Italian driver hijacks and torches school bus full of children
From BBC A bus carrying 51 schoolchildren was hijacked by its driver and set alight near Milan in Italy. The children, some of them tied up, were rescued through smashed windows at the back of the bus and no-one was…
EU urged to protect giraffes from the wildlife trade
By Alicia Graef From Care2 Giraffes might be one of the most recognizable and beloved species on the planet, but over the past few decades they’ve suffered catastrophic population declines in Africa, which has led to concerns they may disappear forever….
Newer heart valves may let more people avoid surgery
From Newsmax Surgery for certain bad heart valves may soon become a thing of the past. New studies suggest it’s OK and often better to have a new valve placed through a tube into an artery instead. The results are…
Drinking hot tea nearly doubles risk of cancer: Study
From Newsmax Drinking two cups of hot tea daily dramatically increases your risk of developing esophageal cancer, according to a new study of more than 50,000 people. Researchers found that drinking two cups of tea per day at a temperature…
Secret Caribbean Island
The Secret Caribbean Island Travelers Are Flocking to This Spring By Marisa Spyker From Coastal Living When it comes to vacations, springtime and the Caribbean are about as natural a match as any. Whether you’re jetting off to Nassau with…
Christchurch shootings: New Zealand to ban military style weapons
From BBC New Zealand will ban all types of semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles following the Christchurch attacks, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said. The announcement comes less than a week after 50 people were killed at two mosques, allegedly…
Cyclone Idai: ‘15,000 people still need to be rescued’
From BBC Some 15,000 people still need to be rescued from the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai, Mozambique officials say. The cyclone victims there are stranded by catastrophic flooding and are clinging to roofs or stuck in trees, charities say….
What if the Caribbean refused royal visits until reparations were paid?
From IBW21.ORG Charles and Camilla are the latest to arrive and help whitewash the injustices of slavery and empire. By Nalini Mohabir, The Guardian — Once upon a time monarchs ruled by divine right, then later with charismatic authority. The future king Prince…
Chef’s eat at Disney
What 11 chefs eat when they go to the Disney parks By Ariella Tschinicel From Business Insider Not only are the Disney parks known for their innovative rides and attractions, but vacationers from all over the globe also get to…
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