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The emotional final journal entries of the American man who was killed by an isolated tribe on a remote Indian island have been revealed. John Allen Chau, 27, went to North Sentinel Island to encourage the Sentinelese, an indigenous group who refuse contact with the outside world, to convert to Christianity. He was met with…
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When most people end up as viral celebrities, it's typically very much a "15 minutes of fame" kind of situation. Nobody ever expects these people to crop up again, and certainly not in the exact same set of circumstances as the first time. However, it seems as though that has…
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When you're a teenager, you can't wait to get your driver's license. Finally, you no longer have to beg your parents for a ride, or pedal your bike around town like a little kid. You have the freedom to go wherever you want, while blasting your favorite music. And if…
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It's almost Thanksgiving, when American families gather together for an epic feast and try not to talk about politics. (And usually fail once the wine starts flowing.) Or, if you've living far away from your family, you gather for pals for 'Friendsgiving' and give cooking an epic feast your best…
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The disastrous wildfires which have hit California have caused shocking damage, destroyed lives, and wrecked livelihoods. The 2018 season is now the most destructive ever recorded, with 7,000 fires over an area of approximately 1,667,855 acres causing a total of 2.9 billion in damages. according to figures provided by the California Department…
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"Reduce, reuse, recycle," come the cries of the eco-warriors. However, while taking a firm stance on environmental issues is still stigmatised, the effects of humankind's lax attitude towards the planet is manifesting itself in ever more concerning ways. A sperm whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, is…
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Just a couple of years after Donald Trump was leading chants of "lock her up" when Hillary Clinton was found to be using a personal email account in her official position, his own daughter, Ivanka, has been caught doing just the same. According to a report released by the Washington…
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A 27-year-old American man was reportedly shot dead with arrows by a tribe on a remote Indian island as soon as he set foot on their home. John Allen Chau paid local fisherman to take him to North Sentinel Island, which is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous group who refuse contact…
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In August of this year, Senator John McCain died at the age of 81 following a battle with deadly form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The two-time presidential candidate's passing attracted huge waves of sympathy and mourning from both Republicans and Democrats alike, and his funeral was attended by prominent politicians…
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A struggling father-of-five who asked people on the internet for $2,500 (£2,000) to pay for Christmas has apologised after being slammed by critics. Ben Buckley, from west Hull, England, set up a GoFundMe page after fearing that he wouldn't have enough money to treat his family over the festive period. His appeal…
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The Christmas season is almost upon us, which is good news for everyone who likes to see the decorations light up our streets and shops. Yes, festive music is now blaring out of loudspeakers, baubles and tinsel have been strung up in bars, and in our shopping malls, large plastic…
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A Vietnam War veteran was given the opportunity to spend one of his last days doing something he loved this week. After two debilitating strokes in 2015, Kenneth Jones didn't think he would ride a motorcycle ever again. However, the 71-year-old war hero and retired police officer took his very last…
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When it comes to aviation, there's a lot that your average passenger doesn't know. You're pretty much just blindly trusting the pilots and stewards to get you back on terra firma each time, and few people really understand how the whole process works. How does a heavy tin can manage…
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For 11 days, catastrophic, fast-moving wildfires have rampaged across California. Fueled by strong winds and arid conditions, the blazing infernos have destroyed thousands of structures, and forced hundreds of thousands of residents to flee their homes. According to the latest statistics, 77 people were killed and nearly 1,000 are reported…
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On Monday afternoon, there was an active shooter incident at Mercy Hospital, which is located on the south side of Chicago, at 25th and Madison Avenue. Four people were killed, including the gunman, an emergency room doctor, and Chicago police officer Samuel Jimenez. The shooting began in the Mercy Hospital…
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On social media, we're all influenced by the people we follow. We might take inspiration from their fashion sense, flattering poses or sick caption game. And why not? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, when you copy someone too much, imitation is the sincerest form of being a…
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Most 10-year-olds out in the world today are fairly familiar with using technology, either through video games, or films and TV, or - in more recent years - social media. But Samaira Mehta is different. Not only does she know how to use the latest gadgets and gizmos, she also knows how…
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Back in 2009, the late, great Stephen Hawking hosted a party for time travellers. It was complete with canapés and flutes of fancy champagne, and anyone was invited - providing, of course, that they could travel back to the past, as the theoretical physicist only announced the time and date…
