A lawsuit filed by attorneys general in Missouri and Louisiana alleged the federal government pressured social media companies to target conservative speech across a range of topics, from the efficacy of vaccines to the integrity of the 2020 presidential election (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images). The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected arguments by […]
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Middle Tennessee councilmember resigns during meeting, claims she was bullied, harassed
Gallatin’s council meeting ended with tears from several members after one resigned and claimed another councilmember, his wife and their friends bullied and harassed her. District 2 Councilmember Eileen George gave a four-minute statement before public comments Tuesday night. “Councilman Jouvence, his wife and his supporters have harassed, bullied and abused me with nasty commentary,” […]
Parents of Boy Who Died by Suicide Say They’re Being Bullied
The father of a 10-year-old boy who died by suicide after relentless bullying by classmates says he and his wife are themselves now being bullied by perfect strangers who say they failed as parents. Sam Teusch, whose son Sammy took his own life on May 5, told The Daily Beast that he’s still trying to […]
Ms. Rachel says she was bullied over fundraising for kids in Gaza
Ms. Rachel’s online videos are usually filled with bright images and upbeat songs to help kids learn their numbers and colors. But on May 16, the pre-school teacher turned YouTube star best known for her “Songs for Littles” series, shared a somber video on Instagram and TikTok saying that she’d been the target of online […]
12-year-old suspected of killing classmate in Finland told police he was bullied
A 12-year-old student suspected of fatally shooting a classmate and wounding two others in Finland told police that he was bullied at school, officials said, as a nation shocked by the attack held a day of mourning. The suspect, who attended the school in the city of Vantaa, just outside Helsinki, was apprehended less than […]
Nurse charged in the deaths of 17 patients berated and bullied diabetic man before giving lethal insulin dose, suit says
The family of a severely diabetic man whom authorities said died at the hands of a nurse overseeing his care last year has filed a wrongful death suit against the facility where he lived, alleging it allowed the nurse to berate and bully him, and ultimately cause his death. Former nursing home nurse Heather Pressdee […]
Her Family Claims She Was Being Bullied. The Coroner Says She Died of ‘Accidental’ Trauma After Fight
Shaylee Mejia, 16, died of “blunt head trauma” 10 days after she was attacked in a fight at her high school gofundme Shaylee Mejia Memorial A 16-year-old girl suffered “accidental” “sequelae of blunt head trauma” and died 10 days after she was in a violent fight at her Los Angeles-based high school, per the County […]
Nex Benedict, the nonbinary teen who died in Oklahoma, was reportedly bullied at school. Advocates say anti-LGBTQ laws, rhetoric perpetuate a ‘cycle of hate.’
Many questions still remain unanswered about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nex Benedict, the 16-year-old nonbinary student in a Tulsa, Okla., suburb, who died earlier this month after being involved in a fight in a high school bathroom. Though police have said they do not believe the teenager died as a result of injuries […]
Elon Musk Was Bullied And Tormented As A Kid For Being The ‘Youngest And Smallest Guy,’ According To His Mom — He Worries His Children ‘Don’t Face Enough Adversity’
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur behind SpaceX and Tesla Inc., has often credited his challenging upbringing with shaping his resilience and determination to tackle some of the world’s most formidable challenges. Despite his astounding success, Musk harbors concerns about his children not experiencing the same level of adversity, which he believes is crucial for personal […]
A 92-year-old lottery winner tried to sue his daughter, saying she bullied him into giving her almost a third of his winnings
A 92-year-old Australian man won $642,664 in the lottery. He paid his daughter $195,051, but later sued her, claiming he was bullied into giving the money. But a judge dismissed the case, ruling that the man was unlikely to have been coerced into it. A 92-year-old Australian man unsuccessfully attempted to sue his daughter, alleging in […]
Donald Trump denies he ‘bullied’ his way into ‘Home Alone 2’ movie
‘Home Alone’ actor receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Macaulay Culkin, best known for his iconic “Home Alone” role, received his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Donald Trump wants you to know that he’s no Grinch. Sure, he once told a 7-year-old boy that believing in Santa is “marginal.” But the […]
Investigation finds Washington lawmaker berated, bullied staff
A Republican state lawmaker violated legislative conduct rules by repeatedly belittling, berating and swearing at staff members, leaving some “traumatized” by the experience, concludes an investigation released Monday by the chief clerk of the Washington House of Representatives. Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, demonstrated “a pattern of behavior in which she lashes out at people, […]