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Everyone has the right to a good education, but because of the ongoing pandemic, there have been serious interruptions to the schooling of children around the world. But one teacher who has gone further than most to ensure that her pupils don't miss out on their education is Nay, an…
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The dramatic moment a California police officer dragged a stuck wheelchair-bound man off train tracks just moments before an oncoming train passed through has been captured on the cop's bodycam. Lodi Police Officer Erika Urrea was fortunately in the area of the crossing at approximately 8:45AM on Wednesday when she…
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The ongoing pandemic has destroyed the entertainment industry as we once knew it. At the start of the year, stadiums, areas, and theaters were packed to the rafters of people who would happily rub shoulders with strangers just to catch a glimpse of their favorite show, artist, or sports team.…
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A shopper in the UK has spoken out about being "shamed" by staff at a supermarket after they told her her shorts were too short. This week, the UK has experienced a heatwave that has seen had its longest stretch of temperatures exceeding 34C since the 1960s, so it is…
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This week, the people of the UK have enjoyed some of the warmest weather on record. For the first time since 1961, temperatures across the nation have exceeded 34 Celsius (93.2 Fahrenheit) for six days in a row. However, with hot weather and beach days comes rainfall and thunderstorms. Now,…
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The ongoing pandemic has inspired all of us to do our bit for the greater good, even if it's something as simple as wearing a mask and washing our hands more often to prevent the spread of the virus. But one 100-year-old WWII veteran is proving that even the oldest…
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A four-year-old girl has sparked a blossoming friendship with a stranger she saw in Home Depot after she yelled "Black Lives Matter". When Sherri Gonzales was out shopping in Commerce City, Colorado, she was stunned to overhear a four-year-old girl yell "Black Lives Matter" - the name of a movement…
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Technological giant John McAfee - who ironically rose to prominence in the 1980s after founding the anti-virus company McAfee Associates - has taken to social media to claim he was arrested for wearing a lacy thong in place of a face mask. Per the New York Post, the 74-year-old took…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially registered a coronavirus vaccine developed by the Moscow-based Gamaleya Institute, CNN has reported. Revealing the news on Russian state TV on Tuesday (August 11), Putin said: "A vaccine against coronavirus has been registered for the first time in the world this morning. "I know…
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Lebanon's Justice Minister Marie Claude Najm, Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad, and Environment Minister Damianos Kattar have all resigned from their posts. Per Al Jazeera, the resignations come after a week of unrest and protests following in the country following the devastating port blast on Tuesday (August 4) that killed over 200 people and…
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Today (Sunday, August 9) marks 100 days since New Zealand successfully halted the spread of COVID-19 in the country - a rarity in a world that is currently still being ravaged by the disease. In New Zealand, life has pretty much returned to normal, with its five million residents once…
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As somebody who has been fortunate enough to visit Hawaii, I can confirm that it is even more beautiful and wholesome than you would ever imagine. From tropical weather to breathtaking landscapes to some of the greatest people I have ever met, Hawaii is the sort of place many of…
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Following the death of George Floyd as he was being arrested by the police, a black comedian has taken to the internet to reveal the heartwarming reason a white woman recorded his traffic stop. Keraun Harris, an actor, and internet personality better known as King Keraun, explained what happened with a…
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An Air India Express commericial plane carrying nearly 200 people on board has crashed at an airport in the southern state of Kerala, the BBC has reported. The aircraft, en route from Dubai, reportedly overshot the runway at Calicut airport upon landing. Air India has confirmed that there were 184…
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On Tuesday, videos of the devastating blast that tore through Beirut were widely shared across social media, as the world attempted to process the chaotic scenes emerging from the Lebanese capital. After an initial fire at a warehouse at the Port of Beirut sent pillars of white into the sky,…
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On Tuesday (August 4), the city of Beirut suffered one of the worst disasters in human history, as a monstrous and catastrophic explosion at a warehouse in Lebanon's capital sent a shockwave of destruction through the city. However, as the world struggles to come to terms with the devastation and…
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In an ironic turn of events, Zoombombers hacked a virtual court hearing of a teenager accused of hacking high-profile Twitter accounts - including those of Elon Musk and Barack Obama - on July 15th. This resulted in Pornhub clips and music being unceremoniously played during the hearing on Wednesday when…
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A bride who tied the knot in Beirut on Tuesday was forced to run for cover when the devastating explosion took place. Watch the shocking moment the bride runs from the blast below: In the video above, which was filmed by Mahmoud Nakib, Israa Seblani can be seen smiling into the…
