'The Sims 4' free to download online for limited time

Since the early 2000s, the popular life-simulator game “The Sims” has let players control and manipulate every aspect of its virtual characters’ lives, and now the fourth edition of the popular game is available for free download for a limited time. 

Poll: 56 percent of Americans don't want Arabic numerals taught in schools

A recent poll from CivicScience asked Americans whether or not Arabic numerals should be taught in school, revealing what the CEO of the company is calling “the saddest and funniest testament to American bigotry we've ever seen in our data.”

WATCH: Fearless cat fights off coyote in Altadena

A homeowner in Altadena was surprised to find that a cat, probably belonging to a neighbor, had fought off a coyote in their driveway in the middle of the night, and it was all caught on video.

Barbershop pays kids to read out loud during haircuts

To help give kids confidence in public speaking and increase literacy, a barbershop in Kutztown, Pennsylvania is actually paying their clients to read!

Woodland High School celebrates first African-American male to earn valedictorian

A Woodland High School senior is preparing for a major milestone. He graduates high school on Friday with a 4.7 GPA. At that time, he will officially become the first African-American male in the school's history to earn the title of valedictorian.

Teen mom graduates as valedictorian with more than $1M in scholarships, school says

A teenager who gave birth to a baby boy while still in high school went on to become the valedictorian of her class and earn more than $1 million in academic scholarships.

'Never give up': Man graduates from NYU nursing school after first working there as a janitor

Frank Baez began working as a janitor at New York University’s Tisch Hospital, cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms and hallways when he was a teenager. Now he’s graduating from the school’s nursing program. 

'Pathetic' frog birthday cake from supermarket leaves parents 'mortified': 'It was a disgrace'

Parents in Australia were left outraged after they picked up a cake for their son’s frog-themed birthday party and saw one decorator’s unusual interpretation of the amphibian.

Brave one-year-old proudly rings hospital's 'cancer free' bell

This adorable pint-sized warrior celebrated her defeat against cancer by proudly ringing the hospital’s ceremonial bell.

Chick-fil-A employees change customer's flat tire in drive-thru line

Chick-fil-A is well known for its customer service, which is why it might come as no surprise that a photo surfaced on social media of Chick-fil-A employees in Tennessee going above and beyond to change the tire of a customer waiting in their drive-thru line. 

Stinky 'Corpse Flower' ready to bloom at Cal State Long Beach

It blooms every seven to 15 years, lasts for about 24 hours and has an overwhelmingly awful stench. And now, the giant corpse lily is ready for its close up at Cal State Long Beach.

'New Coke,' infamous 1985 failed formula, resurrected for 'Stranger Things' partnership

Coca-Cola and Netflix announced Tuesday that they will be re-releasing New Coke as part of a partnership to promote Season 3 of “Stranger Things,” which is set to take place in 1985, a year of infamy for the Coca-Cola Company.

Midland deputy vehicle hit by train, flipped over

A deputy with the Midland County Sheriff’s Office was responding to a call of an infant having breathing issues when his vehicle was struck by a train on Tuesday. 

High school valedictorian earns more than $3M in scholarships amid homelessness, loss of father

A high school valedictorian whose father died last year earned more than 40 scholarships worth over $3 million, after also having been homeless throughout the majority of his time in high school.

Ice cream for breakfast: Drumstick cereal hitting the shelves this summer

General Mills is launching an ice cream-flavored cereal that’s inspired by Drumsticks, the universally beloved ice cream sundae cones.