Julia Reinstein
The Georgia Spa Shooter Was Sentenced To Life In Prison But Could Still Face The Death Penalty
The 22-year-old man fatally shot eight people in March, six of whom were Asian women.
Julia Reinstein
The Grizzly Bear Had Hunted Him For Days. He Was Tired And Almost Out Of Ammo. Then...A Miracle.
"He said that the bear kept coming back every night, and he hadn’t slept in a few days."
Julia Reinstein
The Richest Man In The World Just Strapped Himself To A Highly Explosive Can And Launched Into Space
Neat!
Julia Reinstein
Luke Prokop Is The First NHL Player Under Contract To Come Out As Gay
"I believe that living my authentic life will allow me to bring my whole self to the rink and improve my chances of fulfilling my dreams."
Julia Reinstein
She Buried The Memory Of Her Brutal Gang Rape For Months. Her Attackers Might Never Face Any Consequences.
“You are asking me to contort my life, my body, my trauma, into a box — a perfect victim box.”
Julia Reinstein
A Pandemic Safety Feature On Uber And Lyft Is Getting Abused To Scam Drivers And Discriminate Against Passengers
Black and LGBTQ passengers told BuzzFeed News they’re being refused rides due to false claims they’re not wearing masks. But masked drivers are also being accused.
Julia Reinstein
A London Cop Has Pleaded Guilty To Murdering British Woman Sarah Everard
Everard was killed in a seemingly random attack while walking home from a friend's place in March. Her murder set off a tidal wave of grief and anger in the UK.
Julia Reinstein
A Gunmaker Being Sued By Sandy Hook Families Sent Thousands Of Memes And "Random Images" To Lawyers
The company submitted 34,000 ice bucket challenge videos, go-kart pictures, emojis, and at least one Minion meme. Victims' families believe it was a tactic to delay the trial.
Julia Reinstein
Howard University Disavowed Phylicia Rashad's Tweet Supporting Bill Cosby
The university, which recently appointed Rashad as a dean, said her tweet "lacked sensitivity" but that "personal positions of University leadership do not reflect Howard University's policies."
Julia Reinstein
The Overturning Of Bill Cosby's Conviction Is Being Met With An Outpouring Of Shock And Disappointment
"I never wanna hear 'Well did you report it?' again."
Julia Reinstein
The Search Of The Miami Condo Collapse Site Has Become Agonizing As More Than 150 People Remain Missing
Search and rescue teams recovered four more bodies over the weekend in the rubble along with other human remains, while one person died in the hospital, officials said.
Tasneem Nashrulla
Five People Are Dead After A Hot-Air Balloon Crashed Into A Power Line
The victims all had ties to Albuquerque Public Schools, and the balloon ride had been a gift from staff at an elementary school.
Julia Reinstein
751 Unmarked Graves Were Found At A Former Boarding School For Indigenous Children
The brutal discovery comes less than a month after a mass grave containing the bodies of 215 Indigenous children was found at another former school in Canada.
Julia Reinstein
A 14-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Was Cut Out Of Her Cheerleading Yearbook Photo
"It’s clearly untrue that because she has Down syndrome, she can’t be a cheerleader," the founder of an organization for cheerleaders with disabilities told BuzzFeed News.
Julia Reinstein
Three Police Officers Have Been Charged In The Fatal Shooting Of A 16-Year-Old Boy
Prosecutors said the use of deadly force against Iremamber Sykap in Honolulu was "unnecessary, unreasonable, and unjustified under the law."
Stephanie K. Baer
The Shake Shack Manager Falsely Accused Of Poisoning Cops' Milkshakes Is Suing The Police Union
The manager has filed a federal defamation suit over the incident, during which he says he was arrested, interrogated, and "taunted" by police for hours.
Julia Reinstein
The Winner Of The Westminster Dog Show Was This Thing
"I for one am delighted that such a handsome footstool has achieved such greatness."
Julia Reinstein
The Guy Who Went Viral For Singing "Unwritten" In A Car Is Super Creeped Out By His Online Fame
Meet Sean Kickham, a Natasha Bedingfield fan who wishes you'd all just chill out a little.
Julia Reinstein
A Dad's Simple Act Of Support For His Gay Son During Pride Has Gone Viral On TikTok
"Maybe there’s some person out there who will see that flag and smile and feel safe.”
Julia Reinstein
The People Behind “The Backyardigans” Song Can’t Believe It Went Viral 15 Years Later On TikTok
Three voice actors, two lyricists, and two composers told BuzzFeed News what it was like 15 years ago to create what’s become TikTok’s latest trend.
Julia Reinstein
