As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists this week reported on space news, interviewed celebrity chefs, analysed sports stories and more.
We also highlight some of the major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on our news network, in the black bar.
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15 fundamental facts about Matt McAndrew of ‘The Voice’ (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Earl Dittman
Matt McAndrew admits he’s quite content being named runner-up of ‘The Voice.’ The singer/songwriter behind “Wasted Love” also acknowledges his penchant for shedding tears & anonymity and his reverence for skateboarding, Nirvana and Harry Potter.
15 Fundamental Facts about Chris Jamison of ‘The Voice’ (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Earl Dittman
On ‘The Voice’ the former meek and modest college student was transformed into a fiery and fearless pop-R&B performer. The “average guy” with the faultless falsetto explains his desire for constructive criticism and his passion for John Mayer & NSync.
Seaplane Saturday: Community in Dalmatia, history in Istria (Includes first-hand account) by Paul Bradbury
A busy day for Europe’s first modern scheduled seaplane operation in Croatia, starting with a school flight in Dalmatia followed by a historic flight to Istria.
Top 10 most pressing worldwide issues in 2015 (Includes interview) by Kay Mathews
The predictions are not based on gazing into a crystal ball. Instead, research and insights from experts make the most urgent issues facing the world in 2015 crystal clear.
Canadian chef celebrates local food with his own stories (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Cate Kustanczy
Canadian chef Jamie Kennedy made a name for himself in Canada’s culinary world through his poetically simple approach to cuisine. A new cookbook finds the chef reflecting on four decades of cooking and the re-birth of local food culture.
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Top 5 obstacles to hurdle in Mayweather-Pacquiao showdown by Leo Reyes
At least five major roadblocks are standing in the way to the long-delayed Mayweather-Pacquiao fight and each one requires careful handling and expertise.
Amir Khan says he may get Floyd Mayweather now, or Manny Pacquiao by Marcus Hondro
British boxing champ Amir Khan insists he might be the next fight for Floyd Mayweather Jr. If not Mayweather, Khan says he might get Manny Pacquiao and that he’ll find out “in a couple of weeks” which, if either, he gets.
Op-Ed: Mayweather-Pacquiao trilogy possible if Pacquiao wins first fight by Leo Reyes
A three-fight mini series on the most anticipated fight between unbeaten boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and eight-division world titlist Manny Pacquiao is possible provided the Filipino star wins the first fight
Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space’ spends 6 weeks at top of the charts by Markos Papadatos
Global music superstar Taylor Swift continues her reign on the Billboard Hot 100 charts with her latest single “Blank Space.”
Op-Ed: Alarming PPV revenue decline could hurt boxing stakeholders by Leo Reyes
Pay-per- view revenues from major boxing events this year have gone down considerably due mainly to lack of high caliber matches that boxing fans want to see before they shell out their money to watch the fights live on cable networks.
Diaz: If Floyd Mayweather ducks Manny Pacquiao he’ll lose respect by Marcus Hondro
Joel Diaz, one of the best trainers in boxing and a former fighter himself, said that if Floyd Mayweather ducks a fight with Manny Pacquiao then he stands a chance of losing credibility. He also suggested Mayweather is gaining a rep boxers don’t want.
Mysterious ‘encryption key’ appears on Pirate Bay website by James Walker
The closed-down torrent site The Pirate Bay appears to be returning to life as a mysterious string of text, believed by many to be an encryption key, has appeared on the site’s homepage, accompanied by a digital clock of the time since the site closed.
Atheists write their own Ten Commandments by JohnThomas Didymus
Atheists now have their own version of the Ten Commandments, or more precisely, what the organizers and judges of the Rethink Prize crowdsourcing project to codify statements summarizing the beliefs of atheists called “Ten Non-Commandments.”
Under cloud of controversy, cannabis e-cigarettes debut in UK by Simon Crompton
Over protests from members of the French government and health groups, the first electronic cannabis cigarette is available in the UK.
NASA working to make Venus atmosphere humanity’s next home by Sravanth Verma
It isn’t the rocky cold surface of Mars that could be humanity’s next home. A NASA project wants to make Venus’s atmosphere humanity’s next home.
Why Amir Khan rejected fight against Kell Brook by Leo Reyes
British boxing star Amir has rejected the proposed fight against fellow British boxer Kell Brook saying the unbeaten rising star from Sheffield, England, is disrespectful and not yet on his level.
NASA’s Kepler telescope finds alien ‘Super Earth’, may have water by Sravanth Verma
NASA’s Kepler space telescope has been partially restored after a malfunction in May 2013, and has begun discovering new exo-planets again.
Standing on one leg for 20 seconds can predict stroke risk by Stephen Morgan
If you are unable to stand on one leg for more than 20 seconds, it can be a sign that you are at heightened risk of stroke, brain damage or reduced cognitive functioning.
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