild being put in a dress without parental consent. The grandpa, rightfully upset, demanded that the teacher never dress his grandson in a dress again. Despite attempts to resolve the situation with the daycare director, the teacher did…

When a 7-year-old boy showed his father what a teacher had written on his math quiz, the dad posted the woman’s private note to social media. As soon as parents read her words, they demanded the second-grade educator’s immediate termination. After 7-year-old Kamdyn Piland came home from school, his father noticed that the boy wasn’t…

A veteran cartoonist from a newspaper publication gets fired after one single reader from a big company called his work offensive. Rick Friday, 56, lost his job as a cartoonist after the cartoon he created got him into trouble. The cartoon features two farmers, in overalls and skewed baseball caps, talking to each other at…

Yellowstone National Park, a beloved destination, has renamed Mount Doane to First Peoples Mountain. Originally named after an Army officer involved in a deadly attack on Native Americans, the change reflects a desire to honor Indigenous peoples. The decision, made by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, follows years of advocacy by Native American groups.…