Some want to cover them up. But to others, the series just means too much.Before J.K. Rowling revealed herself as an anti-trans activist, her Harry Potter novels were gobbled up and beloved by millions.Many of those fans even went so far as to get tattoos inspired by the series. Now, they're left wondering what to do about their ink.Vlad Caldwell, 22, grew up with his mom reading the series to him and his little brother."It was like a whole other world to be in when I was little, especially because I was young and the movies were coming out," he told BuzzFeed News.Caldwell, who is a...…Some want to cover them up. But to others, the series just means too much.Before J.K. Rowling revealed herself as an anti-trans activist, her Harry Potter novels were gobbled up and beloved by millions.Many of those fans even went so far as to get tattoos inspired by the series. Now, they're left wondering what to do about their ink.Vlad Caldwell, 22, grew up with his mom reading the series to him and his little brother."It was like a whole other world to be in when I was little, especially because I was young and the movies were coming out," he told BuzzFeed News.Caldwell, who is a...WW…

The president's "last-minute" drive-by greeting of fans outside the hospital while being infected with COVID-19 prompted serious concerns about the safety of his Secret Service personnel.President Donald Trump, who is infected , sat in an enclosed SUV with at least two other people on Sunday evening so that he could greet his supporters, raising concerns about his cavalier attitude to the deadly disease and to the health of the people forced to ride with him.In a recorded video released minutes before the "last-minute" stunt, Trump insisted, "I learned a lot about COVID. I learned it by...…The president's "last-minute" drive-by greeting of fans outside the hospital while being infected with COVID-19 prompted serious concerns about the safety of his Secret Service personnel.President Donald Trump, who is infected , sat in an enclosed SUV with at least two other people on Sunday evening so that he could greet his supporters, raising concerns about his cavalier attitude to the deadly disease and to the health of the people forced to ride with him.In a recorded video released minutes before the "last-minute" stunt, Trump insisted, "I learned a lot about COVID. I learned it by...WW…

AdvertisementAt least two students say they have been suspended at North Paulding High School in Georgia for posting that went viral on Twitter.The photos show students packed into hallways between classes, not appearing to practice social distancing and with few masks visible, amid the pandemic. They went viral after being shared by the account @Freeyourmindkid.One of the teens who posted photos, 15-year-old Hannah Watters, told BuzzFeed News she received a five-day, out-of-school suspension for posting one photo and one video on Twitter.AdvertisementShe posted the above photo with the...…AdvertisementAt least two students say they have been suspended at North Paulding High School in Georgia for posting that went viral on Twitter.The photos show students packed into hallways between classes, not appearing to practice social distancing and with few masks visible, amid the pandemic. They went viral after being shared by the account @Freeyourmindkid.One of the teens who posted photos, 15-year-old Hannah Watters, told BuzzFeed News she received a five-day, out-of-school suspension for posting one photo and one video on Twitter.AdvertisementShe posted the above photo with the...WW…

Madison Hartmann worked at SeaQuest in Utah, an aquarium and petting zoo, until she shared artistic images in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.A young woman in Utah lost her job at an aquarium attraction after being told another employee felt threatened by artistic images she'd shared on Facebook of KKK members being lynched.Madison Hartmann, 24, had been an employee at SeaQuest's Utah location for four years but was recently let go over her social media posts. Hartmann, a zoology and anthropology double major at Weber State University, had been working with the attraction's...…Madison Hartmann worked at SeaQuest in Utah, an aquarium and petting zoo, until she shared artistic images in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.A young woman in Utah lost her job at an aquarium attraction after being told another employee felt threatened by artistic images she'd shared on Facebook of KKK members being lynched.Madison Hartmann, 24, had been an employee at SeaQuest's Utah location for four years but was recently let go over her social media posts. Hartmann, a zoology and anthropology double major at Weber State University, had been working with the attraction's...WW…

A civil liberties group says the order violates the privacy of Ontarians.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .A civil liberties organization is raising the alarm after the province of Ontario began sharing test results with police and other organizations.On April 6, Ontario officials announced that first responders in the province, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, would have access to a database that includes names, addresses, dates of...…A civil liberties group says the order violates the privacy of Ontarians.The journalists at BuzzFeed News are proud to bring you trustworthy and relevant reporting about the coronavirus. To help keep this news free, and sign up for our newsletter, .A civil liberties organization is raising the alarm after the province of Ontario began sharing test results with police and other organizations.On April 6, Ontario officials announced that first responders in the province, including police, firefighters, and paramedics, would have access to a database that includes names, addresses, dates of...WW…

Five people were hit in the poop spree.University students in Toronto have one less thing to be stressed about after a man accused of throwing buckets of poop on people was arrested.It started on Nov. 22 when a man entered Robarts Library on the University of Toronto campus and threw a bucket of "liquefied fecal matter" on two people, the Toronto Police Service said in a press release.Then, on Nov. 24, it happened again at Scott Library at York University in the city's north end. Two people, a man and a woman, were hit.Then, again, on Nov. 25 a woman in the area of College and McCaul...…Five people were hit in the poop spree.University students in Toronto have one less thing to be stressed about after a man accused of throwing buckets of poop on people was arrested.It started on Nov. 22 when a man entered Robarts Library on the University of Toronto campus and threw a bucket of "liquefied fecal matter" on two people, the Toronto Police Service said in a press release.Then, on Nov. 24, it happened again at Scott Library at York University in the city's north end. Two people, a man and a woman, were hit.Then, again, on Nov. 25 a woman in the area of College and McCaul...WW…

Salem Health said it had placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave for showing "indifference" to COVID-19 restrictions in a now-deleted TikTok.A hospital in Salem, Oregon, said Saturday that it has placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave after she posted a TikTok suggesting that she was flouting basic prevention guidelines like wearing a mask and social distancing.The TikTok by user @Loveiskind05, which has since been deleted, shows the woman wearing scrubs and a stethoscope, with the caption, "When my coworkers find out I still travel, don't wear a mask when I'm out and let...…Salem Health said it had placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave for showing "indifference" to COVID-19 restrictions in a now-deleted TikTok.A hospital in Salem, Oregon, said Saturday that it has placed an oncology nurse on administrative leave after she posted a TikTok suggesting that she was flouting basic prevention guidelines like wearing a mask and social distancing.The TikTok by user @Loveiskind05, which has since been deleted, shows the woman wearing scrubs and a stethoscope, with the caption, "When my coworkers find out I still travel, don't wear a mask when I'm out and let...WW…

"You violated my personal space. You grabbed me. You scared me. Was it worth it?" WGN reporter Gaynor Hall wrote on Facebook.A man was arrested after grabbing a reporter and shouting "fuck her right in the pussy" while she was live on the air.WGN reporter Gaynor Hall was giving a report in Shorewood, Illinois, for the 10 p.m. newscast on Saturday night. The area had experienced wind damage and Hall was setting up a video package when the man swooped into the frame.He grabbed Hall with his right arm, uttered the phrase — which has to harass women reporters — and ran off.Hall posted about the...…"You violated my personal space. You grabbed me. You scared me. Was it worth it?" WGN reporter Gaynor Hall wrote on Facebook.A man was arrested after grabbing a reporter and shouting "fuck her right in the pussy" while she was live on the air.WGN reporter Gaynor Hall was giving a report in Shorewood, Illinois, for the 10 p.m. newscast on Saturday night. The area had experienced wind damage and Hall was setting up a video package when the man swooped into the frame.He grabbed Hall with his right arm, uttered the phrase — which has to harass women reporters — and ran off.Hall posted about the...WW…

A Macy's in Burlington, Vermont, has been converted into a high school after problems at the old school building.It's been a strange school year for everyone, but high school students in Burlington, Vermont, recently restarted in-person classes in a very unique environment.An old Macy's department store in the city has been converted into the new Burlington High School after the old school building was closed due to chemical contamination concerns.On March 4, students entered the new "Downtown BHS," which still has many touches that let you know it was once a place to shop.To get to class,...…A Macy's in Burlington, Vermont, has been converted into a high school after problems at the old school building.It's been a strange school year for everyone, but high school students in Burlington, Vermont, recently restarted in-person classes in a very unique environment.An old Macy's department store in the city has been converted into the new Burlington High School after the old school building was closed due to chemical contamination concerns.On March 4, students entered the new "Downtown BHS," which still has many touches that let you know it was once a place to shop.To get to class,...WW…

Employees of Blue Sky Studios told BuzzFeed News that Nimona was set to feature a same-sex kiss.Disney's first feature-length animated movie to showcase queer lead characters, and even a same-sex kiss, is now in limbo after the closure of the studio working on it.Employees of Blue Sky Studios, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, say they were told on Feb. 9 that Disney was shutting them down as of April, and that the entire staff would be laid off.Employees who spoke to BuzzFeed News on the condition of anonymity said closing the studio means that Nimona will likely never see the light of...…Employees of Blue Sky Studios told BuzzFeed News that Nimona was set to feature a same-sex kiss.Disney's first feature-length animated movie to showcase queer lead characters, and even a same-sex kiss, is now in limbo after the closure of the studio working on it.Employees of Blue Sky Studios, located in Greenwich, Connecticut, say they were told on Feb. 9 that Disney was shutting them down as of April, and that the entire staff would be laid off.Employees who spoke to BuzzFeed News on the condition of anonymity said closing the studio means that Nimona will likely never see the light of...WW…