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National Parks work on delicate task of removing graffiti
SALT LAKE CITY — A series of graffiti-like paintings on rocks in National Parks across the West set off a furor on social media this month, angering people who say they desecrated some of the nation’s most famously picturesque landscapes. … Continue reading
In pictures, Halloween celebrations worldwide bring out ghosts and ghouls
All around the world, ghouls, ghosts and countless hordes of Batmen and Elsas celebrated Halloween on Friday. Parties were thrown, haunts were had and sugar was eaten. We are united, it seems, in our global fascination with creepy costumes and … Continue reading
16 frightening GIFs that will creep you out of your skin
It just isn’t Halloween without creeping yourself out and sleeping with the lights on for the next week The beloved spooky holiday kicks off a weekend of chills all weekend long. Among traditions like trick-or-treating, getting dressed up as whatever … Continue reading
Russian soccer coach says he won’t sign any black players over Ebola fears
DONESTK, Ukraine – The coach of Russian Premier League team FC Rostov said on Saturday that he would not sign any more black footballers over fears that they would bring with them the deadly Ebola virus. Igor Gamula told Russian … Continue reading
Egyptian DJ transforms rough neighborhood through lively ‘mahraganat’ music
By day, Salam City is a tough, poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Cairo. By night, it is the breeding ground for an emerging music scene that is now making its way across the countryMahraganat, which means “festivals” in Arabic, … Continue reading
Two guys in Illinois have taken Halloween lights to the next level
What’s that? You carved a pumpkin? That’s cute. Nick Thomas and Steve Jandick are the Shaq and Kobe of synchronized Halloween lights— admittedly, there isn’t much competition out there to be the Shaq and Kobe of this very niche thing, … Continue reading
LEDs light up NYC for the Empire State Building Halloween light show
Nothing screams Halloween in New York City quite like the Empire State Building The iconic Manhattan building hosted its annual Halloween light show on Friday night, setting colorful lighting changes and animations to sync to music broadcast on iHeartRadio stations. … Continue reading
Heidi Klum unveils her transformation into a fly for Halloween
Model Heidi Klum, who’s known for extravagant Halloween costumes and throwing an over-the-top party, has revealed a behind-the-scenes look at how she transformed into a big-eyed insect She posted a timelapse of her before, during and after the costume was … Continue reading
Heidi Klum unveils her transformation into an insect for Halloween
Model Heidi Klum, who’s known for extravagant Halloween costumes and throwing an over-the-top party, has revealed a behind-the-scenes look at how she transformed into a big-eyed insect She posted a timelapse of her before, during and after the costume was … Continue reading
Trent Reznor working with Apple on secret music project
Trent Reznor is working with Apple on a new project related to music delivery, the Nine Inch Nails frontman revealed in an interview with Billboard. Reznor, also the chief creative officer of Beats Music, said that following Apple’s acquisition of … Continue reading