As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists covered breaking updates on gaming news, important science features, interviews with popular DJs and much 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. They are changing constantly to react to what people are reading on the site. We wanted to include this feature to let you know the topics people want to read about on Digital Journal.
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MediJean: Canada needs an intelligent debate on medical marijuana by David Silverberg
Canadians deserve a smart conversation about medical marijuana’s future, says Anton Mattadeen of bio-pharma company MediJean. The company launched an online national debate on medical marijuana where Canadians coast-to-coast can participate.
Review: ATB puts on spectacular electronic dance music show in New York (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos
On October 12, world renowned DJ and electronic dance music producer, ATB, performed at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
Op-Ed: Lt Governor’s call for grand jury signals win for Anonymous (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Justin King
Anonymous began activities in support of #OpMaryville just yesterday, but the pressure brought by the collective has already been felt in Jefferson City.
Interview with Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge: ‘Fortress’ (Includes interview) by Markos Papadatos
Myles Kennedy is the lead vocalist, rhythm and lead guitar player of the hard rock group Alter Bridge. The veteran singer-songwriter opened up about the band’s fourth studio album “Fortress.”
British teen hopes music video will broaden his dance career (Includes interview) by Elizabeth Batt
For Ryan North, dancing is in the blood, and like many teens, this 16-year-old street dancer is looking to get noticed in a new music video.
Review: Colt Ford releases new album ‘Ride the Country (Revisited)’ (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos
On September 30, country rapper Colt Ford released his latest studio album “Ride Through the Country (Revisited)” via his label, Average Joes Entertainment.
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Gros Morne National Park being devoured by hungry moose by Karen Graham
Moose are devouring vegetation in Canada’s Gros Morne National Park to the point that whole species of songbirds are disappearing, while new species have moved in. Research is now showing just how big an impact the moose have had on the park.
Former water world discovered in deep space by Robert Myles
Astrophysicists from the universities of Warwick and Cambridge in the UK have found evidence of what was once a water-rich rocky planet outside our solar system, by analysing the atmosphere of white dwarf star GD 61.
Advocates gather for Miami Seaquarium’s lonely orca Lolita by Elizabeth Batt
Lolita, the sole killer whale at a Floridian marine park, received another boost last week as advocates held a last-minute rally to plead her case to Dateline, one of Australia’s longest-running international current affairs programs.
B.C. man sentenced to 18 months for human trafficking of nanny by Arthur Weinreb
Franco Orr became the first person in Canada to be sentenced for human trafficking under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act rather than the Criminal Code.
Owner sleeps soundly while dog eats his toes by Maria Elisa Anacay
A dog is universally known as a man’s best friend. Perhaps Laddie, the loving pooch of Micke Thomasson, was acting with his owner’s best interests at heart, too.
Video: Vauxhall Corsa driver must be contender for world’s worst by Richard Milnes
A video showing the driver of a blue Vauxhall Corsa trying to reverse out of a car parking space has gone viral with over 1.5 million views since it was uploaded on October 11.
DNA doesn’t support Amanda Knox guilt by Robert Weller
“If there’s no DNA, what are you going to say?” That is what the late Johnny Cochrane might say if he were defending 26-year-old Amanda Knox in her murder retrial.
Strips of pork belly linked to reduction of ‘normal’ sperm by W. Mark Dendy
The traditional breakfast meat that pairs well with eggs and hash browns has become a pop culture staple. Forget the bacon cheeseburger.
Unfashionable U.S. Army gives ‘power suit’ new meaning by W. Mark Dendy
The U.S. Army with its camouflage and utilitarian uniforms does not care whether a suit is made by Armani or Dior. Face it. Designers of military wear are just not fashion conscious.
Jared Leto wins ‘Hollywood Breakthrough Actor Award’ by Markos Papadatos
Jared Leto is best known as the lead singer and multi-instrumentalist of the rock group, Thirty Seconds to Mars, but he is also a talented actor.
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s son, 2, dies from assault by Layne Weiss
The two-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson died in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Friday from injuries he suffered Wednesday after he was beaten by his mother’s boyfriend, according to police.
‘NBA 2K14’ PS4 Gameplay trailer shows off incredible graphics by Oliver VanDervoort
The realism of “NBA 2K14” is so stunning the upcoming game is turning basketball heads across the world. That appears to be the message behind a new video released by 2K games today.
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