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Emotional video shows dementia patient becoming employee of the month in care home
Emotional video shows dementia patient becoming employee of the month in care home
Shirley Bowes is a resident at Twelve Oaks, a Senior Living Community in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Shirley suffers from dementia but to give her a sense of purpose, staff at the home told her she is actually a Twelve Oaks employee. An emotional video by DePaul, the organisation behind the senior community, shows Shirley being given an award for employee of the month.
Jun 17, 2017
5 of Alex Jones most outrageous conspiracy theories
5 of Alex Jones most outrageous conspiracy theories
Alex Jones is known for his various heavy theories, but what are some of his most outrageous conspiracy theories? From claiming that the Sandy Hook elementary shooting was a hoax staged with actors to claiming that the government has a secret weather weapon and that some of the biggest natural disasters, like the Oklahoma tornadoes and Hurricane Sandy, have been a result of government interference, here are five of Jones most outrageous conspiracy theories. 
Jun 17, 2017
Isis claims Attack In Jerusalem After Policewoman Is Stabbed To Death
Isis claims Attack In Jerusalem After Policewoman Is Stabbed To Death
An Israel border policewoman has been killed in a shooting and stabbing attack. Three Palestinians attacked police officers at two different scenes in Jerusalem. All three were killed by Israeli security forces. Both Hamas and Isis claimed responsibility for the attacks. It is the first time Isis has claimed an attack in Israel but authorities found not connection of the attackers to the group.
Jun 17, 2017
US Navy destroyer collides with merchant vessel off Japan
US Navy destroyer collides with merchant vessel off Japan
A US Navy destroyer has collided with a merchant vessel three times its size near Japan. Seven crew members are missing and three were injured on the destroyer during the crash at 2.30am. The injured crew members were medically evacuated and are in stable condition. The US ship flooded but is not in danger of sinking. The Philippine-flagged merchant vessel sustained minimal damage.
Jun 17, 2017
New device lets you breathe underwater without diving equipment
New device lets you breathe underwater without diving equipment
A small diving cylinder promises hassle-free underwater fun for everyone. Scorkl wants to free divers from having to use heavy and bulky equipment. It advertises diving for up to 10 minutes in shallow waters up to 20 meters. Founder David Hallamore set up a Kickstarter campaign to collect AU$ 30,000 ($22,824). One week after the campaigns start he has already far surpassed the funding goal, collecting AU$ 485,726 ($369,543).
Jun 16, 2017
Little Sunfish underwater robot to inspect Fukushima nuclear plant damage
Little Sunfish underwater robot to inspect Fukushima nuclear plant damage
The Little Sunfish robot was developed by Toshiba and International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning (IRID), who plan to deploy it into the primary containment vessel in Unit 3 at Fukushima. An earthquake and tsunami hit the nuclear plant in March 2011, causing thousands of residents to be evacuated from their homes.
Jun 16, 2017
Famous daredevil Nik Wallendas wife broke her husbands stunt record with her teeth
Famous daredevil Nik Wallendas wife broke her husbands stunt record with her teeth
Famous daredevil Nik Wallendas wife broke her husbands stunt record with her teeth. Aerialist Erendira Wallenda dangled from a helicopter 300 feet over Niagara Falls using a hoop to hang by her teeth and toes. The stunt took place on the 5th anniversary of her husbands walking over the falls on a tight rope. Wallenda also broke Niks 2011 Guiness World Record when he hung from his teeth 250 feet above a Missouri theme park.
Jun 16, 2017
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