Culture
Toyota Recalls 2.9 Million Cars Over Exploding Airbags
TOKYO — On March 30, 2017, Toyota Motor Corp. announced a massive recall of 2.9 million vehicles worldwide, all tied to a dangerous flaw in…
March 30, 2017
Ruth Kamau
Ruth Kamau is a senior reporter at AmericaNow covering culture, health, and human interest stories. She brings a keen eye for underreported issues affecting communities across America, with a focus on stories that inspire, inform, and spark conversation.
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Culture
Here’s How To Make The Perfect Baked Potato (Video)
Back in March 2017, a simple kitchen hack took the internet by storm when a video showed folks exactly how to whip up the ultimate…
March 28, 2017
Culture
Malia Obama Yells At Reporter In Club, Escorted Away (Photo)
NEW YORK — Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama, found herself in the middle of an awkward spotlight last week when…
March 27, 2017
Culture
64-Year-Old Posts Nude Photo Online To Prove One Thing
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a moment that turned heads across the internet, a 64-year-old woman named Linda Johnson shared a nude photo of herself on…
March 27, 2017
Culture
Girl Excluded From Basketball Game For Shocking Reason
In a small town in Oklahoma, a young girl’s dreams of playing basketball were dashed during a high school game on March 24, 2017, and…
March 24, 2017
Culture
Ashley Judd Under Fire For Women’s Rights Tweets
LOS ANGELES — Actress and activist Ashley Judd found herself in hot water last week after a series of tweets on women's rights sparked widespread…
March 24, 2017
Crime
Teen Attempts To Kill Girl For Sending Too Many Snapchats
In a case that highlighted the dark side of social media obsession, a 17-year-old boy in a quiet suburban town found himself in handcuffs last…
March 23, 2017
Wellness
Pregnant Teens Are Smoking To Have Smaller Babies
WASHINGTON — A study released on March 23, 2017, highlighted the risks teen moms face when they smoke during pregnancy, showing that it often leads…
March 23, 2017
Wellness
Walmart Recalls Thousands Of Frozen Pizzas
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Back in March 2017, Walmart pulled thousands of frozen pizzas off shelves across the U.S. after concerns surfaced about potential contamination. The…
March 21, 2017
Culture
Mother Approached By Stranger, Then Something Odd Happens
In a bustling suburb outside Chicago on March 20, 2017, a routine errand turned into an unexpected encounter that left people talking for days. A…
March 20, 2017