Earlier this week, China’s Chang’e 6 lunar probe landed in Inner Mongolia, delivering the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the Moon. The mission has the international scientific community excited — the far side of the Moon, which permanently faces away from the Earth, remains mysterious, with only China having touched down on […]
A Florida man took a beating after he attempted to break into a truck, which resulted in him making a hospital visit for the injuries he sustained from “getting his butt whipped” by a 66-year-old man, according to deputies. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said the 66-year-old man called 911 early Thursday morning to report […]
An Alabama man pleaded guilty this week for threatening phone calls against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat. The U.S. Department of Justice charged Arthur Ray Hanson II for the phone calls he made a week before a special grand purpose jury indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 […]
Read the full story on Backfire News Motorcyclist Fleeing Florida Trooper Makes A Stupid Mistake Start seeing motorcycles: it’s a slogan we’ve all seen on bumper stickers. Designed to help build awareness that drivers need to watch out for riders, it was supposed to increase road safety. Everyone can debate how effective it’s been, but […]
A teacher told a jury in England that she had ruined her “dream job” with stupid “mistakes” but denied having sex with two teenage pupils. Rebecca Joynes (30) admitted she had broken safeguarding rules as a teacher by being in contact with the boys on Snapchat and then having them back at her apartment in […]
Editor’s note: This commentary describes a young teen using the n-word on social media. In Toriano Porter’s investigation of this matter, he does not name the girl, nor her parent, a school board member. In crime stories, The Star does not identify perpetrators who are charged as juveniles. In this story, the middle school student […]
Charlie Munger Explained If You Want To Become Rich, Stop Trying To Be ‘Intelligent’ And Aim For ‘Not Stupid’ Instead Charlie Munger, the late vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., was renowned not just for his investment prowess but for his unconventional approach to achieving financial wisdom. In a world where intelligence is often touted as […]
In a March TikTok video, financial adviser Dave Ramsey urged his viewers to embrace a more modest lifestyle, criticizing those who pretend to be wealthier than they are. His message was clear: “Stop acting rich. You don’t have any stinkin’ money.” Ramsey argues that many individuals who earn substantial incomes — $60,000, $90,000 or even […]
Whether it’s a conservative pundit saying retirement “is a stupid idea” or GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump talking about cutting Medicare and Social Security, one thing is clear: Republicans rightly recognize that all us Americans would be better off if we worked until we’re dead. I strongly support this stance and have long planned to […]
It’s a new week which means it’s time to reflect on all the funniest moments on Twitter from the past seven days. And last week, there was no shortage of random, silly, and existential tweets. So, let’s get right into ’em all: 1. I haven’t worn a trench coat since a random man in his […]
There is a contingent of Black voters who stand by Donald Trump, no matter what he says. For some, this directly calls their morality or intelligence into question, with Plies recently ranting about the controversial former President while urging them to open their eyes. Trump is currently campaigning to be re-elected to his second term […]
A woman died and 24 other people were injured by gunfire after two groups of armed males arguing about “why they were staring at each other” led to the mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally a week ago, according to court documents. The documents give a glimpse into what police and […]