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Watch: 245 Thrill-seekers jump off a bridge in Brazil for world record

In a thrilling event in Brazil, a group of 245 adventurists jumped off a 98-foot tall bridge in an attempt to set a new world record in rope jumping. The death-defying event took place on Sunday (22 October) on a bridge in Hortolandia, about 68 miles northwest of Sao Paulo city. A previous attempt by another Brazilian group in April 2016 had 149 participants.

Oct 24, 2017

District winery becomes Washington DCs first urban winery

First Urban Winery opens in Washington DC, making tasting sessions possible without taking a trip to an actual vineyard.

Oct 24, 2017

From DropBox to Hipchat: The 5 biggest cloud hacks in recent history

From leaked pictures to decrypted passwords, here is a list of the top 5 biggest cloud hacks in recent history.

Oct 24, 2017

Russian journalist Tatyana Felgengauer stabbed in neck at Moscow office

The intruder, Boris Grits, broke into the studio of radio station Echo of Moscow before stabbing independent journalist Tatyana Felgengauer in the throat.

Oct 24, 2017

George Clooney on Hollywood abuse: Women need to feel safe to talk about it

I think we have to get to the point where women feel safe to talk about this, where they feel believed and the men that do this dont feel safe. That seems to be the secret to this, George Clooney said about abuse in Hollywood following the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

Oct 24, 2017

George Clooney on Hollywood abuse: Women need to feel safe to talk about it

Oct 24, 2017

Fallen soldiers widow Myeshia Johnson says Trump call made me cry even worse

Fallen Soldier La David Johnsons widow, Myeshia Johnson speaks out against Trump on his insensitive condolence call and confirms Rep. Wilsons account of the event.

Oct 24, 2017

Czechs Trump, billionaire Andrej Babis, wins the general election

A Billionaire tycoon turned populist politician, Andrej Babis gained support with his election promises to eradicate systemic corruption, resist integration into Europe and to keep out refugees.

Oct 24, 2017

Melania Trump is depressed, obsessed with Michelle Obama in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie short story

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie writes short story portraying Melania Trump as depressed and obsessed with Michelle Obama through a series published on T magazines website and Instagram account.

Oct 24, 2017

Chef Jose Andres Charity feeds 1 million in Puerto Rico

Spanish celebrity chef Jose Andres and his charity World Central Kitchen hit a milestone on 17 October, delivering 1 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico after hurricanes devastated the US island territory.

Oct 24, 2017

Robert Muellers probe targets Tony Podesta, brother of Hillary Clinton campaign chairman, John Podesta

Tony Podesta and his lobbying company, the Podesta Group, are being investigated after ties were found with ex-Trump Campaign Chairman, Paul Manafort.

Oct 24, 2017

Justin Timberlake will headline Super Bowl LII halftime show

Justin Timberlake will take the stage for the Super Bowl LII halftime show. This will be Timberlakes third time performing at the Super Bowl, including Super Bowls XXXV and XXXVIII. Many are recalling the controversy from Timberlakes last Super Bowl performance, in 2004, regarding the wardrobe malfunction.

Oct 24, 2017

A retired Michael Phelps talks life outside the pool

In 2016, Michael Phelps announced on the Today Show that he would retire from swimming for the second time. In 2012, Phelps made the same claim before returning to the pool for the Rio games. Newsweek spoke to Phelps to see if this time, the retirement was for real.

Oct 24, 2017

High force waterfall lives up to its name after heavy rain

High Force, a waterfall in the North Pennines, certainly lived up to its name on October 22, in the wake of heavy rain brought by Storm Brian.

Oct 23, 2017

CCTV captures moment man pushes woman onto railway tracks in Hong Kong

A 56-year-old man has been arrested, after a woman was pushed onto the tracks in Hong Kong on 21 October. The 59-year-old was left with injuries to her left hand and cheek, after the man pushed her onto the rails, before calmly walking away.

Oct 23, 2017

Shocking video shows illegal loggers capture sloth

Undercover investigators captured footage near the town of Iquitos, Peru, showing illegal loggers taking a sloth from the wildlife and selling it at a market. Local illegal loggers can be seen cutting down a 100 foot tree whilst the terrified animal clings on for his life.

Oct 23, 2017

JFK assassination: Five of the craziest conspiracy theories

Ever since John F. Kennedy was killed on 22 November 1963, hundreds of conspiracy theories have spread about the shooting. Everyone the Mafia to Woody Harrelsons Dad have been blamed for the killing, with innumerable books, TV shows and films dedicated to proving who really did it. Ahead of the CIA release of the JFK assassination files, we take a look at five of the most outlandish theories.

Oct 23, 2017

Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abe clinches landslide victory in snap election

Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abes gamble paid off as his ruling bloc secured two-thirds of majority in the Lower House in the snap election. Following the results, Abe promised to deal firmly with North Korea amid the rising tensions in the region.

Oct 23, 2017

Japans Prime Minister Shinzo Abe clinches landslide victory in snap election

Oct 23, 2017

Skeletons fill Mexican streets in lead up to Day of the Dead celebrations

Mexicans wore costumes and face paint on 22 October, disguising themselves as the iconic Mexican skeleton figure known as La Catrina or Elegant Skull and flooded the streets for a pre-Day of the Dead parade.

Oct 23, 2017

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