Society

British Embassy Apologizes For ‘Tasteless’ Tweet On White House Torching In 1812 War

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

After receiving backlash from Americans and British alike, the British diplomats in the U.K. embassy apologized for Tweeting a photo message joking about 1812 War indicating the burning of the White House. read more

Reported Massive Marijuana Plantation in China Could Be Perfectly Legal Industrial Hemp

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 01:43 PM EDT

A massive illegal marijuana plantation spotted via China’s most hi-tech satellite on Thursday may actually be a perfectly legal industrial hemp, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday. read more

Rice Bucket Challenge Goes Viral In India

Jan Dizon   | Aug 26, 2014 03:32 AM EDT

In a country where clean water is a luxury that many cannot afford, Hyberdabad journalist, Manju Latha Kalanidhi, took inspiration from the ice bucket challenge used to spread awareness of ALS, and created an Indian version to help feed the poor. read more

Tensions Rise in Liberia: Shoot on Sight Order Still in Effect on the Ebola-stricken Country

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 01:43 PM EDT

Tensions on Ebola outbreak continue to heighten as Liberian armed forces are ordered to shoot any illegal border crossers from on sight. read more

Great White Shark Sighting Prompts Evacuation Of Massachusetts Beach

Jan Dizon   | Aug 26, 2014 04:02 AM EDT

A great white shark was spotted by a Massachusetts State Police helicopter as it was swimming only 75 yards from the shore. More than 1,000 swimmers and beach goers were immediately evacuated from the water while the shark was in the vicinity. read more

Boob Aid: Japanese Men Urged to Squeeze a Boob For AIDS

Winona Cueva   | Aug 26, 2014 07:08 AM EDT

It's really not what you think... oh wait, it is. Japanese men will get a chance to squeeze the breasts of their favorite porn stars, and in the process, help advance AIDS awareness and research, one grope at a time. read more

Soldier Pronounced Dead After Shooting Herself At An Army Base In Virginia

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

A female soldier was pronounced dead after committing suicide on Monday when she barricaded herself at a Virginia base. read more

California Homeowners Opt Not To Have Quake Policies Despite The Presence Pf Many Active Fault Lines Along The State

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 03:52 AM EDT

In spite of risks posed by active fault lines, 90 percent of Californians would not buy earthquake insurance because it costs too much. read more

Performing the Ice Bucket Challenge Can Be More Harmful Than Helpful

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 03:59 AM EDT

The viral Ice Bucket Challenge which is meant to help improve lives is gradually endangering them as people become more 'creative' every time they undertake the challenge. read more

Rare Rainstorm Forces Nevada ‘Burning Man’ Organizers to Reschedule

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 26, 2014 12:44 AM EDT

A rare bout of rainstorms has forced Burning Man organizers to postpone the supposed start of the week-long festival on Monday as thousands of festivalgoers are stuck in Reno, Nevada until further notice. read more

Holocaust Survivors Call for Boycott of Israel Over Gaza Genocide

Jan Dizon   | Aug 26, 2014 01:12 AM EDT

Holocaust survivors and descendants of survivors voiced their solidarity for the Palestinian people, condemning the military strikes that Israel has been conducting against Gaza. read more

Airlines Dish Up World-Class Gourmet Food With the Help of Celebrity Chefs

Jan Dizon   | Aug 26, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

Airlines around the world are teaming up with celebrity chefs to create gourmet menus for their in-flight meals, particularly for business and first class passengers. read more

75-year Old Woman Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Killing Husband

Princess Carreon   | Aug 26, 2014 03:47 AM EDT

A 75-year old woman was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband in the mid-1970s by a judge in Wyoming. read more

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