As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists reported on sports news, the latest science discoveries, updates on marijuana studies 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.
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Laws attempt to make documenting animal cruelty at farms illegal (Includes interview) by Justin King
For more than a decade, Mercy for Animals has investigated animal cruelty in meat production facilities. Proposed laws seek to make obtaining footage critical to the investigations illegal, and in some cases the laws would classify it as eco-terrorism.
A look at ballerina Alexandra Cunningham (Includes interview) by W. Mark Dendy
Alexandra Cunningham is a remarkable woman. She has danced professionally with the Sacramento Ballet for nine years under the watchful eyes of two of the world’s greatest artistic directors.
Review: ‘The Great Beauty’ is only pretty on the outside (Includes first-hand account) by Sarah Gopaul
‘The Great Beauty’ follows an aging man who finds himself taking stock of his fast-paced lifestyle, and turning his wit on himself and his contemporaries.
Interview with Dan Tyminski: ‘Hey Brother’ (Includes interview) by Markos Papadatos
Many musical fans may have heard the song “Hey Brother” by electronic dance music phenomenon Avicii, but what people may not know is that multi-Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Dan Tyminski is featured on its lead vocals.
New ‘armor’ in the battle against antibiotic resistant bacteria (Includes interview) by W. Mark Dendy
Out on the front lines of the battle against drug resistant microorganisms aka “super-bugs” are physicians and other health-care workers.
Their uniform, the clothing that they wear, is their armor — their defense against deadly pathogens.
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‘Japan’s Beethoven’ admits using ghost composer by AFP
A deaf composer dubbed Japan’s Beethoven confessed on Wednesday to hiring someone to write his most iconic works, leaving duped broadcaster NHK red-faced, and casting a cloud over a figure skater set to dance to his music in Sochi.
Study investigates effects of decriminalizing marijuana by W. Mark Dendy
The effects of marijuana are well established.
But a new study looked at a societal aspect of legalizing marijuana — the details of call volume to U.S. poison centers from January 2005 through December 2011.
NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin to Toronto Raptors? by Larry Seely
The Toronto Raptors are 26-22 for the season and sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, but despite their surprising start, rumors that the team was again making a trade are still hot news on social media.
Asian carp: The other white fish by W. Mark Dendy
Asian carp were imported to the United States in the 1970’s to control algae in aquaculture ponds. But much like the mongoose that was imported to the Hawaii islands to control rats, the carp proliferated and are now an invasive, nuisance species.
Op-Ed: The new denial — ‘Overselling’ climate change? by Paul Wallis
The climate change “debate” has long been known to be a mere dichotomy of conservatives vs. progressives. A new, bizarre version has now emerged. An Australian scientist accuses climate change advocates of “overselling” climate change.
Neknomination: Dangerous drinking game goes viral by Arthur Weinreb
The dangerous Internet drinking game, believed to have begun in Australia, has arrived in Canada to the shock of some. Neknomination has resulted in at least one death in Ireland.
Op-Ed: The real case against Amanda Knox by Alexander Baron
The reinstatement of the guilty verdicts against Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito came as a shock to most Americans. It wouldn’t have if they had studied the case.
High tech stem cell company faces challenges by Tim Sandle
The only U.S. company with an ongoing embryonic stem cell therapy clinical trial is struggling financially and is also facing some legal challenges.
World’s hottest gynecologist has the women queuing up by Anne Sewell
Spanish-born Manuel Rico has been busy with an internship in gynecology in Chile. This past “Mr Spanish Beauty 2010” now has the ladies literally queuing up for his attentions, but wants to be taken seriously.
Op-Ed: Why Marquez picks Pacquiao to win over Bradley in rematch by Leo Reyes
The best person to predict the winner in the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley is one who has engaged both of them in the ring and that person is no other than Mexican counter-puncher Juan Manuel Marquez.
NHL Trade Rumors: Thomas Vanek to Vancouver Canucks? by Larry Seely
Vancouver is barely holding on to the eighth and final spot in the Western Conference Playoffs chase, but the Canucks are having a problem scoring goals, not something that was expected from the veteran team. A trade might be their only cure.
NBA Trade Rumors: Kris Humphries to Miami Heat? by Larry Seely
Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge is in a selling mood as he looks to lower the teams salary cap before this summer, hoping to land a big name free agent and get his team back as a contender in the Eastern Conference.
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