A stranded whale was recently discovered in southern Chile in what marine biologists are referring to as the largest and most horrific stranding of large whales on record. “It was an apocalyptic sight. I’d never […]
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22 Suspects Arrested And Over 35,000 Forged Visas Seized In People Smuggling Bust
Chinese police have busted a people smuggling operation which earned over $29 million from getting 3,200 people out of the country and into North and South America and South Africa. Authorities have arrested 22 suspects […]
Russia Gives Detailed Evidence That Turkey Is Supporting ISIS
Russia has presented new evidence that Turkey is buying oil from the Islamic State and supplying it to the rest of the world. The United States is also reportedly involved in the agreement by refusing […]
Strapped For Cash, Greek Officials Instruct Citizens To Report “Under The Mattress” Assets
The financial situation in Greece has reached a new low, as Greek taxpayers are being told to report all privately stashed cash in excess of 15,000 euros ($15,848.25), as well as all jewelry and precious […]
Iraqis Are Asserting That U.S. Is Supporting ISIS Rather Than Fighting Them
In Iraq, the military and civilians alike believe that somehow, the United States is in collusion with ISIS – providing the terrorist state with supplies and help. Although the theory seems absurd, the suspicion runs […]
Turkish Citizens Caught In The Crossfire Of Putin’s Revenge Ploys
Russia has started to take action against Turkey in the aftermath of the Turkish decision to shoot down a Russian fighter jet in Syria. Russia has begun detaining and deporting people in Russia who have […]
World’s Richest 10% Produce A Staggering Half Of All Global Carbon Emissions
According to a report by British charitable organization Oxfam, the world’s 10% richest individuals are responsible for producing more than half of the Earth’s destructive fossil fuel emissions. Additionally, the poorest half of the world […]
Goldman Sachs Cautions Brazil Depression After GDP Tanks Again
The economic downturn in Brazil is worse than expected, as rising unemployment and high levels of inflation have absolutely destroyed domestic demand in the country. Goldman Sachs has called the situation “an outright depression”. The […]
Puerto Rico Narrowly Avoided Defaulting But Congress Still Doesn’t Want To Help
Puerto Rico is in the midst of a $70 billion debt crisis that has resulted in four Congressional hearings this year. Still, it appears that the United States is reluctant to help its cash-strapped commonwealth. […]
Rome Is Giving The Boot To Pushy Centurion Impersonators
Rome is getting rid of one of the city’s most famous and photographed attractions – Roman centurion impersonators. City authorities say the costumed centurion impersonators who photobomb tourists throughout Rome are becoming “annoyingly assertive” and […]
This Japanese AI Program Just Passed Its College Entrance Exams
According to Japan’s National Institute of Informatics (NII), a Japanese artificial intelligence (AI) program scored greater than average on a national standardized college entry exam – for the first time ever. In fact, the AI […]
China Shrugs Pollution Responsibility As Beijing Sees Record Smog Levels
Beijing has recently issued its highest air pollution warning of the winter, as thick smog has been blanketing the Chinese capital. Particulate matter readings (PM2.5) were above 500 in the city on Tuesday. According to […]
African Militias Conducting Brutal Witch Hunts To Extort And Punish Citizens
Earlier this year, there was a “witch hunt” in the Central African Republic, as rebel groups had kidnapped alleged “witches” in order to burn the victims to death. In some cases, suspected witches were even […]
Google Doesn’t Want Anyone Thinking It Agreed To Monitor Anti-Israeli Videos
Yesterday, Google denied claims made by the Israeli Foreign Ministry that the Internet juggernaut reached a deal with the Israeli government to co-monitor YouTube videos purporting to incite attacks. Last week, the ministry reported that […]
Apparently, Data Doesn’t Belong To Users As Long As Companies Are There To Mine It
Access to free high speed wi-fi comes with the price of the user having the data on their laptop, smartphone or tablet “mined” by the provider, according to experts attending the international Smart Cities conference […]
Police Catch French Kingpin Who Fast and Furiously Trafficked Drugs
In a major victory for authorities, a French drug kingpin who was part of an infamous and notorious international trafficking network was arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. Authorities report that Andre Cabau, 39, used tactics seen […]
India Takes Charge For Solar Power In 120 Country Alliance At Climate Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India has formed an international alliance with over 120 countries worldwide to promote solar power. The announcement was made at the ongoing United Nations climate summit in […]
TD Bank Decided That Surveilling Customers Is Perfectly Acceptable
The second-largest bank in Canada, TD Canada Trust, can apparently access information on all of the online activities of its customers. This includes activities that have absolutely nothing to do with banking. Many bank customers […]
UNESCO Honors Winston Churchill’s Writings With Equivalent of World Heritage Status
Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is still widely recognized as one of the most influential statesmen and writers of all time. Now, his writings are about to be held in an even higher regard, […]
Autonomous Cars Set To Race At The Formula E Circuit
Self-driving cars are not just for Google anymore. The Formula E electric motor racing series is now adding a new race to its lineup which will take place right before the human-driven race goes off. […]
This Activist Group Is Outing Online Racists, One Billboard At A Time
In Brazil, people are taking racist comments that have been posted on the internet and publicly displaying them on billboards for everyone to see. The campaign is known as “Virtual Racism, Real Consequences”, and it […]
Residents In Ferrari’s Hometown Are Sick Of Test Driving Tourists
In the Italian city of Maranello, residents are quickly becoming fed up with the sounds of Ferraris roaring down their streets. Maranello is the hometown of Ferrari, and it maintains a much higher per capita […]
Aging Populations Hurt The Economic Growth Rate In More Ways Than Anticipated
The aging of the population around the globe leaves the economy in a tough position. While the negative impact of the aging population has been discussed at length by many analysts, the economists at HSBC […]
Northern Ireland High Court Rules That Outright Abortion Ban Violates Human Rights
A Northern Ireland high court judge ruled on Monday that an almost outright ban on abortion violates the human rights of girls and women, including victims of rape and incest. The historic decision may lead […]
Officials Might Have A Tough Time Sorting Teenagers From Terrorists In PS4 Monitoring
Authorities have long monitored and tracked chatter on the Internet in order to identify and thwart terrorist activities. Now, according to Italy’s justice minister, it appears that Italian counter-terror agents have expanded that jihadi chatter […]
Bill Gates Heading Multi-Billion Dollar Crusade For Clean Energy
Bill Gates has joined forces with a multinational group of investors to spur the development of clean sources of energy. The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft announced the formation of this energy fund at the United […]
Shortly After Completion, The Fukushima Containment Wall Is Already Failing
The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has revealed that a brand new 780 meter long protective barrier designed to prevent contaminated groundwater from getting into the ocean is already falling over. The massive wall was […]
Despite Being Number One Polluter China Wants Exemption From Global Pollution Limits
Even though China is the single largest polluter in the entire world, Chinese President Xi Jinping believes that other countries should lead the way when it comes to taking initiatives to prevent climate change. President […]
North Korea Might Unsurprisingly Be Lying About Success Of Missile Tests
A recent submarine ballistic missile test in North Korea ended in failure, according to one South Korean lawmaker. The politician allegedly made the report during a private parliamentary meeting that was conducted on Monday by […]
Vulnerable Countries With The Most On The Line Grab Spotlight At Paris Climate Talks
As the United Nations (UN) climate talks begin in Paris, the world’s poorer countries that are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change have out maneuvered the agendas of the world’s big shots. They […]