People are just realizing that both of Rita Ora's parents are white, and now she's being accused of

 Posted on March 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  649 words  |  Kary Bruening

Redeem now Rita Ora is a 29-year-old singer whose family is from Kosovo.Though Ora is white, it seems that many people incorrectly assume she's Black or mixed-race.A tweet calling attention to her parentage and accusing Ora of "blackfishing" racked up nearly 100,000 likes and 20,000 retweets on Sunday.Ora has worn cornrows and laid edges and has apparently drawn plenty of fashion inspiration from Black culture.People have accused Ora of intentionally encouraging a racially ambiguous image. [Read More]

Yes, The Air Force Ordered A Bunch Of Fake Boobs, And It's Totally Normal

 Posted on March 14, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  283 words  |  Kary Bruening

Redeem now via US Air Force A contract posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website Feb. 4 has called for competing bids on 75 breast implants of various sizes, to be delivered to the medical center on Andrews Air Force Base. All jokes aside about ordering an odd number, the military needs a few fake boobs from time to time. There are two main reasons: 1. Reconstructive surgery with regard to combat injuries or illness. [Read More]

43 Photos That Show Vladimir Putin Doesn't Mess Around

 Posted on March 13, 2024  |  14 minutes  |  2824 words  |  Lashay Rain

REUTERS Editor's note: This story was first published in 2013 and does not meet Insider's current editorial standards. For full transparency, we have decided not to take this article down. Please contact esb@insider.com if you would like to flag concerns about any of Insider's content. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been waging a proxy war of sorts with Obama and the West in Syria, and he isn't backing down. [Read More]

46 Best Gifts for Aunts in 2023

 Posted on March 13, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  136 words  |  Lashay Rain

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Whether you see your aunt as your cool older sibling, parental figure, or role model, she plays an important role in your life. She probably gets you the gifts your parents say no to and doles out plenty of advice when you need it most. As such, your aunt deserves a gift that's as special as she is. [Read More]

Map shows which states have the most calls to boycott the NFL after the league's newfound support fo

 Posted on March 13, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  648 words  |  Zora Stowers

Redeem now The NFL shifted its stance on kneeling during the national anthem when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted the league was wrong to discourage players from peacefully protesting.Some fans were angry with the league for abandoning the argument that kneeling disrespects the flag, while others felt Goodell did not go far enough and should have apologized to Colin Kaepernick by name.Fans from both sides of the debate vowed to boycott the NFL through tweets with hashtags such as #boycottnfl, #nflboycott, #boycottthenfl, #nokaepernicknonfl, and more. [Read More]

Mormon Teens on TikTok Are Jump-Humping to Avoid Thrusting During Sex

 Posted on March 13, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  320 words  |  Lashay Rain

Mormon TikTokers are sharing tactics used to get around chastity rules called 'jump-humping' and 'soaking.' Soaking involves one person inserting their penis into another person's vagina and staying completely still.  Then, a third person jumps on the bed to create motion that simulates a thrusting effect. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Advertisement Videos explaining Mormon-specific sex acts like " [Read More]

Ukraine credits local beavers for unwittingly bolstering its defenses their dams make the ground

 Posted on March 13, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  465 words  |  Kary Bruening

Redeem now Kyiv is bracing for the possibility of Russia opening a new front via the border with Belarus. But the area is tough to penetrate due to its swampy conditions, Reuters reported. This is in part because of beavers building dams, with nobody stopping them due to the war. Local beavers are helping Ukraine defend itself from a potential new front in Russia's invasion, Reuters reported on Thursday. [Read More]

12 things you probably didn't know about Oreo cookies

 Posted on March 12, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1147 words  |  Zora Stowers

Updated Redeem now Oreo cookies have been around for decades and it's unclear if their wafers or black or brown. Oreo first appeared on the market in 1912. The cookies are vegan and kosher. You may know Oreo as a delicious cookie with two wafers and a creamy center — but there's much more to them.  The history of Oreo started with a fallout between two brothers, and even today multiple mysteries surround the cookies, like where the name comes from and exactly what color they are. [Read More]

How to get into Super Nintendo World's unlockable area that you need to play and win mini-games to a

 Posted on March 12, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1187 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Redeem now Fans can face off against Bowser's son, Bowser Jr., at Super Nintendo World. You can't just walk right up to experience the unlockable mini-game, subtly hidden in the land. Guests need a $40 Power-Up band to play — and win — three mini-games to access Bowser Jr.'s lair. Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Nintendo World features a new Mario Kart ride — but it also has a hidden interactive game where fans can face off against Bowser's son that's arguably more fun than the main attraction. [Read More]

I splurged on a $60 lunch at an iconic Moscow restaurant that's inside an 18th-century Russian arist

 Posted on March 12, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1374 words  |  Kary Bruening

Café Pushkin is the one of the most iconic restaurants in Moscow.Named after Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin, the restaurant opened in 1999 in a renovated 18th-century Baroque mansion in central Moscow.It has more than 8,100 reviews on TripAdvisor, with some describing it as "legendary," "iconic," and "like visiting a museum."On the advice of a local, I went to Café Pushkin for lunch one day.The food was delicious — albeit expensive — and I did feel as if I were eating in a museum. [Read More]