By Jessica Hartogs, CNBC.com, June 22, 2016 When one thinks of the world’s most expensive cities, images of New York and London probably pop to mind. But those two do not even make the list of the 10 most expensive cities in which to live. Instead, it’s dominated by Asian and African cities, as well… Continue reading The world's most expensive city is …
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Lightning kills 74 people, mostly farmworkers, in India
By The Associated Press, June 2, 2016 PATNA, India — Lightning has killed 74 people, mostly farm labourers working in fields, across eastern and northern India over the past 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. A majority of the deaths occurred in the eastern state of Bihar, where 57 people died after being struck by lightning,… Continue reading Lightning kills 74 people, mostly farmworkers, in India
Hot jupiter planet orbiting newborn star surprises scientists
By Emily Chung, CBC News, June 21, 2016 Discovery made using technique borrowed from medical imaging For the first time, scientists have found a giant planet snuggled up against a very young baby star, a rare discovery offering a new glimpse at how such planets develop. The “hot jupiter” planet was found orbiting the star… Continue reading Hot jupiter planet orbiting newborn star surprises scientists
David Cameron warns there's no turning back from Brexit
By The Associated Press, June 21, 2016 British PM says exit could harm U.K.’s economy and younger generations may pay price Prime Minister David Cameron warned referendum voters on Tuesday that a decision to leave the European Union would harm the country’s economy and would be “irreversible.” Cameron has appealed directly to older Britons considering… Continue reading David Cameron warns there's no turning back from Brexit
What Happens at the Summer Solstice?
By Ian O’Neil, Seeker.com, June 20, 2016 The moment is a beautifully subtle celestial event. You may not know that the summer solstice (and, indeed, the winter solstice) is a precise moment in time. It is generally assumed that because the summer solstice gives us the longest day of the year that the whole day… Continue reading What Happens at the Summer Solstice?
Chinese 'homegrown' supercomputer named world's fastest
By The Associated Press, June 20, 2016 Sunway TaihuLight is the 1st computer using only Chinese-designed processors to earn ‘fastest’ title A Chinese supercomputer has topped a list of the world’s fastest computers for the seventh straight year — and for the first time the winner uses only Chinese-designed processors instead of U.S. technology. The… Continue reading Chinese 'homegrown' supercomputer named world's fastest
Arizona Walmart store evacuated after fireworks display set on fire
By Alexander Maveal, Global News, June 17, 2016 Caught on camera: Arizona Walmart store evacuated after fireworks display set on fire Arizona police are searching for three suspects after a fireworks display at a Phoenix Walmart store was set on fire on Wednesday. Cellphone video shows the fireworks burning and exploding, as a thick plume… Continue reading Arizona Walmart store evacuated after fireworks display set on fire
Former Auschwitz guard Reinhold Hanning convicted
By BBC News, June 17, 2016 A 94-year-old former guard at the Auschwitz death camp has been sentenced to five years in jail. Reinhold Hanning was found guilty of being an accessory to the murder of at least 170,000 people. He was an SS guard at Auschwitz from 1942 to 1944. He has said he… Continue reading Former Auschwitz guard Reinhold Hanning convicted
Orlando shooting: Obama faces grim visit amid heightened tension over guns, extremism
By The Associated Press, June 16, 2016 U.S. president to again offer solace and healing — complicated this time by gunman’s murky motives On a grim and delicate mission, U.S. President Barack Obama will offer solace and healing to a distraught Orlando, Fla., even as the political world turns the shooting into a fresh excuse to… Continue reading Orlando shooting: Obama faces grim visit amid heightened tension over guns, extremism
Diamond-encrusted tires are world's most expensive
By Stu Robarts, GizMag.com, June 16, 2016 If you thought diamond-encrusted mobile phones were a needlessly extravagant fashion accessory, what about diamond-encrusted car tires? Yes, they do exist, courtesy of Dubai-based firm Z Tyre, and they’re reportedly the most expensive car tires in the world. Z Tyre says it created the ransom-worthy runners in order… Continue reading Diamond-encrusted tires are world's most expensive