Jordan attacks ISIS
In response to the burning of a captive Jordanian pilot, Jordan conducted airstrikes targeting the militant group ISIS on Feb. 5. According to CNN, Lt. Muath Al-Kaseabeh’s father, Safi- al Kasasbeh, stated the king promised […]
Year: 2015
World leaders push for diplomatic end to Ukraine crisis
French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are heading to Ukraine as part of the diplomatic efforts to present a peace proposal to end the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. The two world […]
Shelling shakes Donetsk residents
Fifteen people are dead following the Feb. 4th shelling in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk, according to reports from the country’s government news organization, the Union. A shelter providing food and supplies to the war-worn people of […]
Oakville sisters reach for the top
Oakville’s Mogus sisters and founders of Books with no Bounds are among the top 10 finalists in the fifth annual Start something with Alesse Contest, a competition for empowering and showcasing young Canadian entrepreneurs. The […]
Brian Williams apologizes for false reporting
During his Feb. 4 broadcast NBC News host Brian Williams recanted his oft-told story of being shot down in Iraq. At events as recent as a public tribute to an American soldier on Jan. 30, […]
Google to show real-time Tweets in search results
Popular search engine Google and social media powerhouse Twitter have reached a new agreement in which tweets from Twitter users will appear in Google search results, reports Bloomberg News. Beginning in the first half of this […]
A steady pace might win the race
A recent study has shown that while jogging at a steady pace has proven to be a healthy way to do cardio, running for long distances may not be as helpful as people think. Researchers […]
Meet Jamie Brewer, New York Fashion Week’s first model with Down’s Syndrome
Actress Jamie Brewer, known for her work on American Horror Story, can now add model and runway model pioneer to her resume. At this year’s New York Fashion Week, Brewer will break boundaries as the […]
Who will replace Jon Stewart?
As the news satire king gets ready to step down, Comedy Central has shortlisted replacements for The Daily Show. At this moment however, it is all mere speculation as tweets start filing in of potential […]
Release of new Harper Lee novel raises concerns
Eighty-eight-year-old reclusive author Harper Lee is set to release a second novel decades after her classic To Kill a Mockingbird, which has raised concerns that she may have been pressured. Go Set a Watchman, Lee’s first […]