Katharina Buczek

For many Americans, tax season is often the most stressful time of year. So, seeing TurboTax advertisements touting “free” tax filing services might have provided some sense of relief. Yet, the solace proved to be very short-lived. Intuit TurboTax has recently come under fire for “deceiving low-income Americans into paying for tax services that should […] More

We are staring mass extinction in the face, according to a new study published in Science. Researchers Justin L. Penn and Curtis Deutsch conducted an inquiry into our latest climate change data and the future of our oceans. Unfortunately, the findings were beyond frightening for the team. “Under business-as-usual global temperature increases, marine systems are […] More

Have you ever dreamed of moving to Europe and finding “the one?” Well, meet the real-life Emily in Paris. A young woman named Julia Biala recently moved to Amsterdam with her best friend. Besides all of the gorgeous scenery, history-packed museums, and exuberant nightlife, the pair became even more excited after realizing they lived next […] More

For every two hundred and fifty births, one pregnancy will bear twins. And while having twins is already rare, having multiple sets is exponentially more scarce. Most often, multiple sets of twins occur during pregnancies conceived using fertility treatments. Yet, Kim Alarcon– a mother from New York– recently welcomed her third pair of twins into […] More

Did you know that the average person switches jobs twelve times throughout their lifetime? Moreover, the average employee term length is just over four years, according to Zippia. But a one-hundred-year-old man from Brazil named Walter Orthmann has beaten the odds. Walter recently broke the Guinness World Records for the longest career at the same […] More

With smartphones constantly in our back pockets or purses, it can be easy to dive down the social media rabbit hole. But, it is crucial for women to ignore screen time temptations and always be aware of their surroundings. Heather O’Keefe, also known as former Miss Montana, recently emphasized this unfortunate reality after suffering an […] More

According to U.S. News data, the average college student graduates with nearly thirty thousand dollars of debt. Even worse, the average amount of college debt has skyrocketed twenty percent over the past decade alone. Moreover, the current post-pandemic cost of living in the U.S. has forced college graduates to grapple with career outlook and compensation […] More

According to the CDC, 14.4 million children are affected by obesity. The enormous amount of sugar-filled, high-calorie snacks marketed toward children has undoubtedly played a role in this health epidemic. And while some may say that “kids will grow out of it,” a new study conducted by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has shown […] More

Since Fitbits and Apple Watches revolutionized widespread health monitoring through the use of wearable sensors, a plethora of new studies has sought to push the bounds of wearable sensors’ abilities. Now, a team of bioengineers from the University of Texas at Dallas has collaborated with EnLiSense LLC to create a wearable sensor that can identify […] More

Finding rental properties online has never been easier since platforms like Zillow and Trulia have come to market. Nonetheless, even with the ability to “virtually tour” properties, vetting listings from afar is still quite tricky. One woman has been dealing with the struggle of leasing a falsely advertised apartment and took to TikTok to air […] More

According to the CDC, about one in forty-four children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While past studies have identified more health care service usage among children with ASD as compared to the general pediatric population, new data analysis has discovered healthcare usage disparities across genders, racial, and ethnic groups. Professor Amber Angell of the University […] More

Lipsyncing TikTok sounds that apply to different situations have quickly become an enormous trend. In doing so, it has become common for TikTokers to drop some pretty appalling story bombs on their followers. One user named Natalie did just that while revealing that her ex-husband had an affair with their nanny. “When I run into […] More

Last week, Netflix released a casting call notice announcing their search for an actress to play eighteen-year-old Kate Middleton in the hit Netflix series, The Crown. The Crown is an award-winning drama centered around Queen Elizabeth II’s rule as a newlywed. The lucky actress who gets to portray the queen herself will be expected to […] More

YouTube sensation Ashley is a relatable mom who is ballin’ on a budget. Her viral channel, Hustle at Home Mom, provides viewers with a peek into her life as both a parent and an eBay seller. And with her amazing finds, they do not call her “Cash-ley” for no reason. Ashley scours auctions and garage […] More

Every parent knows about the numerous changes that occur once children reach teenhood all too well. Growing pains, high-charged emotions, and an increased interest in socializing outside the family are pillars of puberty. But, a new study conducted by Stanford University suggests that yet another change occurs at the age of thirteen. As infants, toddlers, […] More

Texas teen Maci Currin has just broken two Guinness World Records. At six feet and ten inches tall, Maci is now recognized as having the longest female legs in the world. She also has the longest legs of any teenager in the world. From Cedar Park, Texas, Maci belongs to a family of relatively tall […] More

Last week, a woman from Quilcene, Washington, accidentally dropped her phone into a vault toilet. While trying to fish it out, she, unfortunately, got roped into the waste. The woman was visiting Mt. Walker when she went to use the vault toilet– a kind of outhouse. After dropping her phone and attempting to retrieve it […] More