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Just days after Brazillian president Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree to deploy military forces to help combat the Amazon wildfires, a heartbreaking video has been circulated on social media showing what appears to be a native Pataxó woman delivering an emotional plea as a fire burns behind her. Per the…
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A man has married both of his girlfriends at once in a bid not to hurt either woman. The incident took place on August 17 in Indonesia. A video of the ceremony was subsequently posted to Facebook where it went viral. In the video, the groom struggles to remember his…
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People in Iceland have gathered together this week to hold a memorial service for a glacier, which has melted and been destroyed as a result of climate change. The huge pile of ice, which was called 'Okjokull', was destroyed after enduring the warmest July ever recorded. Climate change activists mounted…
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Per the Daily Mail, the Brazillian president, Jair Bolsonaro, has pledged to deploy military forces in an effort to control the Amazon wildfires that have left the country covered in smoke and darkness. [caption id="attachment_12548011" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Speaking at a conference. President Bolsonaro said: "The protection of the…
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A New York man has lost his life after he was crushed to death by a falling elevator in his luxury high-rise as his horrified neighbors looked on, the New York Post has reported. On Thursday morning, Sam Waisbren, 30, became trapped between a malfunctioning elevator car and the shaft wall,…
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It doesn’t take an expert on global warming to see that wildfires are a problem. Whether it’s discussing the destruction brought to California in 2018, or the thousands of individual infernos currently tearing through the world’s most important rainforest, the reality of a burning planet is beginning to dawn on…
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The family of a ten-year-old girl killed in a car accident made the brave and selfless decision to donate her organs, potentially saving six lives and helping a further 75. The incident which ended Francine Salaza's life took place on August 7 after her mother took a different route driving…
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Those of us who are light sleepers know how difficult it can be to fall asleep and, most importantly, stay asleep without the slightest hint of noise waking us up from our short-lived slumber. But you certainly don't have to be a light sleeper to be seemingly unable to fall…
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A priest has been accused of stealing $98,000 from his church in order to pay the men he met on Grindr - a dating and hook up app for gay men. Monsignor Joseph McLoone was arrested in Philadelphia after more than a year's worth of investigations by Chester County detectives,…
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Harry Potter fans are some of the most devoted of any fanbase. And nearly a decade since the last film was released, the franchise's most loyal followers are constantly proving that Harry Potter is as influential and relevant as ever in popular culture. One couple were so enamoured by the…
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When it comes to sexy underwear, there's no denying that men don't exactly have a wealth of options at their disposal. The fact is women have always been treated to the lion's share of seductive nightwear collections. For instance, we have the multi-billion dollar lingerie giant Victoria's Secret, which continuously…
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Matching pyjamas for the family are typically more of a Christmas tradition than they are a Halloween one, but regardless, Target is here to cater to your penchant for spooky holidays (and cute PJs). [caption id="attachment_12547542" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Credit: Target[/caption] The retailer is now selling a selection of Halloween-themed pyjamas…
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As a result of the disastrous effects of climate change, large swathes of the Amazon rainforest have reportedly caught fire during the hottest recorded summer ever. The Amazon rainforest is known idiomatically as "The Lungs of the Earth", since the vast amount of greenery provides an incredible amount of oxygen…
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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick appears to have called out rapper Jay-Z, referencing a statement in which the artist declared that “we’ve moved past kneeling” when it comes to NFL player protests during the national anthem. The move follows a controversial move from Jay-Z, where his entertainment and…
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Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a symbolic gesture this week, sending pizzas to the miners in Kentucky protesting over their lack of payment from their former employer. The Vermont senator allegedly phoned a local Pizza Hut in the nearby town of Cumberland, Kentucky on Friday, and sent one pizza to…
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Jon Voight has declared Donald Trump "the greatest president of this century" as he expressed his hopes that "President Trump will take on four more years of his strength, devotion, knowledge of truths." He made the declaration on Twitter this Sunday, proclaiming his disdain for the "radical left" and their…
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Aldi is launching a brand new gin liqueur from this Thursday that tastes like candy floss and marshmallow. The delectable-looking shimmery pink drink could well be the perfect alcoholic beverage for anyone with a sweet tooth. Made by The Infusionist Small Batch, one bottle has a 20 per cent Alcohol By…
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Ever heard of the so-called ''step mullet''? Well, you're about to as it's sure to become the next daring hair trend. The step mullet is basically a hairstyle in which your locks are cut at two or three distinct levels or ''steps'' - usually, it's a bob with a shorter…
