Miss USA resignation scandal pulls back curtain on pageant industry struggles

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 years ago

“The sudden resignations of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have triggered a fresh wave of scrutiny into the pageants' owner, the Miss Universe...”

Auroras illuminate the night sky around the world

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  21 Comments  •  9 Likes  •  2 years ago

“The night sky was lit up by the northern lights Friday in locations the auroras don't normally shine as a severe solar storm supercharged the display.”

Apple apologizes for 'crushed' iPad Pro ad after widespread online blowback

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Apple is apologizing for its advertisement promoting its latest iPad Pro after widespread blowback online.”

Air Force airman killed by Florida deputies who were at wrong apartment, attorney says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  243 Comments  •  13 Likes  •  2 years ago

“An Air Force airman who was fatally shot at his Okaloosa County, Florida, apartment Friday was killed by a deputy after law enforcement burst into...”

Is fluoride in drinking water safe? What to know as some cities ban it

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  59 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  2 years ago

“As misinformation campaigns increasingly target fluoride in water, prompting communities to reverse mandates, dentists are enraged. Parents feel...”

Severe weather leaves millions at risk as storms sweep across the South

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  44 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Millions of people in Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Nebraska and Oklahoma are bracing for dangerous conditions as forecasters warn of possible tornadoes,...”

3 bodies found in Mexico identified as 2 Australians, American killed in carjacking on surfing trip

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“The remains of three men found near the Mexican fishing port of Ensenada are those of missing surfers from Australia and the U.S. who were killed...”

University leaders face calls for accountability after crackdowns on pro-Palestinian encampments

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  20 Comments  •  2 years ago

“Pro-Palestinian activists have launched encampments at more than 70 campuses to bring attention to Israel's monthslong military assault on the Gaza...”

Three bodies found amid search for 2 missing Australians, 1 American in Mexico

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Three people were found dead in Santo Tomas, Baja California, as authorities search for two Australians and one American who went missing last...”

Orangutan seen treating wound with a medicinal plant — a first

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 years ago

“A wounded orangutan was seen self-medicating with a plant known to relieve pain. It's the first time an animal has been observed applying medicine...”