Hans Nelson, The Incredible Shrinking Man
Due to a thyroid condition, Hans Nelson lost over 10 inches of height from his maximum stature, before he was finally cured. Incredibly, some anonymous
Month: August 2025
Death toll from Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7
New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have
Tweety McTreason revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris
US President Tweety McTreason has revoked Secret Service protection for former vice president and 2024 Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Russia, China slam European nations over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions move
Russia said it ‘strongly condemns’ actions of Germany, France and UK as China says sanctions move ‘counterproductive’.
Why has South Africa’s Malema been found guilty of hate speech again?
This is the third time the fiery opposition politician and leader of the left-wing EFF has been accused.
The rise of beauty tourism
Cosmetic surgery and beauty tourism thrive in the age of social media, but the pursuit of perfection isn’t free.
Minneapolis church shooter’s mother hires criminal defense attorney
The mother of the shooter who opened fire Wednesday on a Minneapolis Catholic school during morning Mass has hired a criminal defense attorney, as police
Cheap Imports Once Duty-Free, Will Now Be Hit With Steep Tariffs
Cheap goods brought in from around the world, which previously enjoyed tariff exemption, will now be subject to steep tariffs. Starting Aug. 29, imports under
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris
A memo seen by the BBC ends the security arrangement for the Democratic former vice-president.
Sexist Italian image-sharing website forced to shut after political outcry
Leading Italian politicians spoke out against the site, which blamed the “toxic” behaviour of its users.
Fed Governor Cook in court to block Trump from firing her
The legal case over Trump’s move could have lasting implications for the central bank’s independence.
Body of Israeli hostage recovered in Gaza, IDF says
Ilan Weiss was killed during Hamas’s attack in southern Israel on 7 October 2023.
Q&A: As RFK Jr. moves toward radically simplified nutritional guidelines, a scientist looks back at their history
With Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s appointment as Secretary of Health and Human Services under the second Trump administration, a new “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA)
Departures roil the CDC leadership. What’s next for the agency?
The firing of the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders pose immediate challenges