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J.K Rowling is clapping back at racists over casting a black Hermione.
1. J.K. Rowling epically shuts down racists over black Hermione casting
Black actress Noma Dumezweni was cast as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" last year, and sadly, it caused an uproar on social media. Though the London stage play is still a month away from opening, the first pictures of the cast were released last week—which unfortunately ignited backlash once again. Like the boss she is, J.K. Rowling clapped back at haters and made it clear that she "loves black Hermione." YASSS.
2. Teen allegedly confesses to killing his friend on Snapchat
This is truly terrifying—a teen took to Snapchat after shooting his friend and confessed to committing the murder. This just exposes the dark side of social media with apps that we're connected to all the time, and even take for granted.
3. The "Amanda Show" is coming back to TV!
'90s kids can collectively rejoice with this awesome news—Nickelodeon is bringing back "The Amanda Show," which means baby-faced Amanda Bynes will be back on your TV screen again! This is just one of the shows that Nickelodeon has revived on their programming block, The Splat, which features a lineup of shows we couldn't get enough of as kids.
4. This parrot repeated his owner's last words before he was murdered
In extremely odd and terrifying news, this parrot may have the answers prosecutors have been looking for in the murder of his owner, Martin Duram. Last year, Martin was shot five times, and his wife Glenna was shot in the head. While police considered that Glenna herself was a victim, the parrot's words prove that she might actually be the murderer.
5. You finally have a reason to stop wearing Crocs once and for all
Crocs aren't just a huge fashion no-no, but they're apparently a health hazard, too. A podiatrist has spoken out on the popular summer shoe trend, revealing the dangers of wearing the foam-like shoe. You might want to think again before you wear these out because they're "so comfy." We hear tendonitis is not so fun.
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