A mother and her four kids died in a two-vehicle crash in Salem, Oregon, according to KGW. Oregon State Police said the crash took place at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Highway 99E and Nevada Street NE—about a mile north of Salem, according to the report. Update: Mother, 4 kids killed in head-on crash […]

A zoo in Belgium has large animals made of LEGO. Twenty-eight LEGO animals have been placed around the zoo. The animals include those endangered, and even extinct. The zoo is using the display to raise awareness. American artist Sean Kenney built the LEGO animals. The zoo is located northeast of the capital Brussels.

Two experienced mountain climbers nearly went too far. The pair were near the top of Quandary Peak, one of Colorado’s highest summits at 14,253 feet. The pair were 300 feet from the peak when they got stuck in deep snow. They had to spend the night on the mountain. A rescue team set out on […]

Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon said her party will push for a new referendum on independence as an alternative to Brexit on May 30. This announcement comes ahead of Britain’s June 8 election. Sturgeon became leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in 2014. Former leader Alex Salmond resigned after losing the Scottish independence referendum. Sturgeon […]

Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor beyond his time. Now, more than 100 of the machines he designed or improved will be brought to life in a new exhibition in Bruges, Belgium. That includes the bird-like human aeroplane and portable bridge. These are made into reality using plans Leonardo drew himself. Some of the designs […]

The Eiffel Tower went dark to honor Iraq bomb victims. Two bombs went off in Baghdad yesterday. An earlier one exploded at a popular ice cream shop. Another exploded near a government office. Both were car bombs. They killed at least 20 people and wounded 80. The Eiffel Tower lowered its lights as tourists looked […]

Japanese racing driver Takuma Sato won the Indianapolis 500 Sunday, May 29. Billed as “The Greatest Spectacle in racing,” the Indy 500 is the best -known and most popular race in America. Takuma Sato’s win was suitably spectacular. He was third with nine laps to go. He took second with six to go. He took […]

It looked like a bomb exploding underground. A geyser-like column of earth shot skyward—followed by a geyser of water. The explosion that rent this street in Kyiv wasn’t a bomb. An underground water pipe burst, damaging several cars. No people were hurt. A pair of security cameras captured the entire scene.

Auguste Rodin’s marble sculpture “Andromeda” is for sale The family of Chilean diplomat Carlos Lynch de Morla has owned the work since 1888. Rodin sculpted the piece in 1887, then traded it for a bust of his wife the diplomat had commissioned. The family has finally decided to sell the piece through French art auction […]

Abuses committed by governments and armed groups in Central African Republic between 2003 and 2015 may constitute crimes against humanity, states a U.N. report. That includes killing, rape, mutilation, pillaging, and torture. The report was compiled by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is meant to help authorities identify cases as […]

ISIS claimed credit for one of two bombs, which killed more than 20 people in Baghdad. The city is crowded with travelers celebrating Ramadan. Two separate car bombs detonated shortly after midnight on May 30. A suicide car-bomber killed 13—ISIS said it was behind this attack. Another car bomb exploded a few hours later. Both […]

The murder case of Kim Jong Un’s estranged half brother has been moved to a higher court. The decision was made at a hearing in Malaysia on May 30. Two women were charged with Kim Jong Nam’s murder: Siti Aishah, 25, and Doan Thi Huong, 28. They’re accused of using a nerve agent on Kim […]

A few months ago, northeastern Brazil was gripped by drought. Now heavy rains are washing people away and burying them in landslides. “Everything collapsed, everybody’s house was collapsing and everything was falling in the houses that were down,” said one tearful survivor, holding a small child. People have to wade through waist-deep water or ride […]

Striking Chilean border agents have left trucks trying to cross from Bolivia stranded. Truckers trying to pass are delayed both on the Bolivian and the Chilean side. About 2,500 trucks are waiting, passing through the border at only 3 or 4 per hour. The Chilean government has been accused of not allowing food access and […]

A pair of mountain climbers attempted the spectacular feat of climbing France and Switzerland’s highest peaks. Bernhard Hug and Tony Sbalbi ascended the Dufourspitze, the highest peak of Mount Rosa, in the Swiss Alps. They also ascended Mont Blanc, in France, but Sbalbi stopped to rest beforehand and joined Hug later. They did it all […]

Alex Cruz, CEO of British Airways, is accepting all the blame for the global IT failure, which left so many flyers stranded in British airports. He is sorry for the massive IT failure that stranded so many passengers. “We know that there have been holidays interrupted, and personal events that have been interrupted, and people […]

Bikers filled the streets of Washington, D.C., in celebration of Memorial Day. Bikers gathered at the Pentagon before the ride. Then they revved their engines and sped through the streets to help people remember the veterans and say thanks. Festival organizers also want answers to what happened to the many prisoners of war and those […]

Heavy rain brought on by a cyclone is drenching Sri Lanka, an island nation southeast of India. At least 69 people have died from lightning or drowning. The number of missing is as yet unknown. Floodwaters several feet deep have isolated many people on hilltops. Half a million Sri Lankans have been affected. Sri Lanka […]

An injured elephant was rescued by villagers in India’s northeastern Assam State. It got stuck in a small pool of water in a waterhole in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary located on the outskirts of capital city of Guwahati. Locals said it had been there for five days. Many people scrambled to help the elephant. “After examination, […]

The Sistine Chapel Choir, also known as the “Pope’s choir” is coming to the United States for the first time in 30 years. The choir performs with the pope during his masses. The choir will visit New York, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. It will perform at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine, […]

Social media is filled with photos honoring the victims of the Manchester terror attack. Photos of landmarks transformed into tributes are being uploaded from around the world. Story Bridge in Brisbane Queensland, Australia, was lit with the UK’s Union Jack flag. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai was similarly lit. Amsterdam illuminated its railway station with […]

The secretary-general of NATO expressed the need for NATO members to address the Manchester terror attack. The world is mourning the bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Many children and teenagers died or were injured. NATO member countries will hold a meeting tomorrow at its new $1.2 billion headquarters. President Trump will […]

After her cousin threw acid on her in 2012 this 26-year old woman never thought she’d get married. But she found a man who truly loves her after dialing a wrong number. Lalita accidentally called Rahul Kumar one day. That phone call led to more phone conversations, and ultimately led to a marriage proposal. Groom […]

Lionel Messi tried to avoid a conviction on tax fraud charges but Spanish courts upheld the 21-month sentence. The 29-year-old Argentine soccer star forward plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona. He also plays for the Argentine national team. Both Messi and his father faced the same charges and could be seen in court together. The […]

A 200 pound turtle headed back to sea after being nursed back to health at a turtle hospital. The loggerhead turtle was injured by a fishing line. It was nursed back to health on a diet of squid and fish. The turtle was also given antibiotics and vitamins. The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida, owns […]

When he was 7, Tedros Ghebreyesus watched his brother die. In Ethiopia, there are dozens of diseases that can cut short a child’s life. One of them claimed his brother. Tedros learned in that moment how precious, and how fragile life can be. Now Tedros is director-general of the World Health Organization. He can guide […]

Manchester residents are lining up to donate blood to victims of yesterday’s terror attack. Manchester resident Rosie Bentley spoke about why she came out to give blood. “I heard the news this morning when I woke up. And I’ve lived in Manchester for just over a year. My heart breaks for the people, and I […]

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip responded to the Manchester Arena bombing attack with dignity. They interrupted the queen’s garden party for a moment of silent remembrance. The garden party was held to honor people making a positive impact in their community. Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Andrew, and Princess Eugenie all attended.

G-7 leaders will make a common commitment to fighting terrorism when they meet in Sicily later this week, Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on May 23. This comes after the Monday night suicide bombing that killed 22 people in Manchester. “We are working in these hours that the strongest possible message of a common, […]

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.  Nikki Haley addressed U.S. Embassy staff in Ankara, Turkey. She told them that the United States was taking the lead in Syria. No longer would chemical weapons be tolerated in Syria, she said. Huge numbers of Syrian refugees flee across the border to Turkey. Haley is on a two-day trip […]

Google’s AlphaGo program defeated a Chinese Go master. The victory shows the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to outdo human intelligence. It also demonstrates Google’s AI capabilities. Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO, spoke about how AlphaGo learns, “You know, obviously, this version of AlphaGo initially learns from human games and then does most of its […]

Protesters in Venezuela were met with tanks. Police also threw tear gas and shot water. Months of anti-government protests have filled Venezuela’s streets with death, violence, and looting. Venezuelans are protesting President Nicolas Maduro. He is seeking to alter the constitution in order to fortify his power and eliminate opposition. Venezuelans have suffered economically and […]

A man from Spain climbed Mount Everest in record time. He managed to accomplish in 26 hours what most take two to three weeks to do. He did it alpine style, which means he did not take oxygen or use fixed ropes. Fewer than 200 people have ever summited Everest without bottled oxygen. Alpine style […]

Ebola showed up in West Africa in 2013 and stayed for two years. It infected some 28,000 people and killed more than 11,000. Many have criticized the World Health Organization for its slow response. The WHO didn’t declare an international health emergency until August 2014. Outgoing WHO Director-General Margaret Chan apologized. In her last official […]

Clint Eastwood’s path in life was formed watching Westerns in movie theaters in the 1930s and ’40s. “In the ’30s and ’40s … every kid wanted to be in a Western and every kid wanted to pack a gun and ride a horse,” he said. So began a fascination with cowboy movies—and guns—which stretched eight […]

India’s largest beach cleanup drive, became the world’s largest beach cleanup. It started with a lawyer in his early 30s who used just his hands to pick up trash. He didn’t contact any government agencies. Soon, others saw him. His actions even caught the attention of the UNEP (United Nations Environment Program). The drive managed […]

Prince Philip watched the Grenadier Guards during their ceremony to remember fallen soldiers. The ceremony took place at the Wellington Barracks in London’s St. James’s Park. The ceremony is also known as Black Sunday. The ceremony consists of marching band music, wreath laying, marching formation displays, and a memorial service. Prince Philip is considered the […]

Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest donated US$298 million to several charities. This is the biggest charitable donation Australia has ever seen. “I’ve been very fortunate with my wife, Nicola to be able to accumulate capital and then as soon as we could to commence giving it away,” Forrest said. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said, […]

A boat called Rus is a floating clinic. The medics aboard leave their families for 50 days every year to bring medical care to isolated communities of northern Siberia. The people there are cut off from the world by the long harsh winter. The huge territories of Northern Siberia are almost inaccessible for up to […]

Paul Moreno was 24, a medical student, and a member of the Green Cross first-aid response team. He saw his country, Venezuela, convulsed by violent protest, and felt he had to use his knowledge to help people overcome by tear gas. Moreno was run over twice while assisting fallen demonstrators on May 18. Yesterday, during […]

One firefighter is dead and two were injured after a fire spread through a mall in San Antonio, Texas. The fire weakened the structure of a strip mall, burying firefighter Scott Deem underneath. The six-year firefighting veteran was given a salute by about 100 firemen as his body was taken away from the scene. Another […]

Shaas al-Mohammad, 20, was sentenced to five years in prison for joining ISIS and planning a terror attack. Al-Mohammad apparently surveyed possible targets in Germany. The prosecution claimed he had researched sites in Berlin, including Alexanderplatz, the Parliament building, and the Brandenburg Gate. He then sent information back to Syria so ISIS could plan attacks. […]

A group of women are taking chances by working in TV. Afghan society believes many occupations should be off-limits to women. This was especially the case when Afghanistan was under Taliban rule. Women faced work and many other restrictions. That has lessened, but many taboos remain. So this women-focused TV network is a major societal […]

An Italian man stabbed three people at the Milan train station. Fifty-two-year-old Hosni Ismail Tommaso Bejn Yousef was asked for his papers. He responded by drawing a kitchen knife. Yousef stabbed two army officers and a policeman. The soldier are in “moderately critical” condition. Asked if the incident was terrorist related, a police spokesperson said, […]

After being denied air travel, his passport was taken away. Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles ran into trouble on his way to the United Nations. Protests continued as he decided to return to Caracas. Opposition lawmaker Tomas Guanipa spoke in front of protesters, “In this moment, when Henrique Capriles has been held, and robbed of […]

A Peruvian museum recovered 500 stolen artifacts. Some of the artifacts were voluntarily returned. Some returned only after criminal investigation. A joint criminal investigation resulted in art returning from Germany, Argentina, Bolivia, Spain, France, the U.S., Italy, and Mexico. Peru is valued for its pre-Columbian art. Art is regularly trafficked out of the country. Peruvian […]

Two cliff divers are training for upcoming cliff jumps that will put them up against a six-time world champion. Jonathan Paredes of Mexico and David Colturi of the U.S. made use of the cliffs in Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas. They demonstrated the results of extensive practice in the art of flying through the air and […]

A brown horse named Kiersa was saved by rescue crews on May 15 after she was trapped in thick mud in Plant City, Florida. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, veterinary Dr. Alexandra Urban from the Brandon Equine Medical Center, The Polk County Sheriff’s Office State Agriculture Response Team, the Hillsborough County Public Works (DPW), and […]

Thousands of Venezuelans held a candlelight rally against the government of President Nicolas Maduro on May 17. The death toll from unrest in Venezuela topped 40. This comes after six weeks of anti-government protests in which citizens clashed with heavily armed police. The candlelight rally was a somber occasion to remember those killed and to […]

A Maine Coon cat from Australia is set to take the record as the world’s longest cat. Omar measures 47.4 inches. His owner feeds him kangaroo meat and kibble. He is set to take the record from Ludo, a United Kingdom cat who measures 46.6 inches. Guinness World Records contacted Omar’s owner when she posted […]

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel arrived at the U.S. State Department on May 17. He was greeted by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. The two had a brief photo-call. Gabriel arrived in Washington to visit with U.S. officials ahead of President Trump’s first foreign trip since taking office.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley said on May 17 that she is waiting to see proof about reports on President Trump. Reports had claimed the president tried to interfere with a federal investigation, based on a memo by former FBI chief James Comey. “Well honestly what I’ve seen is just a lot of […]

A British-Norwegian man was freed from serving a life sentence in jail in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 17. Joshua French was serving a life sentence for murder and espionage. He will return to Norway as early as May 17. French was convicted along with another Norwegian Tjostolv Moland. They were charged with […]

German Chancellor said the U.K. should not restrict EU citizens from entering. Merkel spoke at a meeting of international labor union officials in Berlin on May 17. One cause for Brexit was so the U.K. could control immigration. If the U.K. were to impose limits, the EU would have to balance things out, Merkel said. […]

The Indian navy caught seven pirate boats. A distress call was sent out from a Liberian vessel after it was surrounded by pirates. The Indian navy sprang into action and prevented the piracy, and then caught 7 of the 10 pirate vessels. After capturing the boats, the navy commandos searched them and recovered AK-47s and […]

At least one person was killed and 25 injured when a tornado hit a mobile home park in northwest Wisconsin on May 16. “I would describe it as total destruction. There’s a whole row where there should be trailers but there’s nothing but debris,” said Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald of Barron County, Wisconsin.   Helicopter video […]

A pair of diamond earrings sold at a Geneva Sotheby’s auction. The Apollo and Artemis pink and blue colored diamonds are large and one of a kind. They were sold to a private buyer who called in a bid. The earrings sold with a $57,425,000 price tag. David Bennett, Worldwide Chairman Of Sotheby’s International Jewellery […]

Germans powered through a mess of an obstacle course during the Tough Mudder competition. The race is an obstacle course full of mud. Contestants stumble through with the help of their friends and fellow competitors pushing, pulling, and dragging them along. It’s mainly about fun and challenging oneself. Race participant Sebastian Wolf explained the team […]

Most of the world is recovering from the weekend’s “WannaCry ransomware” attack. Some 200,000 people in 150 countries were affected. Hospitals were among the worst hit, but factories, government agencies, banks, and other businesses also suffered. Now law enforcement agencies have to try to track the source of the cyberattack. Police computer experts have to […]

President Trump met with Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on May 15. Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan is the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. He is the deputy supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates armed forces. He is also the de facto UAE foreign minister. According to the White House, the […]

Only urgent action will save the tiny vaquita porpoise. The World Wildlife Fund wants Mexico to help. The vaquita lives only in the Gulf of California. Gillnet fishing had driven the small marine mammal to the verge of extinction. Mexico has banned gillnets, but the ban is not enforced. Only a complete crackdown on gillnet […]

The European Court of Justice ruled that all EU trade deals must be approved by all involved parties. In a May 16 ruling on the EU-Singapore deal the ECJ established a precedent: Every nation’s parliament must sign off if the deal will impact that nation. For some deals, that would involve more than 40 national […]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin addressed G-7 conference attendees about cybersecurity. He specifically talked about yesterday’s cyberattacks that affected nearly 100 countries. He was asked if countries are unprepared. Mnuchin shared his thoughts, “I wouldn’t say it’s unprepared, matter of fact is, as I understand this, this is something that to the extent people had […]

France prepares for a change of leadership. Francois Hollande steps down as French president to welcome President-elect Emmanuel Macron. Hollande chose not to run for a second term. It’s the first time in France’s modern history that an incumbent president chose not to run again. Macron served in Hollande’s government, but resigned to run for […]

Astronauts are taking the 200th spacewalk of all time for the ISS. Astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer will float outside the space station to install technology. The first spacewalk outside the ISS took place on December 7, 1998. They are setting up a new HD camera and replacing old hardware. The International Space Station […]

When couples come to Paris they immortalize their love by locking it to a bridge. Because too many couples did just this, authorities had to remove hundreds of thousands of locks. Lover locks collapsed a portion of a bridge in 2014. In 2015, another part with locks was removed. Now, people can purchase the locks […]

Belgian conductor Philippe Herreweghe turned 70 this month. After a life devoted to music, he says, for him, music is life. “For me this is not work, it’s just life, my life is music so stopping with music would mean in a way dying, so I want to postpone it a little bit,” he says. […]

Nigerian first lady, Aisha Buhari, and government ministers met with 82 freed Chibok schoolgirls on Wednesday, May 10. The 82 are among 270 mostly Christian schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamist extremists three years ago. The girls were released on Saturday, May 6. A military source said that three Boko Haram commanders were freed in […]

This  rare ice formation is called “dragon skin.” Dragon-skin is formed when wind lifts the surface ice in sections. The exposed water underneath freezes, creating this scale-like texture. Scientist Dr. Guy Williams captured these images on an Antarctic expedition. It was the first time this type of ice had been seen since 2007.

Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen promises reform, but her detractors aren’t satisfied. Germany arrested two soldiers and a third man, as student, in a plot to attack politicians favoring friendly immigration and refugee policies. The trio planned to blame the attacks on Islamic extremists. Von der Leyen criticized the military for allowing racism, hazing, […]

Defense Secretary James Mattis said the U.S. would support Turkey’s border security. Turkey is worried about Kurdish soldiers in Syria getting U.S. weapons. The U.S. armed the Kurds to assist in the fight against ISIS there. Turkey has been fighting Kurds within its own borders for years. Mattis made comments while at a military training […]

NATO is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan. About 13,00 NATO troops train and advise the Afghan army, mostly from the United States. The group’s military arm wants a few thousand more. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made it quite clear that there would be no return to a combat mission in Afghanistan for NATO. […]

An extremely rare albino orangutan rescued from a cage in a Borneo village is gaining weight and strength under veterinary care. Activists from the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation rescued the animal on April 29, and have been caring for her since. She has gained 10 pounds in 10 days, though is still underweight at 40 […]

This Indian couple has an amazing bamboo house. Inside, they’ve things from another project—things made from plastic bottles and used tires. They’ve also got tires for a speaker system. The couple also builds bamboo houses for others. Prashanth Lingam, owner of the Bamboo House India, “When we began (our business) three years ago, no one […]

A light show displaying the history of Tasmania is being projected onto Tasmania’s Mount Roland. Organizers hope to make it a yearly celebration. Organizer Des Brown spoke about why he is holding the festival, “I’ve always had a dream, since I’ve been in business and accommodation, to put Mount Roland on the map and I […]

Some courageous young deer walked up to a group of Indiana hunters and began eating young leaves off the trees where the hunters were hiding. One young buck actually sniffed and the barrel of one hunter’s gun. The hunters were after turkey. Deer are out of season and the hunters could not shoot them. Instead […]

Sarah Yaga was kidnapped from school in Chibok, Nigeria, by Boko Haram terrorists in 2014. When it happened, her parents cried and prayed. There was nothing else they could do. “The time that they take these children, we were really worried,” said her father, Samuel Yaga. “Every day my wife was crying, crying, crying. If […]

German police have detained a man associated with two arrested terrorist suspects. The man is identified only as Maximilian T., a 27-year-old German citizen. “The accused is strongly suspected of planning a severe act of violence against the state out of a right-wing extremist conviction, together with Franco A. and Matthias F. already detained in […]

Moon Jae-in appears to be winning South Korea’s special presidential election. Exit polling by three major TV stations show liberal candidate leading his conservative opponent Hong Joon-pyo 2-to-1. Voting continued until 8 p.m. local time and official results won’t be available for several hours. The election replaces ousted president Park Geun-hye, who was impeached and […]

Wildlife experts examined 27 rescued baby tortoises and pronounced them healthy. The highly endangered tortoises were found in a box on a bus. They were being smuggled to Europe. The experts confirmed that these are Galapagos tortoises. Galapagos tortoises are the largest species. They could grow to be 6 feet long and weigh 500 pounds. […]

A giant rabbit died aboard United Airlines. The rabbit was 3.5 feet long and weighed 20 pounds. According to lawyer Guy Cook, it was set on becoming bigger than its father, the largest rabbit in the world, potentially weighing 40 pounds. It could have taken the biggest rabbit crown. The lawyer for the group that […]

Fighting in the Congo has displaced 3.7 million people. People are fleeing violence across five provinces known as the Greater Kasai region. Rein Paulsen, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Head of Office of the Democratic Republic of Congo, talked about the severity of the situation, “What we have in the Kasais is […]

German firm Electrochaea built a factory in Copenhagen, Denmark, where microbes convert electricity into natural gas. Electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is combined with carbon dioxide (CO2)  to make methane. The methane can be stored, or sent to gas users through existing pipe systems. Electricity is easy to […]

The latest variation of 3-D printing technologies is here. Kniterate’s digital knitting machines use the same additive manufacturing method as 3-D printers. The London-based startup aims to empower designers who are working on a budget. Users can design garments on a computer, insert the memory card into the machine, press go, and Kniterate will have […]

The leader of ISIS in Afghanistan, Abdul Hasib, was killed on April 27 by a team of U.S. Special Forces and Afghan soldiers. A spokesman for the Afghan Defense Ministry confirmed the death on May 8. Hasib is believed responsible for many ISIS attacks including one on a military hospital. His predecessor, Hafiz Saeed Khan […]

South Korea’s presidential election on May 9 may have the highest turnout in 30 years. The nation’s presidential office is currently vacant. Former President Park Geun-hye was impeached. There are over 13,000 voting stations nationwide, with voters choosing between 13 presidential candidates. The newly elected president will immediately be in office to start his or […]

Always Dreaming won the muddy 143rd Kentucky Derby by nearly eight lengths. The horse ran second through the first half of the race. Jockey John Velazquez took the lead on the back stretch, then opened it up around the far turn. No one came close as the horse cruised to victory with a 7 3/4-length […]

Why run on the ground when you can race up 91 flights of stairs? That is the question 4500 runners from 36 countries must have asked themselves before entering the Taipei 101 Run Up. This annual race starts at ground level—and heads up 91 flights of stairs in Taiwan’s Taipei 101 tower, the eighth tallest […]

This Syrian couple, Mahmood and wife, Doaa, were among the 3,000 refugees rescued crossing the Mediterranean on Saturday, May 6. Many were Syrians fleeing the war in their homeland. Mahmood and Doaa were lawyers living well in Syria, working and raising their child. When the fighting got too close, they decided to flee. First they […]

New York real estate developers KABR Group and Kushner Companies held a publicly advertised event to raise money for a New York apartment building—but denied access to media. The developers hope to raise $150 million through the event and others, organized by Chinese immigration agency Qiaowai. The events are advertised as opportunities for investors to […]

Schools of devil rays have been frequenting beaches in Florida’s panhandle. The rays have been swimming in the kiddie pool at St. Andrews State Park The rays grow to be four feet wide. They are harmless to humans. These are the fish gave their name to the Tampa Bay baseball team.

Guatemala’s Fuego spit a column of ash 7 miles high and spewed lava down its slopes as it erupted at dawn on Friday, May 5. The ash fell more than 12 miles from the cone. Nearby villages were placed on high alert. The volcano is 30 miles southwest of the capital, Guatemala City.

A computer virus could paralyze an entire nation, said professor Jörn Müller-Quade of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. A program could shut off our power, or slowly infect our economy and drive it downward until it crashes “Many people associate IT security with their personal computer,” said professor Müller-Quade. “Unfortunately they neglect the fact that we […]

India launched a communications satellite for the benefit of the South Asian region. The satellite will be made use of by almost all nearby countries except Pakistan. The launch is part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to increase ties with neighboring countries. The Indian Prime Minister spoke about his goals, “Today is a […]

A 29-year-old Syrian man was arrested in Germany. Germany gave no specific information, except that it is related to ISIS membership. He was arrested in the Leipzig region on Thursday. Thomas De Maizière, the German interior minister, talked about why he was arrested. “This was not a concrete attack prevention but rather, those were crimes, […]

A boat full of migrants is on its way to Italy. The migrants departed the Libyan coast, as so many have done this year. There has been an almost unceasing stream of migrants leaving the Libyan coast, hoping for a safe arrival in Europe. One man was shot before he could depart. Migrants aboard the […]

French President Francois Hollande visited the Bataclan theater, where 90 people were killed in terrorist attacks, in 2015. He was there to see a comedic performance by Yassine Belattar, a supporter of his 2012 election run. French President Francois Hollande spoke about his reasons for visiting again. “Yes, I promised, to the Bataclan directors, who […]

These riders thought that a dangerous ride would be a lot of fun. But now they are stuck at the top, as they wait for instructions from emergency personnel. Firefighters have arrived, and are actively pulling people to safety. They are wearing harnesses, so that any falls won’t be fatal. Roller coaster rides don’t always […]

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo gets the ultimate acknowledgment for his soccer prowess, with a 400-goal shirt from Real Madrid President Florentino Perez. But despite the award, not everyone believes Ronaldo has reached the 400-goal mark. Official records show his standings at 399 goals in 389 games, but Ronaldo claims there was a game in which […]

Star Wars Day brings out heroes, villains, and creatures of all types. The celebration in Taipei is action-packed, full of fans who want to celebrate together, and battle it out with lightsabers. “There are activities about ‘Star Wars’ all over the world today, because it is ‘Star Wars Day’ today. We are going to have […]