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221 passengers on United Flight 169 walked away unharmed after crash, but the truck driver caught under its landing gear didn’t

United Airlines Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, struck a bakery delivery truck and a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike during its landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3, 2026. While all 221 passengers and 10 crew members walked away unharmed, the truck driver suffered minor injuries.

The Mary Sue · May 5

Protests against Jeff Bezos broadcasted on the eve of the MET Gala

A 72-year-old Amazon worker bravely went on strike against the company’s founder, Jeff Bezos, on the night of the MET Gala. Her message was broadcast via projector on the walls of Bezos’ $120 million penthouse in New York City.

The Mary Sue · May 5

Woman With No Right Hand Gets a Ticket For ‘Holding’ a Phone With Her Right Hand While Driving

Katie (@slightlyoff.balance on TikTok), an adaptive athlete, posted an unbelievable and comedic encounter with traffic police on TikTok. The man said that he saw Katie hold a communication device with her right hand and gave her a ticket. Except he shouldn’t, because Katie doesn’t have a right hand.

The Mary Sue · May 5

Couple hires decorators for gender reveal party. Then they refuse to pay—and know why they can get away with it: ‘That’s so messed up’

Over the years, couples who have held gender reveal parties, an event centered around revealing the sex of an unborn baby, have faced public scrutiny for different reasons.

The Mary Sue · May 4

John Magaro Talks the Emotional Toll of ‘Omaha’: [INTERVIEW]

John Magaro is a Midwestern man, so he understands the plight of people like his character in Omaha, which premiered at Sundance over a year ago now. It’s a heart-wrenching film about poverty in America’s heartland and the tough decisions that sometimes are made, with Magaro’s quiet performance anchoring the…

The Mary Sue · May 4

A24 Is Giving the Hollywood Treatment to Everyone’s Favorite Chef

The legacy of Anthony Bourdain continues to loom large, from memes built upon his unique writing style to a more nuanced conversation about cultures and food. And now, that legacy is getting the A24 treatment.

The Mary Sue · May 4

The White House Released a Cursed May the 4th Post, Reminding Us All That Trump Doesn’t Realize He’s the Empire

Star Wars has everyone posting on May the 4th. But, the White House has a new post that shows how much they’re missing the point.

The Mary Sue · May 4

This $200 electric spoon tricks your brain into tasting salt and doctors say it could change low-sodium diets forever

The $200 electric spoon that tricks your brain into tasting more salt is back in the spotlight, and doctors say it could be a game-changer for low-sodium diets. The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon went viral again after TikTok reviewer Classy Bougie Budget shared his experience with the gadget, which uses…

The Mary Sue · May 4

‘Tampa’ woman begged her husband’s family to check his cheating for 15 years. Then he gave her HIV and she gave it to all of them

A TikTok revenge tale about a woman deliberately infecting her husband’s entire family with HIV has exploded online, sparking heated debates about justice, morality, and the dangers of social media storytelling. The dramatic narration by UK-based creator @missatiiga has racked up millions of views, with audiences sharply divided. Some call…

The Mary Sue · May 4

Brendan Carr Defends Scott Jennings’ Profanity on a CNN Debate

Republican commentator Scott Jennings got into a heated exchange with Adam Mockler from MeidasTouch. They were discussing the Iran war when Jennings cussed out Mockler during a CNN broadcast. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr defended Jennings by citing the commission’s rules.

The Mary Sue · May 4