Author: Ben Campbell

A young student received the shock of a lifetime after agreeing to pick up her boyfriend’s lost wallet from a local police officer. Little did she know, her partner had devised a unique plan to pop the question.  Craig Vandenberg had been with his girlfriend, Emery, for several years and decided it was time to take things to the next stage. However, he wanted to ensure his girlfriend would never see the proposal coming, so he reached out to the Lakefield Police Department for help. As a Florida Southern College student, Vandenberg approached Dagon Leach, the school resource officer, for…

One of America’s most beloved chocolate brands is being sued for $5 million after customers in the state of Florida claimed they were misled by the brand last Halloween. In October, customers such as Cynthia Kelly, who resides in Tampa, Florida, were enticed to buy Hershey’s Reese’s peanut butter pumpkins due to the unique advertising that portrayed the snacks with carved faces. Yet, upon opening the packet, customers realized the chocolate was faceless. Now, Hersey’s has had a class action lawsuit filed against them. Kelly argues the packaging of the Reeces pumpkins was “deceptive” as it clearly portrays the treats…

A woman from the state of Massachusetts struck gold after buying a $2 lottery ticket that won her a grand prize of $25,000 per year for life.  Amanda Goffermann, a resident of Saugus, matched five of six balls on the multi-state Lucky for Life game. She opted for a one-time payment of nearly $400,000 instead of yearly installments. Lucky for Life Draw Source: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Each week, residents from over 22 American states can partake in the Lucky for Life lottery game, which offers a main prize of $1,000 per day for life.  To win the main prize, a…

The Madonna della Rosa is a 16th-century artwork currently displayed in Madrid, Spain. Thought to be the work of the renowned artist Raphael, recent technology has led to speculation surrounding the piece’s authenticity. After scanning the oil painting using AI technology, researchers discovered that another artist was likely involved in the piece. Madonna della Rosa Source: Raphael/Wikipedia According to art historians, the Madonna della Rosa (Madonna of the Rose) was painted sometime during the early part of the 16th century by the Italian artist Raphael. The piece was one of numerous Madonnas painted by Raphael, and today, it’s currently on…

China’s Communist Party has assertive dreams for the nation’s young people to work hard, overcome adversity, and chase their dreams. Yet, one young citizen, Li Jiajia, would rather win the lottery and get away from the heavy expectations the government and her family have placed on her. China’s Expectations Take Toll on Young Generations Source: Freepik Across China, many of the younger population, such as Li, have begun to feel the effects of unfulfilling jobs, a weak economy, and the expectations of paternalism. Now, many are looking for a path out of the scripted lives passed on to them by…

A small group of homeless people in California are participating in a study in which they will receive a universal basic income of $750 per month for one year. Initial findings from the study have led researchers to surmise the basic-income plan has had a positive effect on the ever-increasing homeless population of the state. California Follows Those on Homeless Income Plan Source: Mario Tama/Getty Images A group of homeless citizens living in California will partake in a study that aims to track how they’ll spend the $750 stipend. Approximately 100 homeless people living in and around the San Francisco…

Kevin O’Leary is one of the most popular businessmen on television. He’s best known for his recurring role on “Shark Tank,” an investment show where businesses can ask wealthy millionaires for funding. However, the Canadian is also known for never failing to speak his mind, no matter the consequences. This has led to the millionaire publicity criticizing the management of his home nation on various occasions in previous years. O’Leary Not a Fan of the Canadian Government Source: definitelynotabotact/Reddit While O’Leary holds citizenship in Canada, Ireland, and the UAE, he remains patriotic towards his nation of birth. This results in…

South Korean students have decided to collectively sue their government after a college admission examination was cut short by around 90 seconds. According to the lawsuit, the students are seeking damages of up to 20 million won, or around $15,400, which amounts to the cost of studying for and taking the exam again the following year. Students Demand Compensation Source: Freepik According to a lawyer representing the upset students, he argues the teacher’s blunder negatively affected the test results of many pupils. So, the 39 students from a high school in the nation’s capital, Seoul, have demanded compensation as they…

Artificial intelligence continues to raise concerns around the world that one day, the system machines may rise against humans and wipe them from existence. While it sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, a Google executive took it upon himself to test the possibility of this theory using ChatGPT. Yet, the answer surprised many long-term skeptics of artificial intelligence. Stanford Professor Plans to Destroy World Using ChatGPT Source: Leon Neal/Getty Images Andrew Ng is a respected Stanford professor and co-founder of Google Brain. He recently tried to convince ChatGPT to come up with ways to destroy all life on…

Three months ago, Apple revealed its latest line of smartwatches, the Watch Ultra 2 and the Watch Series 9, to the world, branding them as “advanced” and “capable.” Yet, the tech empire has been forced to halt the sales of both watches after receiving an order from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Apple Press Release Confrims News Source: @MacRumors/Twitter On Tuesday, Apple revealed that its highly anticipated watches would no longer be available in-store after Christmas Eve (or online from Dec. 21 onward) due to an unforeseen problem. According to Apple, the prolonging of the release comes following “an order…