By The Associated Press, May 4, 2016 Rock unearthed in Botswana mine owned by Canada’s Lucara Diamond Corporation It’s a rock for the ages. A three-billion-year-old diamond the size of a tennis ball — the largest discovered in over a century — could sell for close to $90 million Cdn, auctioneer Sotheby’s said Wednesday. Read full… Continue reading Lesedi la Rona diamond, the size of a tennis ball, could fetch $90M
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Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, daughter of Prince William and Kate, turns 1
By Thomson Reuters, May 2, 2016 Charlotte is named after her late grandmother, Diana, and great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth Princess Charlotte, the daughter of Prince William and his wife, Kate, celebrated her first birthday Monday. Charlotte’s birthday on May 2 comes just a few days after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary, on April 29. Read… Continue reading Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, daughter of Prince William and Kate, turns 1
Brain-zapping devices have shocking potential, but are they safe?
By Aaron Saltzman, CBC News, May 3, 2016 ‘Do it at your own risk. But I wouldn’t,’ says Queen’s University professor The designers of Halo Sport, a headband they claim can improve athletic performance by shocking the brain, say their device could one day also help improve memory, foreign language acquisition, even math skills. The wearable… Continue reading Brain-zapping devices have shocking potential, but are they safe?
Hoverboard world record broken with 2km flight
By The Guardian Staff, May 2, 2016 Frenchman Franky Zapata used the jet-powered device to fly above the waters of the Mediterranean A Frenchman has flown more than 2 kilometers (over a mile) on a jet-powered hoverboard, setting an apparent new world record. The Guinness World Records reported on its website that 37-year-old Franky Zapata… Continue reading Hoverboard world record broken with 2km flight
Humility and 'having a good time': Prince Harry brings his royal rapport to Toronto
By Janet Davidson, CBC News, May 1, 2016 Fifth in line to throne makes quick visit to Canada for official launch of 2017 Invictus Games When a nine-year-old boy asked Prince Harry if he is ever going to be king, the fifth in line to the throne had a quick reply and a laugh. “You’ll… Continue reading Humility and 'having a good time': Prince Harry brings his royal rapport to Toronto
Enormous haul of ancient Roman coins unearthed in Spain
By Tiffany Ap, CNN, April 29, 2016 More than 1,300 pounds (590kg) of bronze Roman coins dating to the 3rd century A.D. have been unearthed by construction workers digging a trench in Spain. The coins were found in 19 amphoras, a type of Roman jug, in Tomares, a town in Seville province. Lola Vallejo,… Continue reading Enormous haul of ancient Roman coins unearthed in Spain
Rescued circus lions in Colombia and Peru fly to South Africa
By BBC News, April 29, 2016 More than 30 lions rescued from circuses in Colombia and Peru are to being to a sanctuary in South Africa. The group organising the return, Animal Defenders International (ADI), says it is the largest airlift of lions. The US-based group says almost all of the animals have been mutilated… Continue reading Rescued circus lions in Colombia and Peru fly to South Africa
Have elephant rides and tiger selfies become taboo?
By Anna Jones, BBC News, April 28, 2016 Have we fallen out of love with elephant rides? I’ve done it. Like so many tourists to Asia, I have ridden an elephant. It was many years ago while backpacking in Thailand, and I recall it as a mostly uncomfortable experience, sliding around a wooden seat on… Continue reading Have elephant rides and tiger selfies become taboo?
Norway helicopter crash: 11 dead, 2 still missing
By The Associated Press, April 29, 2016 Chopper belonged to CHC Helicopter, a company headquartered in Richmond, B.C. At least 11 people are dead after a helicopter returning from an offshore oilfield crashed off the west coast of Norway on Friday. Search efforts continue for two additional passengers still missing. The crash hit the island… Continue reading Norway helicopter crash: 11 dead, 2 still missing
Airstrikes, shelling hit Syria's Aleppo, including MSF-supported hospital
By The Associated Press, CBC News, April 28, 2016 Children, medical staff among those killed in rebel-held part of city A wave of airstrikes and shelling killed more than 60 people in less than 24 hours in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, monitors and activists said Thursday. The city is one of the main… Continue reading Airstrikes, shelling hit Syria's Aleppo, including MSF-supported hospital