It was late on Thursday night in the French port city of Calais when the mood shifted. In a field awash with silvery moonlight, some 50 illegal migrants—mainly Syrians—sat down and turned their backs on the 20 French policemen who had formed a barricade across the field to prevent them from returning towards the entrance of the railway terminal linking England and France. … [Read more...]
Cool Off this Summer in a 1,000 Foot Water Slide in Nebraska
Everyone knows a pool party isn't complete without a 1,000 foot water slide. The folks over at Slide The City, an organization that takes 1,000 foot water slides to different cities in America, knows this rule well. … [Read more...]
India Bound, 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Unveiled in Thailand
After much anticipation and several spy images later, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has officially revealed the new Pajero Sport mid-size SUV at the world premiere in Thailand. However, we may have to wait for some more time before this new SUV reaches our shores. … [Read more...]
Major Archaeological Cite in Crimea Placed Under Federal Control by Putin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Saturday placed a major archaeological site in Crimea, which he has hailed as the country's most sacred spiritual symbol, under federal control following turmoil over the appointment of its director. … [Read more...]
NSA Paid Utah Over $1M to Police Data Center Roads
The National Security Agency has paid Utah more than $1 million over the past year and a half for state troopers to guard the entrance to the spy agency's massive data center south of Salt Lake City, according to Utah Highway Patrol records. … [Read more...]
L.A. Phil, Dudamel dive into the ‘Mozart in the Jungle’ Act at the Bowl
It's a jungle out there. That thought must be in the minds of performers making their debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl as they walk on stage and look out upon the huge amphitheater. … [Read more...]
Debris Found May Aide with Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane
A six-foot piece of a Boeing 777's wing assembly discovered on a remote Indian Ocean island is expected to provide the first hard evidence that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 crashed 16 months ago and could help investigators narrow the search for the Malaysia Airlines Plane, experts said Friday. … [Read more...]
Facebook’s Revenue Grows with User Engagement
Facebook claims half of the world’s estimated online users log on to their platform at least once a month. The number of people who use Facebook at least once in a month grew 13% to 1.49 billion in the three months through the end of June this year. … [Read more...]