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Chris Hippensteel is a former breaking news intern for The Daily Beast. He is a recent graduate of Syracuse University and has written for outlets including CNN, The Tampa Bay Times, VICE and Yahoo News.

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Cops Hold Family at Gunpoint After Absurd Screw-Up

‘THAT’S ON ME’

The officer involved wrongly identified the family’s car as being from Arizona.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

Katie Ledecky Breaks Michael Phelps’ Record

🏅🏅🏅

At an event in Japan on Saturday, she broke Phelps’ record for the most individual world swimming titles.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

Mega Millions Jackpot Cracks $1 Billion

💵💵💵

The estimated top prize of $1.05 billion represents the fourth-largest in the game’s history.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

6-Year-Old Dies After Lake Pleasant Boat Accident

HORRIFIC

The girl was in the water near her family when their boat accelerated, severing her leg.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

Iran Fires Morality Enforcer Over Gay Sex Video Claim

HYPOCRISY

Reza Tsaghati was removed from his job promoting conservative Islamic values after the unverified sex tape began circulatin

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

Helicopter Crew Missing After U.S.-Australia Military Drill

MAYDAY

The four-person crew ditched the aircraft into the waters near Hamilton Island in Queensland late Friday night.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

Ukrainian Soldiers Use North Korean Rockets Against Russia

TABLES TURNED

It’s not clear how the weapons fell into the hands of the Ukrainians but Kim Jong Un denies sending any to Russia.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 29, 2023

Neo-Nazi Leader Gets Banned From Planet Fitness

GO AWAY

The gym chain tossed Christopher Pohlhaus, the leader of neo-Nazi group “Blood Tribe,” after he reportedly weirded other members out.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 28, 2023

1980s Sitcom Star Inga Swenson Dies at 90

R.I.P.

Swenson was most well-known for her role as Gretchen Kraus on the ABC sitcom “Benson.”

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 28, 2023

Ukraine Fencer Gets Olympics Spot After Snubbing Russian Foe

EN GARDE!

Olga Kharlan was disqualified from a major fencing event after she blew off a mandatory handshake with her defeated Russian opponent.

Chris Hippensteel | Published Jul 28, 2023

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