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US image suffers under Trump presidency

US image suffers under Trump presidency

The Pew Reseach Centers annual survey on global attitudes toward the US reveals that, US Image Suffers as Publics Around World Question Trumps Leadership. Jul 1, 2017
Three surprising ways Chinese people benefit from Hong Kong

Three surprising ways Chinese people benefit from Hong Kong

July 1 marks the 20th anniversary since the United Kingdom handed sovereignty of Hong Kong back to China following the expiry of its 99-year lease. Two decades on China and Hong Kong still have many differences, some of those heavily benefit China. Here are three more surprising ways they do. Jul 1, 2017
Grenfell Tower Fire: Kensington and Chelsea leader quits

Grenfell Tower Fire: Kensington and Chelsea leader quits

The leader of Kensington and Chelsea council, Nick Paget-Brown, has resigned following weeks of criticism for the boroughs handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster. Announcing the decision, he said he accepts a share of responsibility for perceived failings in the councils response to the fire at the tower block in west London. Jul 1, 2017
This High Heel Race is only for men

This High Heel Race is only for men

This annual high heel race is only for men. Its part of World Pride Madrid festival for LGBT communities. This festival is held to celebrate the diversity and commemorate the Stonewall riots in 1969, which led to the first protest march for LGBT rights. Runners wear stilettos, wedges, kitten heels and colorful customs. Runners heels are required to be at least 4 inches high. Winners can get prizes worth up to 500 euros. Jul 1, 2017
Texting and talking while walking makes you move funny

Walkie-talkie-textie? Watch how you are walking ;)

New research indicates that cellphones are changing the way we walk, slowing us down and exaggerating our movements. The study, led by scientists at Anglia Ruskin University, investigated how cellphone use affects where people look and how they move whilst on the phone. Jul 1, 2017
Bernard Hopkins comments on the fight of the year

Bernard Hopkins comments on the fight of the year

Two super fights are scheduled to happen this year. Floyd Mayweather will fight Conor McGregor on Aug. 26. Canelo Alvarez will box Gennady Golovkin on Sept.16. But for former middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins, only one fight is worth watching. Jul 1, 2017
From India to Hong Kong: How Britains empire crumbled

From India to Hong Kong: How Britains empire crumbled

Britains biggest and most important possession, India was viewed as the jewel in the crown of the Empire. In the 1930s and 40s, the Indian independence movement picked up steam under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and other revolutionary leaders and by 1947, the country was given its independence. 50 years later, Hong Kong was handed back to China, and so came the symbolic end of the British Empire.  Jul 1, 2017
From India to Hong Kong: How Britains empire crumbled

From India to Hong Kong: How Britains empire crumbled

Britains biggest and most important possession, India was viewed as the jewel in the crown of the Empire. In the 1930s and 40s, the Indian independence movement picked up steam under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and other revolutionary leaders and by 1947, the country was given its independence. 50 years later, Hong Kong was handed back to China, and so came the symbolic end of the British Empire.  Jul 1, 2017
From India to Hong Kong: How Britains empire crumbled

From India to Hong Kong: How Britains empire crumbled

Britains biggest and most important possession, India was viewed as the jewel in the crown of the Empire. In the 1930s and 40s, the Indian independence movement picked up steam under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and other revolutionary leaders and by 1947, the country was given its independence. 50 years later, Hong Kong was handed back to China, and so came the symbolic end of the British Empire.  Jul 1, 2017
CCTV shows man wanted for violent robbery on 92-year-old-woman

CCTV shows man wanted for violent robbery on 92-year-old-woman

Detectives in Hackney have released CCTV footage of a man wanted for committing a violent robbery on an elderly woman in broad daylight on June 27. The man made several attempts to grab her bag; he used such force that she was pulled to the ground. The victim, who was screaming, refused to let go of her bag, so the suspect dragged her until she was in so much pain that she eventually let go. The victim, who recently lost her husband of nearly 70 years, is currently being supported by her family, including her niece who described how she is incredibly distraught, nervous and does not wish to be named out of fear. Jun 30, 2017
Stormzy, Russel Crowe, and other stars come together to tweet birthday messages to bullied boy

Stormzy, Russel Crowe, and other stars come together to tweet birthday messages to bullied boy

The parents of a boy from Leeds have been overwhelmed after high profile figures from the world of television, film, music and sports responded to a tweet calling for celebrities to wish their son a happy birthday. Tweets posted from the account of Christopher Hope Smyths on June 29 asked for anyone famous/well known to send their son a positive/9th birthday message to counteract the words of a bully. Jun 30, 2017
Berlin swamped by heavy flooding

Berlin swamped by heavy flooding

The heaviest downpours in almost 60 years flooded streets, basements and underground stations throughout Berlin on Thursday, June 29. Jun 30, 2017
Man jailed for slapping Muslim girl in the face with a packet of bacon

Man jailed for slapping Muslim girl in the face with a packet of bacon

A man who admitted abusing two Muslim women before hitting one of them in the face with a pack of bacon has been jailed for more than six months.Alex Chivers, 36, of Waltham Cross, north London, pleaded guilty to one count of racially or religiously aggravated common assault and one count of causing racially or religiously aggravated alarm or distress following the incident in Enfield on 8 June. Jun 30, 2017
Meet Sam, The First Educational Transgender Toy

Meet Sam, The First Educational Transgender Toy

Gender Creative Kids Canada have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to produce the first transgender educational toy, Sam. Sam is an essential tool designed to help children understand what it means to grow up as a transgender child. They hope the toy will help families talk about the struggles of being transgender and help those going through the process to be true to themselves. Jun 30, 2017
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