Articles by Jan Dizon
Pregnant Woman Begs for Money with Young Son, Then Drives Off in a Mercedes-Benz
A young mother was spotted in San Diego begging on the streets but drives off with her boyfriend in a new Mercedes Benz, laughing as they counted their profits.
How U.S. Government Spies on You Using Cessna Planes Carrying Dummy Communication Towers
The nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency has been running a program since 2007 that intercepts cellphone calls from "fake towers" mounted on small aircrafts that allows them to potentially collect data on millions of American citizens.
Japanese-made Bra Changes Color, Oddly Inspired by Disney's 'Frozen' [Video]
Lingerie company Triumph has come up with a bra in Japan that can change color and pattern when the electronic paper material that the cup is made from comes into contact with another bra.
This is How Much Taylor Swift Made on Spotify in the Last 12 Months
Taylor Swift may not have been paid out as much as expected from her music on Spotify, but the estimate of the free music streaming site may not have been inaccurate either.
FBI Urged Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Commit Suicide, Shocking Racist Letter Reveals
The infamous Martin Luther King Jr. "Suicide Letter" has been published in its entirety for the first time since it was penned by an anonymous author for the FBI 50 years ago.
Scaffolding at One World Trade Center Fails, Traps Two Window Washers. Here's What Happened
Two window washers dangled from the side of the One World Trade Center for an hour as they waited for firemen to rescue them.
Civil Rights Champion John Doar Dies at 92. Here are the Most Significant Points of His Life
American hero John Doar championed against segregation during the civil rights era and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. He died at the age of 92 on Nov. 11.
UFO Flies Underneath Passenger Plane in Iran? What's the Mysterious White Orb?
An unidentified flying object has been captured on film underneath a commercial aircraft in Iran air space.
Princess Leia Walks Around NYC, Catcall Video Parody Shows Dark Side of Star Wars Characters
Leader of the Rebel Alliance, Princess Leia, gets catcalled around New York for 10 hours in this Star Wars themed parody video of the viral PSA by iHollaback.
Robin Williams Suffered From Dementia With Lewy Bodies. What is It?
Lewy Body Dementia, not Parkinson's, may have been the trigger that led actor Robin Williams to commit suicide.
Hypno-dog? Princess the German Spitz can hypnotize people, owner claims
Princess, a four-year-old German Spitz, has the unique ability to hypnotize humans, her owner claims. Will this furry friend leave you spellbound?
McDonald's recalls 2.5 million Hello Kitty Happy Meal toys. What you need to know
Parents are warned to immediately take away the Hello Kitty Lollipop Whistle from their children and return it to McDonald's. The fast food chain has issued a recall of the Happy Meal toy because it poses a choking hazard.
Justin Bieber pays ex-neighbor $80K for egging case. Teen idol also faces hard labor, anger management
After pleading no contest to an egging incident in July, Justin Bieber is not out of the woods just yet. He is ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution and undertake 12 weeks of anger management and five days of hard labor.
'Overwatch' beta update: Here's how to sign up
'Overwatch' is Blizzard's first game franchise in 17 years and will be available for Beta in 2015. The multiplayer shooter game features a variety of playable, over-the-top characters with distinct weapons and abilities.
Cyborg roaches, other bionic bugs may save you in the future. Good reason not to hate bugs?
Cyber-Roaches may be the EMTs of the future. Researchers from North Carolina State University are developing tiny electronic backpacks with technology that can help rescuers locate people trapped under debris more easily.
Jawbone Up3 can monitor heart rate, sleep, activities and might make you forget Apple Watch
Jawbone's UP3 is a highly advanced fitness tracker that is loaded with features that offer insights into your daily activities. You won't even care about Apple's Watch once you get your hands on this.
Berkeley defeats Big Soda, imposes first soda tax in U.S.
Berkeley voters passed a tax on sodas which will take effect on Jan. 1. Supporters are hopeful that the historic win will spark a movement across other U.S. states.
'Alex from Target' is a social media experiment. Ah, the power of fangirls
Alex from Target, internet sensation, turned out to be a social media experiment by Breakr, a Tech startup that wanted to show the reach and influence of the fangirl demographic.
Angelina Jolie open to political career? Here are other actors turned politicians
Angelina Jolie has expressed the she is open to the idea of running for political office if it would help serve her humanitarian causes more effectively. Here are other Hollywood celebrities who have successfully served in politics.
One World Trade Center: Time-lapse video and fast facts
175 employees reported to their first day on the job at the new One World Trade Center on Nov. 3. The new One World Trade Center opened its doors on Monday to welcome the 175 employees of Condé Nast who were reporting for their first day on the job at the new office.
Abduction of Philadelphia woman caught on video. Authorities offer $10,000 reward for information [Video]
Police are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the abductor of Carlesha Freeland-Gaither. The attack was captured on surveillance.
Daredevil Nik Wallenda completes Chicago high-wire acts
Nik Wallenda set two World Records on Nov. 2 when he walked across the west tower of Chicago's Marina City to the Leo Burnett Building on a tightrope set at a 19-degree angle. The event was witnessed by thousands of spectators live plus home viewers who were with him every step of the way through a streamed broadcast.
Badgalriri is back? Yes, Rihanna rejoins Instagram. Here are her first posts
Welcome back to Instagram Riri! After a six-month hiatus, Rihanna is back on social media and her followers can't wait what she's up to next.
Internet Arcade gives you access to 900 classic games in your browser. Buh-bye, productivity
The Internet Arcade is an online collection of 900 arcade games from the 70's and 80's. Kiss your free time goodbye because the Internet Archive, best known for preserving and backing up old websites, has added a massive project to its database.
Next-gen car crash-test dummies will be fatter. Here's why
A leading crash test dummy manufacturer will be releasing new adult sized models which are "obese" to reflect the real life figure of the average American.
Special needs student with autism chokes to death at Brooklyn school
21 year old high school student with autism, Dyasha Smith, choked to death during lunch at her Brooklyn, New York school.
U.S. universities get A for having tanning beds on campus. F for skin cancer protection
Latest survey shows that tanning beds are incredibly easy to access at colleges across the United States, increasing the risk of deadly skin cancer for the students who go for indoor tans.
FBI lures bomb threat suspect using fake news, media organizations find move unacceptable
Seven years ago, the FBI created a fake news website to catch a juvenile who was sending bomb threats to a high school. With this tactic, media agencies say, the FBI crossed the line.
One in six female MIT undergrad sexually assaulted: Survey
An alarming one in six female undergraduate students has fallen victim to a sex crime such as rape, according to a survey from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Only five percent of those women, however, report the attack.
Dunkin Donuts to sell croissant donut but don't call it a cronut
Introducing the new croissant donut from Dunkin' Donuts! And no, they are absolutely not Cronuts.
