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80 Percent of Public Pools Closed Due To Serious Sanitation Violations

By Jenn Loro - May 21, 2016 09:21 AM EDT

CDC recently warned Americans about how gross public swimming pools are. In their report released ahead of summer, nearly 80% of these facilities were found to have serious violations that they have to be shut down immediately.

World’s First Virtual Reality Roller Coaster In Alton Towers Set To Open On 24 March Amid Protests

By Jenn Loro - Mar 22, 2016 06:53 AM EDT

Alton Towers is set to open its highly anticipated VR rollercoaster ride on 24 March called ‘Galactica’ as a major alternative ride offering since the June crash last year. Meanwhile, the theme park also reopened its main rollercoaster ride on Saturday amid protests over safety concerns.

U.S. Advises Iraqi Citizens to Prepare to Leave if Mosul Dam Collapses

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 29, 2016 04:24 PM EST

The United States has advised Iraqi citizens to be prepared to leave the country if the Mosul dam collapses.

Toyota Recalls Nearly 3 Million Vehicles For Seatbelt Malfunction Issue

By Jenn Loro - Feb 19, 2016 09:15 AM EST

Japanese car giant Toyota recently announced a global recall of nearly 3 million of its vehicles due to faulty seat belt issue.

Taiwan Detains Developers Of Toppled Building

By Jenn Loro - Feb 11, 2016 09:21 AM EST

Three former executives including the chairman of the now defunct Weiguan Company were arrested for their alleged roles in overseeing the of the 17-storey Weiguan apartment building which collapsed when violent quake recently struck Taiwan.

California Dad Upset over TSA for ‘Inappropriate’ Pat-Down of 10-Year-Old Daughter

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 06, 2016 01:58 PM EST

A father from California is furious with TSA for conducting what he is calling an "inappropriate" pat down on his 10-year-old daughter.

University of Chicago Cancels Classes after FBI Warning

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 30, 2015 09:29 AM EST

The University of Chicago have canceled all Monday classes due to a gun-violence threat that was made on the main campus.

U.S. Issue Worldwide Alert for American Travelers

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 24, 2015 03:18 PM EST

The United States have issued a worldwide alert for American travelers amid the recent terrorist attacks on Paris.

Four Harvard University Buildings Evacuated after Bomb Threat

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 16, 2015 02:00 PM EST

Harvard University has confirmed that four buildings were evacuated due to an unconfirmed bomb threat.

UCLA Myles Jack Withdraws to Prepare for 2016 NFL Draft

By Cheri Cheng - Oct 06, 2015 02:00 PM EDT

UCLA linebacker Myles Jack withdraws in order to prepare for the 2016 NFL draft.

U.S. Military Accidentally Shipped Live Anthrax to Nine States and Overseas

By Cheri Cheng - May 28, 2015 11:38 AM EDT

The United States Military has accidentally shipped live anthrax samples to locations in as many as nine states and overseas.

Roger Federer Upset over French Open Security after Fan Runs on Court

By Cheri Cheng - May 25, 2015 10:04 AM EDT

Roger Federer was not amused when a fan ran on court and tried to take a selfie at the French Open.

Houston Texans D.J Swearinger Bids Farewell to the Team on Instagram

By Cheri Cheng - May 11, 2015 12:56 PM EDT

D.J Swearinger is no longer a Houston Texan.

Diamondbacks Archie Bradley Takes a Scary Line Drive Hit to the Face

By Cheri Cheng - Apr 29, 2015 11:54 AM EDT

Diamondbacks starter Archie Bradley is ok after getting hit in the face by a line drive.

Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Safety Will Allen

By Cheri Cheng - Apr 10, 2015 11:25 PM EDT

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed safety Will Allen.

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