Elizabeth Urban

Digital Content Curator

Elizabeth is a journalist and content curator specializing in digital trends and social media. After graduating with a degree in journalism from Illinois State University, she worked as a general assignment reporter for The Messenger where she covered breaking news and oddity stories, eventually developing her niche in viral trends, internet crazes and online stories. Outside of journalism, her hobbies include reading, hiking and caring endlessly for her three needy house plants.

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Antisemitic Arsonist Sets Own Apartment On Fire to Harm Jewish Neighbors

The 56-year-old was sentenced to life in prison after five people were injured due to the blaze, and a baby had to be thrown out a window to safety.

A commercial plane prepares to land at Ngurah Rai international airport in Denpasar, on Indonesia's Bali island

Airline Demands Unruly Passenger Pay Back Cost Of Fuel After Flight Had To Be Diverted

The Australian passenger was ordered to pay more than $10,000 after the flight from Perth to Sydney had to return back to Perth due to his disruptive behavior.

Teen Kills Man 30 Minutes After Being Released by Police

The 15-year-old was first arrested for assaulting a shopkeeper with a knife, before punching a man who then hit his head and died of his injuries.

France's First Lady Wins Lawsuit Against Online Rumor That She Is Transgender

The two women who posted the rumor online to YouTube in December 2021 will pay more than $14,000 in civil damages to Brigitte Macron and her brother.

UK Crime Minister Has Purse Stolen After Talking To Cops About Rise in Theft

Diana Johnson delivered a speech at the Police Superintendents' Association conference when her purse was stolen. One person was arrested in connection.

Majority of American Millionaires Say They're 'Self-Made,' Don't Think They're Rich: Survey

Nearly 80% of American millionaires say that they are "self-made," however only about one third said that they would consider themselves wealthy.

Skier Dies In 'Shocking' Accident After Ignoring Warnings To Avoid Notorious Slope

A witness who saw the accident from the chair lift said the man tumble "head over foot" down the slope.

Flight Forced To Land After Texas Businessman Refuses To Stop Vaping

The man became infuriated after the flight attendant asked him to stop, and began cursing at other passengers after they came to her aid.

Four Die In Private Plane Crash While Returning Home From Brunch

Police were notified of the situation after the group did not return to Connecticut. The crash was later discovered in a wooded area near Basin Harbor Airport.