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Will Ann Makosinski change the world? (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Alexander BaronIf you haven’t already heard of the hollow flashlight, you will in the future. You’ll also hear a lot more about its 15-year-old inventor.
>Toronto’s 2013 Pride Parade in pictures (Includes first-hand account) by KJ Mullins
This year’s Pride Parade in Toronto was a time of celebration and joy. Toronto PFLAG’s president Irene Miller was the 2013 Grand Marshal. It was also a time to reflect on those who were not with us this year and how far the community has come.
IGA English Language Protest (Includes first-hand account) by Charlie Profit
An IGA in Saint-Lambert, Quebec requires its English employees to speak French to one another, even during their own breaks. A protest was organized outside the store after a 17-year-old employee blew the whistle.
Review: Rock band Heart amazes fans at New York’s Jones Beach Theater (Includes first-hand account) by Markos Papadatos
On June 27, rock band Heart performed at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York as part of their “Heartbreaker” tour.
Review: Netflix original series ‘Orange Is the New Black’ debuts July 11 (Includes first-hand account) by Mindy Peterman
Like ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Hemlock Grove’ before it, The new Netflix original series is quality fare. It is a provocative, unflinching look at life at life in a women’s prison…from a yuppie’s point of view.
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Egyptian President Morsi forced out of power by Sami Zaatari
Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi has been removed from his post as president of the country. The move was announced in a televised speech given by the head of the country’s military.
Foreign military intervention the only way to beat me: Assad by Sami Zaatari
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has taunted the Syrian opposition by telling them that they’ve used all their options, and have still failed in removing him.
Russian doctor beats heart surgery patient to death by Alex Allen
A highly-regarded anesthesiologist in Russia was recently fired after he brutally beat a heart surgery patient, causing him to later die.
Cirque Du Soleil acrobat fell 90 feet to her death: Coroner by Yukio Strachan
An official autopsy report released late Tuesday offers new details into the death of veteran acrobat Sarah Guillot-Guyard who fell to her death Saturday night during a performance of Cirque du Soleil’s “Ka” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Hawthorne police shoot Leon Rosby’s Rottweiler dog Max dead (Vid) by JohnThomas Didymus
Hawthorne police were caught on video shooting and killing a Rottweiler called Max while they were arresting his owner Leon Rosby. The police department has received hundreds of angry emails and calls after the video was uploaded to Reddit on June 30.
Skeleton in scuba gear with Moroccan ID sparks mystery in Spain by Anne Sewell
A skeleton wearing a black and grey wetsuit, flippers and carrying a backpack has been found floating in the Ibiza canal near Alicante, Spain. He was also carrying a Moroccan passport and a whole load of cash.
Russian forces will provide security at events in the US by Alex Allen
Big news is now coming out for any American wary of foreign troops on U.S. soil. Russia recently signed a deal with the United States that would allow Russian troops to provide security at major events in the U.S.
MERS-CoV: Mecca Hajj, Umrah pilgrimages could trigger pandemic by JohnThomas Didymus
With millions of people expected to participate in the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to Mecca and Medina between July and October, the heightened risk of the global spread of MERS-CoV infection in the period is causing concern among health officials.
Purple ‘glow-in-the-dark’ Lamborghini seized by London police by Anne Sewell
Owned by a 24-year-old member of Qatar’s ruling family, this purple, ‘glow-in-the-dark’ Lamborghini Aventador, worth around $500,000 was recently seized by the police in London.
Chinese couple having sex against window fall to their deaths by Abdul Kuddus
A Chinese couple join the list of lovers who died while making love at bizarre locations. Reportedly they crashed out of the window of their apartment and fell to their death on the ground below.
The Reputation Institute: Canada world’s most reputable country by JohnThomas Didymus
The Reputation Institute has released its 2013 list of 50 countries ranked according to what the firm claims is the trust, admiration and respect outsiders have for the countries.
Six-year-old screams about zombies on America’s Got Talent by Kevin Fitzgerald
When six-year-old contestant Aaralyn O’Neil took the stage for her America’s Got Talent audition, everyone assumed that she would be singing a sweet little song about butterflies or rainbows. What she delivered instead was a heavy song about zombies.
NHL News and Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs want Vincent Lecavalier? by Larry Seely
The NHL free agent signing period begins later this week and several hot stories are circulating around social media and on sports sites all over the Internet.
Op-Ed: Mayweather attacks Pacquiao again to hype fight against Alvarez by Leo Reyes
Pound-for-pound king and unbeaten champion Floyd Mayweather has started attacking potential foe Manny Pacquiao again as he normally does every time he promotes his fights.
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