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Botswana, Home To Largest Elephant Population In Africa, Has Lifted Ban On Elephant Hunting

"When you’ve tried all kinds of alternatives...and they’re still dangerous, the animal has to be destroyed."

By Natasha Ishak • May 24, 2019

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Botswana, Home To Largest Elephant Population In Africa, Has Lifted Ban On Elephant Hunting

"When you’ve tried all kinds of alternatives...and they’re still dangerous, the animal has to be destroyed."

By Natasha Ishak • May 24, 2019

Researchers Find Remains Of The Clotilda, The Last Ship To Ever Bring African Slaves To America

"I knew [Clotilda] was out there... It was like you could feel the souls of those people."

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

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Researchers Find Remains Of The Clotilda, The Last Ship To Ever Bring African Slaves To America

"I knew [Clotilda] was out there... It was like you could feel the souls of those people."

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

Video: Atlanta Cop Tases And Punches Unarmed Black Woman In Front Of Her 4-Year-Old Daughter

Sgt. James Hines slammed Maggie Thomas onto the concrete — in front of her four-year-old daughter — and punched her in the face. Nineteen seconds later, he deployed his stun gun.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2019

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Video: Atlanta Cop Tases And Punches Unarmed Black Woman In Front Of Her 4-Year-Old Daughter

Sgt. James Hines slammed Maggie Thomas onto the concrete — in front of her four-year-old daughter — and punched her in the face. Nineteen seconds later, he deployed his stun gun.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 23, 2019

102-Year-Old Strangles 92-Year-Old Neighbor To Death

Before the victim was found dead in her bed, the elderly murderer told a caretaker at the retirement home that she had "killed someone."

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

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102-Year-Old Strangles 92-Year-Old Neighbor To Death

Before the victim was found dead in her bed, the elderly murderer told a caretaker at the retirement home that she had "killed someone."

By Natasha Ishak • May 23, 2019

75-Foot Mural Of Jacinda Ardern Hugging A Muslim Woman Sparks Reverence And Rage In Australia

The mural depicts a compassionate embrace between New Zealand's prime minister and a Muslim woman following the tragedy at Christchurch, but not all locals are pleased with it.

By Natasha Ishak • May 22, 2019

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75-Foot Mural Of Jacinda Ardern Hugging A Muslim Woman Sparks Reverence And Rage In Australia

The mural depicts a compassionate embrace between New Zealand's prime minister and a Muslim woman following the tragedy at Christchurch, but not all locals are pleased with it.

By Natasha Ishak • May 22, 2019

Pakistan Fights Climate Change By Forcing People To Plant Two Trees On Every New Property

Lahore, Pakistan is among the 10 most polluted cities in the world. And now lawmakers have a simple solution for fighting back.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 22, 2019

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Pakistan Fights Climate Change By Forcing People To Plant Two Trees On Every New Property

Lahore, Pakistan is among the 10 most polluted cities in the world. And now lawmakers have a simple solution for fighting back.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 22, 2019

Tens Of Thousands Of North Korean Women And Girls Are Being Sold Into Sexual Slavery In China

Korea Future Initiative's report describes North Korean girls and women aged between 12 and 29 being sold, raped, and exploited online for a global, paying audience.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2019

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Tens Of Thousands Of North Korean Women And Girls Are Being Sold Into Sexual Slavery In China

Korea Future Initiative's report describes North Korean girls and women aged between 12 and 29 being sold, raped, and exploited online for a global, paying audience.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2019

Ecuadorian Court Rules In Favor Of Land Rights For Indigenous Tribe Threatened By Oil Drilling

Since 2012, the Waorani tribe had been under threat of having their territory opened up for oil drilling by the Ecuadorian government.

By Natasha Ishak • May 21, 2019

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Ecuadorian Court Rules In Favor Of Land Rights For Indigenous Tribe Threatened By Oil Drilling

Since 2012, the Waorani tribe had been under threat of having their territory opened up for oil drilling by the Ecuadorian government.

By Natasha Ishak • May 21, 2019

Laughing Poachers Share Photos Of Endangered Leopard They Just Killed

There are currently no more than 10,000 of these mesmerizing Asiatic cats left on the planet. One of them just got killed for "likes."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2019

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Laughing Poachers Share Photos Of Endangered Leopard They Just Killed

There are currently no more than 10,000 of these mesmerizing Asiatic cats left on the planet. One of them just got killed for "likes."

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2019

Vita Coco Water Brand Sets Twitter Ablaze After Offering Pee To A Hater

"I would rather drink your social media persons piss than coconut water."

By Natasha Ishak • May 16, 2019

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Vita Coco Water Brand Sets Twitter Ablaze After Offering Pee To A Hater

"I would rather drink your social media persons piss than coconut water."

By Natasha Ishak • May 16, 2019

Archaeologists Say New Airport Near Machu Picchu “Would Destroy It”

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most breathtaking sites. But it's in danger of ruin, as a new airport would bring in loads more tourists.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

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Archaeologists Say New Airport Near Machu Picchu “Would Destroy It”

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most breathtaking sites. But it's in danger of ruin, as a new airport would bring in loads more tourists.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 16, 2019

Medieval Peasants Worked Less And Vacationed More Than Modern Americans Do

While many of us are grateful for the 40-hour work week, Medieval peasants worked far less than even that.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019

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Medieval Peasants Worked Less And Vacationed More Than Modern Americans Do

While many of us are grateful for the 40-hour work week, Medieval peasants worked far less than even that.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019