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What has Happened to Hero Charles Ramsey Since Dramatic Cleveland Rescue?

Charles Ramsey shot to internet and national fame in the United States after he helped in the dramatic rescue of three women in Cleveland who had been held captive by his neighbor for more than a decade. Ramsey has rightly been described as a hero in Cleveland after he stopped his meal at McDonald’s to go and help out a woman screaming to get out of a house. What has [...]

Damaging Texts Released in Trayvon Martin Case by Zimmerman Defence Team

The case between George Zimmerman and the Prosecutors of Trayvon Martin has been ongoing for over a year now and it seems that particular data has been released on the internet suggesting that Martin was not as innocent as many originally thought. George Zimmerman has always maintained that he defended himself against Trayvon Martin who attacked him first. George was charged with the crimes of his death and has been [...]

7 Year Old Boston Marathon Victim out of Hospital After 12 Surgeries

Some of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing suffered some very serious injuries. Many were quickly released from hospital, but others had to endure a long time there along with multiple surgery. This was the case for 7 year old Jane Richard, who is finally out of hospital after a massive 12 surgeries. She is the sister of Martin Richard who was the youngest death of the Boston Blasts. [...]

Is Hollister Unfriendly to Disabled People?

Abercrombie & Fitch, the parent company of self-styled California surf company Hollister has had a lot of bad press recently. This is in a large part due to comments from the A&F CEO Mike Jeffries which to many are very insulting, so much so that a campaign called #FitchtheHomeless has been started! Is Hollister unfriendly to homeless people though? It seems it is not just A&F that is being exclusionary but also [...]

How Much is the Most Expensive House for Sale in America?

It is no accident that Greenwich, Conn. has the nickname of the hedge fund capital of America. It has an enviable proximity to New York City, expensive ZIP codes, and a large number of wealthy Wall Street residents. Now the town will be known for something else; the location for the most expensive house for sale in America. How much is the most expensive house for sale in America though? [...]

Where Are Poor Americans Moving To?

The global financial crisis is claimed by many to have begun back in 2007 and to have started primarily in America due to a huge housing bubble and the massive issue of sub-prime lending. People who were unable to buy a house were lent money to, even if they had little or no chance of being able to pay back these loans. This seemed okay while the economy was stable, [...]

$1000 Tip for Dream Trip to Italy - Faith in Humanity Restored!

If you’re cynical, and lets face it many of us are, then this story will hopefully go some way to restoring your faith in humanity. A story has emerged on the popular blogging site Tumblr about a waitresses’ amazing tip from a supremely generous stranger. Ironically this post came from the waitresses daughter, who’s username on Tumblr is Casual Cynic. According to Casual Cynic’s blog post her mother has a [...]

Record Breaking 19 Foot Python Killed in Florida

  A man in Florida has managed to kill a 19 foot python which was on the side of a road. Jason Leon was travelling home when he spotted around 3 foot of the python sticking out of nearby bushes. It is not clear how Jason ended up in a battle with the snake, but it managed to wrap itself round Jason’s leg, and he was forced to pull his [...]

How Many People Died in the Oklahoma Tornado?

Initial reports suggested that 51 people had lost their lives in the Oklahoma Tornado, however BBC News has now stated that the death toll stands at 91. We are not yet sure if this is a typo, as they appear to be the only place making this statement, and all other sites state that the death toll is 51, including at least 20 children. UPDATE: Other UK news agencies including [...]

A fire breaks out where the tornado passed through

10 Powerful Images of the Oklahoma Tornado

The Oklahoma Tornado is big news today. So far 51 people have been reported killed, including at least 20 children. Images have been popping up all over the web of the tornado, but the following 10 images are what we found to be the most powerful, from photographers at the scene of the devastation. What has been the most powerful image you have seen of this natural disaster? Let us [...]