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Yesterday, Nike's advertising deal with NFL star Colin Kaepernick caused a worldwide internet frenzy. On Twitter, fans of the quarterback came forward to express their happiness about having someone so inspiring representing the brand; meanwhile, those who oppose his commitment to kneeling during the national anthem in order to protest…
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We've all had those times where we've been seated near irritating passengers on a bus or train, with our only outlet a quick text to a friend to moan about the ordeal. Usually, we don't expect that private message to be read, and then to start up an argument with…
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It takes a lot of bravery to talk about child abuse, even if the issue hasn't personally affected you. The problem is vast and global, and all around us are silent victims, people who were subjected to emotional, sexual and physical harassment throughout their early life. Approximately 2.9 million cases of child…
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The general public is in two minds about child beauty pageants. On the one hand, some find the concept of toddlers strutting their stuff on the stage to be nothing more than adorable, harmless good fun - a special brand of performance that boosts the child's self-confidence. However, other people…
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In the wake of the Parkland Shooting in Florida, and numerous other massacres which have occurred in the United States, Americans continue to debate their relationship with the second amendment and how gun legislation has affected their society. The Stoneman Douglas activists have rallied around this cause and are campaigning…
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Yesterday, news broke that 20-year-old Instagram model, Sinead McNamara, had died while aboard a superyacht in Greece. The young woman, who was from Australia, was reportedly discovered "twisted in rope" at the rear of the boat last Friday at 1.45 am, with no immediate explanation as to how she had got…
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When the time comes to start a new year at school, there is usually some sort of presentation or assembly, for both the students and parents to be introduced to the new school year. They are usually fairly unexciting, and not particularly memorable. However, the audience at the Xinshahui kindergarten…
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Aretha Franklin's family have blasted the pastor who gave the eulogy at her funeral, claiming his speech was "offensive and distasteful". Reverend Jasper Williams Jr. has been accused of improperly eulogising the Queen of Soul in an address in which he criticised the Black Lives Matter movement and stated black women cannot…
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Two weeks ago, it emerged that Ben Affleck had checked into rehab after his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, staged an intervention for his drinking problems. The 46-year-old actor was known to have battled alcohol addiction in the past, but new worries arose when he was spotted receiving an alcohol delivery outside…
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Last weekend, Vietnam war hero and longtime U.S. Senator John McCain was laid to rest. Known for his feisty, maverick spirit, he made many friends - and enemies - on both sides of the political aisle. But at the end of the day, decent human beings respected him, even if…
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It's rare to see funerals in the news so often, but there have been two major ones recently. John McCain, former Arizona state Senator and Republican nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election, passed away on August 25. A mere week or so earlier, 'queen of soul'…
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Last week, a couple in Indianapolis filmed an incident in which their neighbor both physically assaulted them and threw racist slurs their way. Miguel Rios and Luvia Roman moved into their home a year and a half ago, but have said that their lives have been made a "living nightmare"…
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Sinead McNamara, an Australian Instagram model, has passed away while on a trip to Greece. The 20-year-old social media star was discovered unconscious and "twisted in rope" at the rear of a yacht last Thursday, according to The Australian. She was reportedly still alive at the time she was found, but…
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Facebook is an extremely powerful platform but it’s usually not until someone truly needs something that its merits as something functional become clear. Whether its a lost wedding ring or a campaign to find the kind stranger who turned someone’s life around, it’s a great way to put the word…
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Between 1974 and 1991, Dennis Rader murdered 10 people in Wichita, Kansas. During this time, he sent taunting letters to the police and press, and gave himself the nickname, the "BTK Killer" or "BTK Strangler" - the acronym standing for "bind, torture, kill". For decades, he evaded detection, and might…
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Recently, the Texas Department of Public Safety presented a video of aviation operations at a Public Safety Commission meeting. Out of a compilation of footage they showed, one high-speed car chase stood out. In the incident, which occurred in June, a woman led police on a chase ending in a…
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These days, it seems that people on the internet get angry over the most trivial of things. This seems to happen most commonly on social media, where pretty much anyone and everyone is given a platform to share their opinions on matters that have absolutely nothing to do with them.…
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Ariana Grande was one of a star-studded cast of performers and celebrities who attended Aretha Franklin's funeral on Friday. The event represented a celebration of the 'Queen of Soul's' life and remarkable career, and Grande performed a rendition of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" during the service. Immediately…
