United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
Netflix: 'Squid Game' will return for second season
Netflix announced that the popular but dark Korean drama series "Squid Game" will return for a second season.
Netflix announced that the popular but dark Korean drama series "Squid Game" will return for a second season.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
Police search for vehicle after 16-year-old shot in Tampa
Police are searching for a vehicle after a 16-year-old boy was shot on North 32nd Street and East Diana Street in Tampa, investigators said.
Police are searching for a vehicle after a 16-year-old boy was shot on North 32nd Street and East Diana Street in Tampa, investigators said.
Ouch! Spider-Man robot crashes in stunt gone wrong during show at Disney’s Avengers Campus
Video shows the moment a Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
Video shows the moment a Spider-Man robot crashed shortly after taking flight during a stunt gone wrong at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
Chick-fil-A brings back peach milkshake for summer
Chick-fil-A is bringing back its peach milkshake, which means it’s officially summer.
Chick-fil-A is bringing back its peach milkshake, which means it’s officially summer.
USF professor in Uganda working to eliminate mosquitoes using drones
A University of South Florida professor is in Uganda trying to perfect a revolutionary way to pinpoint mosquito breeding grounds and eradicate them before spreading potentially deadly viruses.
A University of South Florida professor is in Uganda trying to perfect a revolutionary way to pinpoint mosquito breeding grounds and eradicate them before spreading potentially deadly viruses.
TPD: Six arrested in drug bust at Seminole Heights motel after month-long investigation
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
The Tampa Police Department is cracking down on nuisance hotels and motels. After receiving several complaints of ongoing criminal activity occurring at hotels and motels in Seminole Heights, TPD began surveilling several businesses along Nebraska Avenue.
1969 Tampa Pizza Hut ad featuring Grim Reaper one of many weird finds during USF Oracle digitization
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Richard Schmidt spends his days snapping photos and digitizing old editions of the University of South Florida's newspaper, The Oracle. Sometimes, he comes across a gem too strange not to share, like this 1969 Pizza Hut ad featuring the Grim Reaper.
Wildlife officials urge public to report long-tailed weasel sightings in Florida
Reported sightings of long-tailed weasels have gone down drastically in the last two decades in the state, and the Florida wildlife officials want to change that.
Reported sightings of long-tailed weasels have gone down drastically in the last two decades in the state, and the Florida wildlife officials want to change that.
USF College of Nursing expanding undergraduate education as need for nurses grows
Florida is in critical need of nurses with projections showing that the state will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035.
Florida is in critical need of nurses with projections showing that the state will face a shortage of more than 59,000 RNs and LPNs by 2035.
Possible fuel leak shifts SpaceX space station supply run to late June
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft scheduled to send supplies to the International Space Station this week remains grounded after an issue was identified during fueling.
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft scheduled to send supplies to the International Space Station this week remains grounded after an issue was identified during fueling.
Amazon reports blocking 4 billion counterfeit listings in 2021
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
Counterfeit sellers have hurt online retailers like Amazon, and the company has ramped up efforts to combat the problem in recent years.
USF professor uses 'brain painting' to help treat those with ADHD through abstract art
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes.
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes.
The history of Chick-fil-A: From small diner to fast-food giant closed on Sunday
Chick-fil-A, one of the largest family-owned restaurant chains in the U.S., rose from humble beginnings as a small diner in a suburb of Atlanta.
Chick-fil-A, one of the largest family-owned restaurant chains in the U.S., rose from humble beginnings as a small diner in a suburb of Atlanta.
DeSantis cuts $75 million from USF environmental research facility
A science research facility for USF St. Pete is up in the air after Gov. Ron DeSantis cut $3.1 billion out of the state’s budget.
A science research facility for USF St. Pete is up in the air after Gov. Ron DeSantis cut $3.1 billion out of the state’s budget.
Disney apologizes to couple whose marriage proposal was thwarted by employee
Disney says, 'We regret how this was handled.'
Disney says, 'We regret how this was handled.'
St. Pete police distributes $40,000 to local youth organizations
The St. Petersburg Police Department distributed $40,000 in federal grant money to five local organization working to help the youth. The paper checks represent so much more than the value printed on them.
The St. Petersburg Police Department distributed $40,000 in federal grant money to five local organization working to help the youth. The paper checks represent so much more than the value printed on them.
NASA picks who'll make new spacesuits for the next moonwalkers
NASA has tapped two private American companies to develop the next spacesuits for moonwalking, spacewalking and beyond.
NASA has tapped two private American companies to develop the next spacesuits for moonwalking, spacewalking and beyond.
USF track stars take the national stage
Shaniya Benjamin starred at Alonso High School in sprints and jumps. Now a sophomore at the University of South Florida, she has qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Shaniya Benjamin starred at Alonso High School in sprints and jumps. Now a sophomore at the University of South Florida, she has qualified for the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.