As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists reported on important news from Russia, breaking entertainment stories, the latest auto features 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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Top Digital Journal Reports
Former Vice President Al Gore outlines ‘The Future’ (Includes first-hand account) by Kay Mathews
At the Savannah Book Festival, Al Gore, former vice president of the United States, spoke of scientific developments that took us to the present and challenged attendees to consider the six most important drivers of global change that impact our future.
Review: ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ doesn’t require evasion tactics (Includes first-hand account) by Sarah Gopaul
‘Escape from Planet Earth’ is about two brothers whose rivalry pulls them into an intergalactic conspiracy that threatens the safety of the entire galaxy.
Standing tall, a fisherman’s change of heart inspires many (Includes interview) by Elizabeth Batt
Born into a family of dolphin hunters in Futo, Japan, Izumi Ishii was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps. As the dutiful son, he did what was best for his family, but for him, the dolphins’ cries were simply too loud.
Honda Accord named Canada’s best for 2013 (Includes first-hand account) by John Duarte
The Honda Accord sedan has been voted Canada’s Car of the Year for 2013 by the country’s automotive journalists after an extensive testing process.
Rock legend Gregg Allman thrills fans at Savannah Book Festival (Includes first-hand account) by Kay Mathews
Rolling Stone magazine ranks Gregg Allman as one of the “100 Greatest Singers” of all time, and fans of the legendary rock star were eager to have copies of his memoir autographed by him.
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Woman who reunited dog with owner threatened with lawsuit by Greta McClain
Going out of your way to help someone, especially someone you have never even met, is a trait most of us admire, however as one good samaritan has found out “no good deed goes unpunished.”
NASA finds tiny exoplanet in ‘habitable zone’ of space by Greta McClain
NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope managed to capture the dimming of a star more than 215-light-years away, alerting scientists to the presence of a tiny planet passing between the star and Earth.
Taylor Swift got $2.5 million for doing nothing but now gets sued by Marcus Hondro
Country pop star Taylor Swift is being sued by a U.S. ticket company after she pocketed $2.5 million, despite never performing, or doing anything. Swift got the money up front to play a ‘hoedown’ in Ottawa, Canada, but it was cancelled.
Whale hunt called off amid alleged ramming of Sea Shepherd ships by Elizabeth Batt
Tensions have been riding high for several weeks in the Southern Ocean between the Japanese whaling fleet and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS). After alleged repeated rammings of SSCS vessels, Japan has temporarily called off the hunt.
Higgs boson mass suggests Universe has finite lifespan by JohnThomas Didymus
While scientists are still busy working on the details needed to confirm last year’s much celebrated discovery of the Higgs boson, they are already hinting at one of its more far reaching implications.
‘Houdini Horse’ video goes viral by Greta McClain
The YouTube video detailing the escapades of Mariska the “Houdini Horse”, an accomplished escape artist, has gone viral.
Young and old got naked in the ‘Sydney Skinny’ swim (video) by Anne Sewell
The first “Sydney Skinny” nude ocean swim was held on Sunday, with around 1,000 daring people, from young to elderly, participating for a good cause.
Death of Down syndrome arrestee ruled homicide by Brett Wilkins
The death of a mentally disabled Maryland man who was arrested by police after refusing to leave a cinema has officially been ruled a homicide.
Documents fuel conjecture of Pope’s resignation, immunity request by Greta McClain
The release of court documents involving a Roman Catholic organization is fueling speculation that Pope Benedict was forced to resign.
The U.S. has to get used to extreme weather warn scientists by Robert Myles
Scientists meeting at this week’s annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Boston have warned that extreme weather events like Hurricane Sandy and the Texas drought are here to stay.
Watch Canadian news anchor Lisa Dutton perform ‘oral sex’ on air by JohnThomas Didymus
Saskatchewan TV anchor Lisa Dutton was demonstrating to viewers how her little child uses a vibrating toothbrush. But when she launched in an overenthusiastic demonstration of the child’s motions, her co-anchor shifted uncomfortably on his seat.
RED Founder Jannard sues Sony for patent infringement by AR Vasquez
In a David vs Goliath lawsuit, California based company Red Digital Cinema sues Sony for patent infringement claiming that Sony’s latest video cameras, F65, F55, and the F5, use Red’s patented technology without proper licensing.
Letter to Italian President alleges Pope seeks ‘legal immunity’ by Greta McClain
A letter by the Secretary of the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State alleges Pope Benedict XVI is asking the Italian government to grant him protection and immunity from legal prosecution.
Meteorite-like object hit Cienfuegos in Cuba on Wednesday by Anne Sewell
Not to be outdone, it seems that a meteor-like object also rocked Cienfuegos in the center of Cuba on Wednesday this week, just days before the incident in Russia.
Top Blogs
What I will Remember About Jane by Ron de Vera
I had a confrontation with someone today and I must admit that what she told me affected me emotionally. Eventually, I…
Sea Shepherd vs Japan in high seas conflict by Barbara McPherson
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s efforts to thwart the Japanese whaling…
Mix up the official Oscar cocktail by Tim O’Brien
Tuning into Oscar Sunday, for many, is an event. An event that means black tie, watching the show on big screen, and cocktails…
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