High school valedictorian earns more than $3M in scholarships amid homelessness, loss of father

A high school valedictorian whose father died last year earned more than 40 scholarships worth over $3 million, after also having been homeless throughout the majority of his time in high school.

Study finds women are more productive at work when the office isn't cold

New research has provided some much-needed insight into the “battle of the thermostat,” which has had men and women wrestling for control of the office temperature for years.

US soccer star Alex Morgan plans to decline any White House invite after World Cup

U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan is getting ready to help defend her team’s World Cup title in France next month and if the Americans should win again, she said she’s prepared to decline a possible invitation to visit President Trump at the White House.

Dead whale found in Point Reyes, 13th in the Bay Area this year

A dead whale washed ashore in Point Reyes on Thursday, bringing the total this year to 13 in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 14th including Mendocino County, according to marine biologists.

Disney will pay tuition for employees who enroll at UCF or UF

The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the University of Florida (UF) are now a part of the Disney Aspire education investment program.

Aurora company recalls more than 62,000 pounds of raw beef over E. coli concerns

An Illinois company issued a recall for over 62,000 pounds of beef ahead of what’s largely considered the kick-off to grilling season over concerns about E. coli contamination.

Beaumont woman reportedly doing ‘great' after being taken off ventilator against family's wishes

A Beaumont woman who was taken off a ventilator at Memorial Hermann Southwest against her family’s wishes is reportedly doing “great,” according to a Texas Right to Life spokesperson.

California police defend using spit mask on 12-year-old boy

Police on Wednesday defended their use of a clear mesh “spit mask” on a combative 12-year-old boy as irate bystanders videotaped the tense encounter in Sacramento while objecting that the boy was being detained.

Ayesha Curry claps back at troll who body-shamed her 10-month-old son: ‘Excuse you?'

Ayesha Curry appeared good-natured when questioned about her weight on a Tuesday Instagram post, but drew the line when the comments began body-shaming her 10-month-old son.

Face mites feast on skin oils, mate while you sleep

A new video explores the microscopic face mites that burrow into your pores and feast on your natural oils, climbing out to mate while you’re asleep before laying more eggs inside your face.

Billboard that depicts steaming pizza prompts 911 calls in Midwest

A billboard advertising “steaming” fresh pizza at a general store chain in the Midwest apparently took it a step too far, prompting 911 calls from concerned passersby.

'Never give up': Man graduates from NYU nursing school after first working there as a janitor

Frank Baez began working as a janitor at New York University’s Tisch Hospital, cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms and hallways when he was a teenager. Now he’s graduating from the school’s nursing program. 

Brave one-year-old proudly rings hospital's 'cancer free' bell

This adorable pint-sized warrior celebrated her defeat against cancer by proudly ringing the hospital’s ceremonial bell.

'This is about our veterans': RV dealership refuses to take down American flag despite fines

A recreational vehicle company called Camping World has started an online petition protesting a city ordinance in North Carolina that is attempting to force the removal of an enormous American flag flying outside one of the RV dealership's lots.