A woman who struggled with her weight throughout her life turned to comfort eating when her classmates called her a “whale” in high school. Her weight eventually spiraled up to a staggering 260 pounds (approx. 118 kg). However, after becoming a mother, she decided to lose weight, and since undergoing weight-loss surgery, she has shed…
260lb Woman Was Once Called a ‘Whale’ by Her Classmates, Sheds Half Her Body Weight
Principal Dancer Elsie Shi Communicates Truth Through Art
The first thing that captivated Elsie Shi about classical Chinese dance was the flips—the way dancers looked as if they were flying, the way she felt tumbling through the air. She would try to prolong the feat as long as possible, staying in the air as long as possible, before touching the ground again. “Back then,…
31-Year-Old Elephant Recognizes Vet Who Rescued Him From Close Death 12 Years Ago
In a heartwarming moment that was caught on camera, a 31-year-old elephant named Plai Thang reached out with his trunk to touch the hand of a veterinarian who treated him 12 years ago. In March 2021, Dr. Pattarapol Manee was wandering through the wilds in Thailand when he heard an elephant’s call. “I remember the sound…
Underground Salt Mine in Poland Has Otherworldly Saline Lakes, Statues, Ballrooms That Defy Belief
Far beyond the humble kitchen condiment, salt—quite literally—has a history of great depth. One fascinating chapter of that history lies deep below the earth in Poland, where in the 13th century, salt was mined from a location like no other. The largest of these mines still exists today. Surreally, the underground mine comprises vast, decorated…
Ma’Khia Bryant’s Neighbor Says Video Suggests Police Had to Shoot Teenager
Ma’Khia Bryant’s neighbor, whose security camera captured the moment the Ohio teenager was shot by a police officer, has said officers had no other choice. Donovan Brinson watched the incident as it began to unfold on April 20 as he pulled into his driveway, which is located across the street from where the shooting took place. The footage…
Ma’Khia Bryant’s Neighbor Says Video Suggests Police Had No Other Choice But To Shoot Teenager
Ma’Khia Bryant’s neighbor, whose security camera captured the moment the Ohio teenager was shot by a police officer, has said officers had no other choice. Donovan Brinson watched the incident as it began to unfold on April 20 as he pulled into his driveway, which is located across the street from where the shooting took place. The footage…
Arizona Democrats File Last Minute Lawsuit Seeking to Block 2020 Election Audit
April 23, 2021
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The Arizona Democratic Party filed a lawsuit on Thursday seeking to stop the state’s Senate from carrying out an audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. The complaint (pdf), filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, comes just before the audit is set to begin on Friday. In preparation, 2.1 million ballots, as well as…
Dems File Last Minute Lawsuit, Seeks to Block Audit of Arizona’s Maricopa County Election Results
April 23, 2021
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The Arizona Democratic Party filed a lawsuit on Thursday afternoon seeking to stop the state’s Senate from carrying out an audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. The complaint (pdf), filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, comes just before the audit is set to begin on Friday. In preparation, 2.1 million ballots, as well…
Dems’ Last Minute Lawsuit Seeks to Block Audit of Arizona’s Maricopa County Election Results
April 23, 2021
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The Arizona Democratic Party filed a lawsuit on Thursday afternoon seeking to stop the state’s Senate from carrying out an audit of the 2020 election results in Maricopa County. The complaint (pdf), filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, comes just before the audit is set to begin on Friday. In preparation, 2.1 million ballots, as well…
Australia Secures 1 Million AstraZeneca Doses for Papua New Guinea
Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan has secured one million COVID-19 vaccine doses for Papua New Guinea (PNG), which neighbours Australia to the north, and has been experiencing a severe outbreak. The arrangement was secured after Tehan approached AstraZeneca directly while visiting Europe and the United Kingdom to shore up Australia’s vaccine supplies. The one million…
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