Althea Serad
‘Jurassic World’ Beats ‘Avengers’ With Highest-Grossing Opening Weekend Of All Time
| Althea Serad | | Jun 16, 2015 08:04 AM EDT |
The newly-released film “Jurassic World” has quickly beat 2012’s “Marvel’s The Avengers” as the highest-grossing opening weekend of all time in Hollywood’s record books. In its first weekend at North America’s box office, the film easily raked in $208.8 million, which is 2 percent more than what was estimated on Sunday, Universal Pictures said Monday.
Pope Francis Climate Change Encyclical Leaked By Espresso Magazine; Vatican Calls Leak ‘Heinous Act’
| Althea Serad | | Jun 16, 2015 07:04 AM EDT |
A draft of Pope Francis's widely anticipated encyclical on climate change and on the state of the world’s environment was leaked. Italian news publication L'Espresso obtained and published the draft on Monday, four days prior to the supposed date of the encyclical’s publication.
Demi Lovato Replaces Katy Perry In New Smurfs Film
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 08:59 AM EDT |
Multitalented singer, actress, and entertainer Demi Lovato has reportedly replaced Katy Perry in the upcoming cartoon feature “Get Smurfy.” Lovato will give voice to Smurfette, according to Sony Pictures Animation.
Pope Francis: Climate Change Is The Fault Of Humans
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT |
Pope Francis is popular for his image as a radical leader, and this week, he will be specifically tackling the subject of climate change in a much-awaited encyclical on the environment. Many are expecting the Catholic Church’s highest leader to blame global warming on humans.
Saudi Arabia Confirms 5 MERS Cases As 16th Death Reported In South Korea
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT |
Over the past week, there have been five cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome confirmed in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from its Ministry of Health. Of the cases, one is the death of a man, 73, in Turaba City. The elderly man reportedly had a preexisting illness prior to contracting MERS.
Florida Flesh-Eating Bacteria: 2 Dead, 8 Infected; Beach Lovers Warned
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 07:36 AM EDT |
A flesh-eating bacteria is invading Florida waters, killing two people and infecting eight, according to The Florida Department of Health. The flesh-eating bacteria, also called vibro vulnificus, is reportedly a bacteria thriving in warm seawater.
Ohio Quadruple Homicide: 16-Year-Old Arrested For Killing Four People At Ohio Home
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 07:35 AM EDT |
A quadruple homicide is currently being investigated following the arrest of a 16-year-old boy at a Columbus, Ohio, home. According to police, the teenager has links to the shooting that occurred inside the home and killed four people.
Tbilisi, Georgia Flood Leaves People And Zoo Animals Dead; Residents Warned As Wild Animals Escape [PHOTOS]
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT |
A severe rainfall that caused heavy flooding in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Sunday left at least 12 people and several animals dead. Three people were reportedly found dead inside the zoo.
Chinese Airlines Cut Flights To Korea; Seven New Cases Of MERS Confirmed In South Korea
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT |
China is strengthening its to prevent the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country as its first patient, a South Korean national, is recovering from one of its hospitals.
WHO Expects More MERS Cases As 14th Person Dies In South Korea
| Althea Serad | | Jun 13, 2015 07:50 AM EDT |
An expert team from the World Health Organization more cases of infections from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is to be expected in coming weeks as the outbreak in South Korea has turned out to be larger and more complex than in other countries.
Prison Worker Joyce Mitchell Arrested For Helping New York Inmates Escape
| Althea Serad | | Jun 13, 2015 07:43 AM EDT |
A prison worker from the Clinton Correctional Facility named Joyce Mitchell was arrested after being charged with helping in the escape of inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat last week.
VIRAL VIDEO: Paramedic Flips Patient Off Stretcher; Awaits Trial
| Althea Serad | | Jun 13, 2015 07:37 AM EDT |
A paramedic flipped a patient off a stretcher in February, but he has been charged with the misdemeanour just this month.
Dave Grohl Fractures Leg During Foo Fighters’ Sweden Concert, Does Not Stop Show [VIDEO]
| Althea Serad | | Jun 13, 2015 06:21 AM EDT |
Dave Grohl injured his leg during his Sweden concert on Friday, but not only did the Foo Fighters frontman show that he is a great performer, but he showed he is nothing but professional when it comes to his career.
Teenage Girl Killed In Iowa Mall Shooting; Shooter Angry For Being Fired?
| Althea Serad | | Jun 13, 2015 06:06 AM EDT |
Shoppers were stunned after a teenage girl was killed in a shooting at the Coral Ridge Mall in Iowa Friday evening. The Iowa Department of Public Safety said that the suspect is now in custody following the Iowa mall shooting at Coralville City, reported Reuters.
US Bird Flu Outbreak: What You Need To Know About The Worst-Ever Bird Flu Outbreak
| Althea Serad | | Jun 12, 2015 09:42 AM EDT |
The spread of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, was detected as early as mid-May. Since then, it has fast become the “worst bird flu outbreak in US history,” according to The Silver Ink.
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