María Pilar Abel Martínez, the Spanish woman who believed Salvador Dali was her father, is not the surrealist artist’s daughter, according to DNA test results. The tarot card reader, who was born in 1956, says her mother had an affair with Salvador Dalí during the year before her birth. A judge in Madrid agreed the… Continue reading Salvador Dali DNA Test Reveals Maria Pilar Abel Martinez Is Not His Daughter
Year: 2017
Red Sox Accused of Cheating By Using an Apple Watch to Steal Signs from Yankees
The Boston Red Sox is accused of illicitly using an Apple Watch to gain the upper hand in a recent game, a Major League Baseball (MLB) investigation has reportedly found. The Red Sox used the device to receive messages about what kind of pitch was about to be thrown, the New York Times reports. That… Continue reading Red Sox Accused of Cheating By Using an Apple Watch to Steal Signs from Yankees
Colin Trevorrow No Longer Directing Star Wars: Episode IX
Director Colin Trevorrow has decided to leave Star Wars: Episode IX because he and Lucasfilm have differing “visions”. Star Wars: Episode IX is expected to star Daisy Ridley and John Boyega and is due out in May 2019. Lucasfilm will now seek a replacement for Colin Trevorrow, who is best known for directing Jurassic World.… Continue reading Colin Trevorrow No Longer Directing Star Wars: Episode IX
Hurricane Irma: Caribbean Islands Residents Make Last-Minute Preparations for Catastrophic Storm
Residents in the Caribbean islands have made last-minute preparations for Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade, with officials warning of its “potentially catastrophic” effects. Irma, a category 5 hurricane, the highest possible level, has sustained wind speeds reaching 185mph. The hurricane is starting to hit the Leeward Islands and will move… Continue reading Hurricane Irma: Caribbean Islands Residents Make Last-Minute Preparations for Catastrophic Storm
Zika Virus Could Treat Adult Brain Cancer
According to US scientists, the harmful Zika virus that can cause devastating brain damage in babies could offer up a surprising new treatment for adult brain cancer. Until now, Zika has been seen only as a global health threat – not a remedy. However, latest research shows Zika virus can selectively infect and kill hard-to-treat… Continue reading Zika Virus Could Treat Adult Brain Cancer
Hurricane Irma Upgraded to Category 5 as Approaching Caribbean
Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category 5, making it “extremely dangerous” as it crosses the Caribbean. Category 5 is the highest category for a storm, according to US National Hurricane Center (NHC). Irma has sustained winds of up to 175mph, the NHC said, advising islands in its path to speed up preparations. The… Continue reading Hurricane Irma Upgraded to Category 5 as Approaching Caribbean
North Korea Crisis: Kim Jong-un Is Begging for War, Says US Ambassador to UN
US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley said that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is “begging for war” with his latest and most powerful nuclear bomb test. The US envoy told an emergency meeting of the Security Council in New York that the US did not want a war but its patience was “not unlimited”. The… Continue reading North Korea Crisis: Kim Jong-un Is Begging for War, Says US Ambassador to UN
Got In an Accident on Your Florida Vacation?
In 2015, there were over 370,000 car crashes in Florida, which adds up to over a 1,000 per day. Add to that 2,939 fatalities and 159,795 injuries, besides over 200,00 instances of property damage. These huge numbers can really shock a person. Given the millions of snowbirds and family vacationers touring the Sunshine State… Continue reading Got In an Accident on Your Florida Vacation?
DACA: President Trump Expected to End Program Protecting Young Undocumented Immigrants
According to new reports, President Donald Trump has decided to scrap a program that protects young undocumented immigrants. The president will give Congress six months to draw up legislation to replace the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), sources quoted by media say. According to a Politico report, the decision is considered a compromise amid… Continue reading DACA: President Trump Expected to End Program Protecting Young Undocumented Immigrants
The 5 Best Countries in The World to Work in
The number of expats living and working in foreign countries is skyrocketing, touching the mark of nearly 56 million people worldwide. It’s almost an entire percentage of the world population, and the number is only expected to keep rising as we become increasingly connected. It’s not to say the world is small, though, and if… Continue reading The 5 Best Countries in The World to Work in
Camera That Can See Through Human Body Developed by University of Edinburgh
A camera that can see through the human body has been developed by the scientists at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. The new device has been designed to help doctors track medical tools, known as endoscopes, during internal examinations. Until now, doctors have had to rely on expensive scans, such as X-rays, to… Continue reading Camera That Can See Through Human Body Developed by University of Edinburgh
Kate Middleton Pregnant with Third Baby
Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are expecting their third child, Kensington Palace has announced. According to the palace statement, Queen Elizabeth II and both families are said to be “delighted with the news”. As with her previous two pregnancies, Kate Middleton, 35, is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness. The duchess… Continue reading Kate Middleton Pregnant with Third Baby
Los Angeles Battles Largest Wildfires in City’s History
Los Angeles is battling the largest wildfires in the city’s history, Mayor Eric Garcetti said. The fires, covering about 5,000 acres, started in La Tuna Canyon on September 1, triggering a state of emergency. “We’ve turned the corner, but this is not over,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said on September 3 as he warned of “strong”… Continue reading Los Angeles Battles Largest Wildfires in City’s History
Princess Mako of Japan Announces Engagement to Commoner Kei Komuro
Princess Mako of Japan has formally announced her engagement to commoner Kei Komuro after receiving the emperor’s approval. The engagement announcement kicks off a lengthy marriage process, and it also means the princess will lose her royal status. Under a controversial Japanese law female imperial family members forfeit their status upon marriage to a commoner,… Continue reading Princess Mako of Japan Announces Engagement to Commoner Kei Komuro
North Korea Claims It Has Developed Hydrogen Bomb
North Korea claims that it has successfully tested a nuclear weapon that could be loaded onto a long-range missile. Pyongyang said its sixth nuclear test was a “perfect success”, hours after seismologists had detected an earth tremor. North Korea said it had tested a hydrogen bomb – a device many times more powerful than an… Continue reading North Korea Claims It Has Developed Hydrogen Bomb
Hurricane Harvey: President Trump and First Lady Meet Flood Victims
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump met Hurricane Harvey victims and volunteers in Texas. He praised the relief response to Hurricane Harvey on his second visit to flood-hit states. “Things are working out well,” the president said of the efforts. “As tough as this was, it’s been a wonderful thing,” he added. “I… Continue reading Hurricane Harvey: President Trump and First Lady Meet Flood Victims
Cuba Sonic Attack: State Department Reveals Details of Suspected Acoustic Attack on US Diplomats
According to US officials, a suspected acoustic attack on US embassy staff in Cuba was reported as recently as last month. It was originally thought that the incidents had ended several months ago. The State Department also said the number of staff who have reported health problems had increased to 19. It comes as the… Continue reading Cuba Sonic Attack: State Department Reveals Details of Suspected Acoustic Attack on US Diplomats
Serena Williams Welcomes Baby Girl
Serena Williams has welcomed a baby girl at a clinic in Florida on September 1. The 35-year-old tennis star, whose partner is Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, was admitted to the St Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach on August 30. Serena Williams said last month she was planning to return to tennis for the… Continue reading Serena Williams Welcomes Baby Girl
Kenya Presidential Election Annulled by Supreme Court
The result of Kenya’s presidential election has been annulled by the country’s Supreme Court after citing irregularities. The court ordered a new election within 60 days. The election commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner by a margin of 1.4 million votes. His opponent, Raila Odinga, said the commission was “rotten” and demanded resignations… Continue reading Kenya Presidential Election Annulled by Supreme Court
Food for Thought: Food Items that Double as Efficient Cleaning Agents
Have you ever encountered that stain on the kitchen sink or on the carpet that just won’t go away? You decide to clean it up vigorously but to no avail. Finally, you leave it for a week in the hope that something would just take away the stain. Then finally, after a week’s past, you… Continue reading Food for Thought: Food Items that Double as Efficient Cleaning Agents
Hurricane Harvey: President Trump to Ask Congress for Emergency Funding
The White House has announced it will ask the Congress for emergency funding to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. President Donald Trump is expected to propose an initial $5.9 billion. Texas authorities say the state might need more than $125 billion. At least 39 people have died in the storm and its aftermath. East… Continue reading Hurricane Harvey: President Trump to Ask Congress for Emergency Funding
US Orders Closure of Russian Consulate in San Francisco
The US ordered Russia to close its San Francisco consulate and two trade missions in response to “unwarranted” Russian action, the State Department has announced. The San Francisco consulate, and annexes in New York and Washington, must close by September 2. The State Department’s move follows Moscow’s reduction of US diplomatic staff in Russia last… Continue reading US Orders Closure of Russian Consulate in San Francisco
Favorite News Sources in the 21st Century
Everyone likes to get their news in different ways. How you enjoy learning about what’s happening in the world, or just in your town, will often depend on your lifestyle. Some people like to take in the news when they’re relaxing and have some time to really think about it. Others will read or listen… Continue reading Favorite News Sources in the 21st Century
Top 5 Best Tips To Manage Your Global Supply Chain Properly
Flickr Have you ever wondered how companies are able to manage an international supply chain that delivers their goods perfectly? A good place to start is by controlling all costs by sourcing everything (to an extent) at a local level. If the items can’t be done this way, you will want to send as many… Continue reading Top 5 Best Tips To Manage Your Global Supply Chain Properly
Tropical Storm Harvey Slams Louisiana after Hovering in Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall again in Louisiana after hovering in the Gulf of Mexico. Low-lying New Orleans, devastated by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, is bracing to receive up to 10in of rain in 36 hours, with flash floods a major risk. Harvey, which earlier achieved hurricane status, has dumped record rainfall in the region.… Continue reading Tropical Storm Harvey Slams Louisiana after Hovering in Gulf of Mexico