On Wednesday night, a fertilizer plant explosion shook Texas killing 70 people and the hundreds of injured victims were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. This is another tragic incident after the horrifying Boston Marathon explosion that occurred last Monday.
A devastating Texas explosion at a fertilizer plant was delivered through international breaking news Thursday (11:00 a.m. Australia). It has resulted in at least two confirmed deaths, so far. Details are still hazy as of late-night Wednesday local time. The main concerns now are the scores injured and the possibility of a second blast.
The Boston Marathon held last Monday was supposed to be a fun event for 29-year-old Krystle Campbell of Arlington, Massachusetts but the heinous bombing incident that occurred took her precious life. Officials confirmed to the public that Krystle Campbell was one of the three Boston Marathon bombing fatalities causing her family and friends to mourn their tragic loss even through social media.
Since Iceland has a very small population of 320,000 people, a lot of its citizens are related to each other distantly. To prevent Icelanders from committing the an unacceptable social practice of falling in love or marrying their close relatives, they are tapping technology's help.
The Boston Marathon explosion sparked different reactions among social media users who learned about the Apr. 15 tragedy. Several calls for prayers were posted almost instantly. Some users looked for who or what to blame. Others did the least they can, like spreading messages and images that could help keep one's faith in humanity.
The United States of America is now vigilant after the tragic 2013 Boston Marathon blast that reportedly killed three people and injured more than 100 people. US President Barack Obama promised the victims that the people responsible for the attack will receive “the full weight of justice” as he ordered federal agencies to help in preventing further “acts of terrorism” through increased vigilance.
The Boston Explosion Monday afternoon claimed at least three lives and wounded at least 120 by-standers, participants, and supporters of the athletes in the event. The twin blasts pulled social media users together as they share their grief and shock. Some posted photos calling for prayers, many others condemned the violence.
Coffee, smartphone, alcohol or sex? A survey by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research of 1,000 registered American voters showed that given a choice of what to give up for one week, sex topped the list.
Off-duty Pasadena Fire Captain/Paramedic Art Hurtado was just going through his normal Wednesday life until an unnamed man publicly sawed-off his arms inside the Home Depot store in West Covina, Los Angeles. The courageous paramedic did the best he can to save the injured man.
Rehtaeh Parsons, the 17-year-old Canadian victim of rape and cyberbullying commits suicide after her classmates exposed the images of the gang rape incident on the social networking sites Facebook and Twitter. The tragic death news created an internet outrage with most users blaming the harsh society as the reason why Rehtaeh Parsons took her own life.
"Confession Bear" funny memes are typically self-deprecating if not self-indulgent declarations by active social media users. Reddit is one of the best go-to places for such memes, with Tumblr, Facebook, and Twitter following close behind. Over the weekend, a controversial "murder confession" got the Redditors' attention, and the FBI reportedly received a report on the matter.
In the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) database, an unnamed witness reported spotting "very large triangle-shaped mass of lights moving very swiftly from southeast to northeast in a straight line" in Houston, Texas on Sunday, April 7. The witness revealed the UFO sighting occurred at around 3:33 a.m. in the backyard.
If you’re a parent currently dealing with toddlers, you must check out a 3-day-old blog that has gone viral for its funny and thought-provoking content: “Reasons My Son Is Crying.” The viral parenting blog shows a lot of crying moments from one little man in a series of funny photos (or at least the blog author meant it to be funny).
Even if there was global condemnation of the burning of a woman in Papua New Guinea over accusations of sorcery, mob rule continues to reign supreme in the Pacific island. Reports on Monday said that another woman was killed last week in South Bougainville for allegedly practicing sorcery.
Pissed people often express their anger by flashing the dirty finger sign or using terms such as "up your ass." A 28-year-old Russian man who became jealous of his male friend literally just did the latter.
An Australian mother was aghast as she saw her four-year-old child almost got kidnapped right before her very eyes.
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un’s final approval with the nuclear war on the United States led the social media web sites to react using funny or mocking images. Even hackers took over the North Korean social media accounts like “Twitter” and “Flickr” to publish compromised messages and photographs.
United Nations Chief, Ban Ki Moon has strongly condemns any use of nuclear weapons as he asserted in a statement following North Korea’s declaration of war against the South, noting that that the crisis may have already “gone too far.”
The University of Maryland at College Park (UMCP) and Lowell Observatory astronomers utilized NASA’s Swift Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope (UVOT) to observe the 2013 Comet C/2012 S1 ISON’s near-Earth approaching movement and composition. The Swift UVOT managed to capture an image of the comet which the space agency released to the public two days ago.
The mass shooting that the federal government and mainstream media claim took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, back in December has prompted teachers everywhere to reconsider their own role in preventing potential future shootings from taking place.
North Korea’s declaration of “state of war” against South Korea has been feared to spiral out of control, especially after its related threats thrown at its nemesis’ ally: the United States.
The Human Rights Campaign on gay marriage showed its support with the sharing of a red equal sign image on numerous social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram and Pinterest. However, the symbol received mixed reactions from millions of social media users where some posted the Red Equal Sign to show support while the others shared funny images instead.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) revealed that their most viewed public record file is the 1950 UFO Memo that recounts the odd story of a witness about three flying saucers spotted in New Mexico. The UFO Memo or also known as the “Hottel Memo” has been viewed almost 1 million times since 2011 after FBI launched its online public records database called “Vault.”
Happy Easter! Oh, wait, it's April Fool's Day, too. Perhaps it's time for some funny tricks on your children's annual Easter Egg Hunt? Whatever you do, keep it light and keep your "targets" out of harm's way. If you're looking for some funny photos or memes to post to your social media page, start the slideshow and pick your favorite.
When love is in the air, these individuals, who are crazily in love, decide to pop out the question: "Will you marry me?" And when it comes to an engagement ring, some will not be satisfied with an average one! They aim high as their love is heavenly.
UFO sightings happen randomly, but those with cameras ready for any skies are more likely to film snaps of a legit unidentified flying object. Whether on ground or up in the air, UFO observers are always on the lookout for what could be the next big mystery of our time. A plane passenger recently reported to MUFON his own experience at filming some strange flying craft.
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of New England has found women experience more rude and disrespectful behaviour in the workplace, but they tolerated it by working harder.
The United Nations identified the important date March 21 as the “World Down Syndrome Day” (WDSD) with the aim to increase public awareness on the hereditary condition and to support the rights and well-being of the Down syndrome patients. A performance from the Down syndrome dancers will be held today at the Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia.
An Australian dog in Adelaide broke the Guinness World Record for the loudest bark by registering 113.1 decibels. It was made by Charlie, a six-year-old dog at the Purina Bark in the Park event in Rymill Park, Adelaide.
Comet PANSTARRS, also known as C/2011 L4, is a non-periodic comet, which means it would show up only once in a lifetime. Astrophotographers up North have been taking advantage of the waxing crescent moon to take stunning photos of PANSTARRS. The comet gave the most stunning view with the New Moon on Mar. 13 in the sunset sky of the Northern Hemisphere.
