A new early recording of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I have a dream” sentiment has been unearthed by researchers working on a documentary about the preacher and civil rights advocate. The recording was made eight months before King made his historic speech in front of 250,000 people gathered at Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, … Read more
One week before a scheduled signing of the peace deal that would have placed rebel leader Riek Machar once again in the seat of vice president, top rebel general Peter Gatdet has announced that he and other powerful commanders no longer support Machar. General Peter Gatdet accused President Riek Machar of failing to keep the … Read more
As part of Google’s stated ambition to “do more,” co-founders Larry Page and Sergei Brin have announced they will be restructuring under the umbrella of Alphabet, Inc., a new parent company that will encompass Google and all other Page and Brin projects. Current Google CEO Page wrote in a blog Monday that in addition to … Read more
Gunmen opened fire outside a US consulate in Istanbul, Turkey Monday morning, BBC reported. The attack, which took place at around 8:00 a.m. Monday morning, followed just 10 hours after a bomb was detonated at a police station in Istanbul, injuring 10 people, including seven police. Read more: Turkey suicide bombing may be first of seven … Read more
Multiple gunshots rang out during a protest in Ferguson, Missouri Sunday night, scattering protesters on the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. Police came under heavy gunfire from two sources, which resulted in exchanges that left two men wounded, the St. Louis Police Department reported. At least one person — a young black man — was … Read more
Frances Oldham Kelsey, a Canadian-born doctor and F.D.A. officer, argued tirelessly to keep the harmful drug out of the U.S. ONTARIO, Canada – Frances Oldham Kelsey, the doctor and pharmacologist who refused to allow thalidomide into America, died on Friday. Kelsey died at her daughter’s home in London, Ontario, where she had been inducted into … Read more
The mayor of Koktebel, Crimean Republic, was found hanged in his home Friday. “This morning at a place of temporary residence, the mayor of Koktebel was found dead after hanging. Today, law enforcement officers will be working on the case, after which will be a procedural decision,” said an official of the public prosecutor, according to RIA … Read more
According to new research, selfies are linked to narcissism in men, but not in women. The research, undertaken by Polish psychologist, went further, providing an understanding about which aspects of narcissism were associated with selfie-taking for each gender. Research, though still scant, is emerging about who posts selfies and why. According to the new Polish study, which … Read more
Under new UK laws introduced last April, the first Brit to be convicted faces sentencing today. The 21-year-old, who distributed intimate photos of a woman on the internet and by text without her consent, pled guilty last May, one month after the new laws were passed. He faces a maximum sentence of two years’ in … Read more
Ukraine has subpoenaed former President Viktor Yanukovych to appear in Kiev this month to give testimony in a corruption investigation. The investigation involves “misappropriation of property” and embezzlement of funds. Questions exist about Yanukovych’s possible use of his previous post as president to commit large-scale fraud. Proceedings against several high-ranking Ukrainian officials — including the ex-President and … Read more
The RBQ-2A Online test, the first self-assessment test for autism spectrum disorder, has been developed by psychologists from the University of Cardiff. The test can also be used to help in diagnosing other diseases that involve behaviors similar to those associated with autism, such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Parkinson’s disease, and Tourette syndrome. The test measures adults’ … Read more
Who doesn’t still vaguely remember the first time they saw a water strider standing on top of a lake? The insects do it by taking advantage of water’s surface tension, which their thin water-repellent legs and light bodies can rest upon without puncturing through. Now, a Harvard University and Seoul National University joint team have built robots … Read more