Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Wednesday that the city would begin a “public process” of reviewing 41 “statues, plaques, and works of art” honoring potentially “offensives” historical figures, including statues of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Ulysses S. Grant.…
New York officials have canceled Times Square’s annual New Year’s Eve countdown celebration amid fears that crowds could further spread the virus, leaving the city bidding farewell to 2020 quietly. The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration in NYC’s Time Square…
International students will no longer be allowed to stay in the U.S. if their college or university has shifted to online-only courses this fall, the Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE) agency announced on Monday. The agency was quick to warn…
A little girl was on a vacation with her family when tragedy struck. 3-year-old Jennesy “Sophia” Villalpando from Iowa was on vacation in Penjamo, Mexico when she was ejected from her seat on a carnival ride. The toddler was with…
After a week of blazing wildfires in Greece, people have been seeking refuge by the sea. A video has emerged showing how crowds of people have flocked to the sea to escape flames and smoke. As of Sunday, the death…
Brian O’Callaghan-Westropp was celebrating his honeymoon with wife, Zoe Holohan, when tragedy struck: Brian got caught in the flames that engulfed the seaside resort of Mati, and regrettably, died. The Dublin-based couple were in a vehicle when the intensity of…
Rick Allen, a 65-year-old experienced mountaineer, almost lost his life climbing the Himalayas after he fell from a cliff. But thanks to a well-maneuvered camera drone, he lives to tell his tale. The British adventurer from Aberdeenshire was with his…
Hundreds of people took to the streets to celebrate Bastille day on Saturday. But the grandiose parade kicked off on the wrong foot when the French Air Force mixed up the colors of the French flag. As celebrations ensued, nine…
Senegalese fans have every reason to celebrate, after being the first African side to win at this year’s World Cup. But instead of storming the streets to riot and party, football lovers from Senegal celebrated by staying behind and picking…
A deadly flesh-eating bacteria whose infections have spiked by 400% in the last four years is stumping medical experts in Australia. Scientists have yet to discover what causes the disease, and where it comes from in the environment. The global…
Czesława Kwoka was 14-years-old when she was sent to Auschwitz—the infamous Nazi death camp. Digital Colorist Marina Amaral decided to bring this heartbreaking moment back to life in color. Marina has been colorizing historic photos for three years. The original…
#1. “Since 9/11” at the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park in London, England. Former London Mayor Boris Johnson unveiled the sculpture by U.S. artist Miya Ando entitled “Since 9/11”, which uses steel taken from the World Trade Center. The piece was…
A report by the Korean Herald has revealed what children in secretive and totalitarian state North Korea are being taught in school, and it’s both ridiculous and frightening. In a state known for its hostility and country-wide propaganda about supreme leader…
2016 has been filled with a seemingly ever-increasing amount of bloodshed and horror and, understandably, people are worried that the world has become a place filled with senseless violence and terror. Too Many Deaths #2016in3words — Tyler Matl (@TylerMatl) July…
In March 2011, time stopped for a town in Japan. After the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor released radioactive chemicals into the vicinity, prompting an evacuation of all residents within a 30-mile radius, the town became a shadow of its former self. Now, 5 years after the…
Three female tourists in Rome, Italy, have sparked outrage after being photographed stripping down to their bikinis and splashing around in a 400-year-old fountain. Temperatures soared to 32C this weekend in Rome, so the trio decided to cool off in…