The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, for his efforts in bringing peace and stability to Africa. This is the first time that the prize has been given to a head of government from Africa, and it is hoped that this recognition will help promote progress on the continent. […]
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A plane flying in honor of those fighting against the COVID-19 disease crashed and one person died
With Memorial Day just around the corner, many people will be spending time outdoors enjoying the sunshine and good company. But for one family in North Carolina, their memorial day was a little different. Their loved one, Ryan Vaughn, passed away last week after his plane crashed while flying in honor of those fighting against […]
Contestant photos of (3) Burmese photographers depicting friendship
This three-part series will showcase photos of three Burmese photographers who have been friends for over 30 years. Through their photography, these friends share stories of life in Burma, documenting the changes that have occurred there over the years. Introducing: the photographers The photographers featured in this contest are Burmese nationals who have captured the […]
Sallies that have changed from the past (10) years
The decade of the 2010s has seen a lot of changes in the world – from technological advances to geopolitical events. In this article, we take a look at ten sallies that have changed drastically from the past decade. Genderfluid 1. Genderfluid is an umbrella term that refers to people who don’t identify with the […]
Jackie Chan said that she used to cry because the director scolded her on the set
Jackie Chan, one of the most iconic and respected actors in the world, has had a long and successful career in film. And while he’s now well-known for his comedic chops, Jackie says that his early days were far from easy. In this interview with The Telegraph, Jackie talks about his time as a young […]
In China, 1,716 health workers have been infected with the new coronavirus, and 6 have died, according to Zhang Yixing, vice minister of China’s National Health Commission.
The new coronavirus, known as SARS-CoV-2014-02, has quickly spread around the world and has now been confirmed in China. This article provides a brief overview of the coronavirus and the health workers who have been infected with it. What is the coronavirus? The coronavirus is a virus that mainly affects the respiratory system. It is […]
A 9-year-old boy found a giant worm in his backyard
Recently, a 9-year-old boy named Owen found a giant worm in his backyard. His mother took a picture of him with the worm in his hand and posted it to Instagram with the caption, “My son found this worm in his backyard! He’s so excited!” Worms are common in gardens and fields, but they’re usually […]
The amount of drugs seized by the Lao police in the Golden Triangle region is the largest drug seizure in Asia, the United Nations announced.
Lao authorities have seized what is believed to be the largest amount of drugs in Asia – more than 2 metric tons of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. The seizure was made during a joint operation between the Lao police and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Lao police seized a record […]
Even though 70 percent of her body was burned, she competed in the Mrs. Colorado America contest
When Karlee Brown was just 11 years old, a car accident left her severely burned on 70 percent of her body. Despite her injuries, Karlee pursued a career in modeling and competed in the Mrs. America America contest in 2013 – an event that required overnighters in a makeup chair and hours of posing for […]
Now, there is a 705-pound liger named Apollo from the United States, who was bred as a hybrid between male and female lions.
Ligers are amazing animals, combining the physical strength and agility of a lion with the long fur of a female. But what is even more amazing is that there is now a 705-pound liger living in the United States! The Liger There is now a liger named Apollo who was bred as a hybrid between […]