By Alexander Maveal, Global News, July 28, 2016 Locals call the Longdong blue hole the “eye” of the South China Sea Researchers in China have declared a blue hole off the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea to be the world’s deepest. Sansha Ship Course Research Institute for Coral Protection researchers used an underwater robot and… Continue reading World’s deepest underwater sinkhole discovered in South China Sea
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Hotter weather expected near California blaze that killed 1
By The Associated Press, July 28, 2016 BIG SUR, Calif. — California crews contended with hotter temperatures and lower humidity Thursday near scenic Big Sur where a wildfire has destroyed 34 homes and killed a bulldozer driver working to contain the massive blaze. More than 3,000 firefighters working around the clock got a break from… Continue reading Hotter weather expected near California blaze that killed 1
18-metre long truck attempts U-Turn across multi-lane highway in Italy.
By Elton Hobson, Global News, July 27, 2016 Driver charged after attempting to U-turn across multi-lane highway in 18-metre truck A truck driver has been charged in Italy after attempting what police called a “dangerous” U-turn across a major highway Wednesday. Police have released CCTV footage of the incident, which took place on a stretch… Continue reading 18-metre long truck attempts U-Turn across multi-lane highway in Italy.
Tesla opens $5B car battery 'gigafactory'
By The Associated Press, July 27, 2016 When completed, it will be about 93 hectares, making it one of the largest buildings in the world It’s Tesla Motors’ biggest bet yet: a massive, $5 billion factory in the Nevada desert that could nearly double the world’s production of lithium-ion batteries. Tesla officially opened its Gigafactory on Tuesday,… Continue reading Tesla opens $5B car battery 'gigafactory'
'Run for president': Reaction to Michelle Obama's DNC speech
By Josh Elliot, CTV News, July 26, 2016 Michelle Obama hailed Hillary Clinton as a lifelong public servant, and slammed Donald Trump without saying his name in her speech at the Democratic National Convention, sparking calls on social media for the first lady to one day launch a presidential campaign of her own. The first… Continue reading 'Run for president': Reaction to Michelle Obama's DNC speech
Solar Impulse 2 marks first round-the-world flight
By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press, July 26, 2016 The Solar Impulse 2 completed its global tour on Tuesday, when it landed in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – The world’s first round-the-world flight to be powered solely by the sun’s energy made history on Tuesday as it landed in Abu Dhabi, where it… Continue reading Solar Impulse 2 marks first round-the-world flight
Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia starts with huge protests, high temps
By The Associated Press, July 25, 2016 Pro-Bernie Sanders demonstration planned for today The Democratic National Convention is off to a rocky start in Philadelphia before it has even officially begun: The party’s chair has resigned, and massive protests are planned. Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned Sunday over emails suggesting the party had played favourites with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton… Continue reading Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia starts with huge protests, high temps
Watch as delighted baby hears mother's voice for first time
By CTV News, July 25, 2016 A video of the giggles and coos of a deaf Australian baby delighted to be hearing for the first time is making the rounds on Facebook. Little Jordan Blair is only a few months old, but had never heard his mother’s voice before last week. Read full story here…… Continue reading Watch as delighted baby hears mother's voice for first time
Russian balloonist claims new circumnavigation record
By Rod McGuirk, The Associated Press, July 22, 2016 CANBERRA, Australia – A cold and exhausted 65-year-old Russian balloonist came back to Earth safely in the Australian Outback on Saturday after claiming a new world record by flying solo around the world nonstop in 11 days, an official said. Fedor Konyukhov landed 160 kilometres east… Continue reading Russian balloonist claims new circumnavigation record
Mother of Baton Rouge gunman believes son suffered from PTSD
By Robert Jablon, The Associated Press, July 22, 2016 The mother of the man who shot and killed three law-enforcement officers in Baton Rouge said her son would “pretty much lose it” when he heard about a black man being shot by police in what he considered an unlawful manner. In an interview with PBS… Continue reading Mother of Baton Rouge gunman believes son suffered from PTSD