Wikinews interviews biologist Chris Simon about periodical cicadas

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 In May, periodical cicadas with 17 years life cycle emerged on the East Coast of the USA after underground development as juveniles since 1996. Researchers and scientists worked to map and study the rare wave, and the locals prepared for the noisy event. First recorded in 1666, the Magicicada septendecim species…Continue reading

Wikinews interviews biologist Chris Simon about periodical cicadas

Australian man allegedly ignites carpet, plastic with static electricity

Saturday, September 17, 2005 A story about a man carrying over 30,000 (sometimes reported as 40,000) volts of static electricity in his body, allegedly generated by a wool sweater and nylon jacket combination, is circulating through major news outlets. The story, carried first by the Warrnambool Standard, says that the man, Frank Clewer, a 58-year…Continue reading

Australian man allegedly ignites carpet, plastic with static electricity

Ponds, Fountains And Waterfalls That Create Soothing, Serene Landscapes

Click Here To Know More About: Trex Products Sunshine Coast Ponds, Fountains and Waterfalls that Create Soothing, Serene Landscapes by Whinny.Harper When the summer heat scorches your yard, it can be a constant reminder just how hot and dry it truly gets in Houston during the summer. This summer, don t let your Houston landscaping…Continue reading Ponds, Fountains And Waterfalls That Create Soothing, Serene Landscapes

Muslim hair stylist sues hairdresser over alleged discrimination

Friday, November 9, 2007 British-born Muslim hair stylist Bushra Noah is currently undertaking legal action against the owner of a hair salon for alleged religious discrimination. Noah is suing London hair salon owner Sarah Desroiser. Desroiser who runs a salon in King’s Cross, has said that she would not accept Noah as a stylist if…Continue reading

Muslim hair stylist sues hairdresser over alleged discrimination

US federal judge and Florida judge clash over Scientology wrongful death case

Sunday, October 10, 2010 A United States federal court judge and Florida state court judge are enmeshed in a conflict against each other regarding a wrongful death lawsuit involving Scientology. A federal judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Steven Douglas Merryday, ordered Pinellas County Senior Circuit Judge Robert…Continue reading

US federal judge and Florida judge clash over Scientology wrongful death case

Wikinews investigates disappearance of Indonesian cargo ship Namse Bangdzod

Thursday, January 10, 2019 In late December, Indonesian cargo ship MV Namse Bangdzod vanished in local waters. The tanker, gross tonnage around 1,150 and loaded with crude palm oil, had over ten crewmembers. Wikinews examined data and contacted experts and local authorities in an effort to establish further details. The exact date of disappearance is…Continue reading

Wikinews investigates disappearance of Indonesian cargo ship Namse Bangdzod

Bolivian President-Elect takes 50% pay cut to aid social programs

Monday, January 2, 2006 So more staff can be hired for Bolivia’s education, health and social programs, President Elect Evo Morales announced that he and his cabinet will take a 50% pay cut. The 46-year-old leader slashed his future salary of about $3600 a month to $1800. Raising Bolivia from its situation as one of…Continue reading

Bolivian President-Elect takes 50% pay cut to aid social programs