The fastest bullet train in the world has broken its own speed record during a test run. Japan’s maglev train reached a record speed of 603 kilometres per hour during a manned […]
Japan bullet train beats its own speed record. It’s fast!
‘Bookkeeper of Auschwitz’ goes on trial
A former Nazi death camp officer dubbed the “bookkeeper of Auschwitz” goes on trial in Germany Tuesday, with almost 70 Holocaust survivors and victims’ relatives expected in the courtroom.Oskar Groening, 93, will […]
Death and Destruction in Yemen: Aftermath of Saudi-led airstrikes
Saudi-led airstrikes around the Hadda district of Sanaa killed up to 45 people and wounded 400 others, many of which were women and children, on Monday.
‘It was like a miracle’: Russian scientists create ‘bio-cement’ for human bones
A recent invention by Russian scientists could significantly shorten the healing time, if you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to have a broken bone.
Iran’s symphony orchestra rises from the ashes
The Tehran Symphony Orchestra survived wars, coups, and the Islamic Revolution — but fell victim to financial pressure from sanctions. Now, it’s been revived.
John Varvatos Detroit Store Opening Event
John Varvatos celebrates the opening of his Detroit store with a star-studded black carpet arrival and rock star-worthy VIP party, featuring a special live performance by Detroit native, Alice Cooper. Hosted by […]
Siberian-style Snowboarding: 1800 bikini-clad Russians set skiing world record
Over 1800 scantily clad skiers and snowboarders descended from Mount Zelyonaya’s Sheregesh resort in Siberia on Saturday, setting a new Guiness record for the world’s largest downhill ride in swim suits.
From Rats to Rudeboys – Nathan Clark and the Desert Boot
Hear the story of how Nathan Clark was inspired to create an icon. An icon that would be worn by some of the most famous subcultures of the next 65 years. The […]
Chomsky: ‘U.S. invades, destroys country – that’s stabilization. Someone resists – destabilization’
Chomsky: ‘US invades, destroys country – that’s stabilization. Someone resists – destabilization’.
Opposition leader Juha Sipila wins elections in Finland
There is a changing of the guard in Finland. The opposition Centre Party led by millionaire businessman Juha Sipila is the winner of parliamentary elections. He will replace Alexander Stubb, who has […]