Month: October 2023

Paris turned into real-life Mario Kart as bikes take over the city

First Look Paris turned into real-life Mario Kart as bikes take over the city The cycling revolution is transforming France’s capital. On some boulevards, bikes outnumber cars at peak times as growing numbers of Parisians are discovering that biking can rekindle love for the city’s charms. | View caption Hide caption | Ring, ring! It’s…

Poll confirms Black perceptions of US news coverage as racist

First Look Poll confirms Black perceptions of US news coverage as racist Pew Research Center conducted its first-ever study of Black attitudes toward news coverage. Their findings confirmed broad concerns about negative stereotyping and lack of diversity in portraying different aspects of Black communities. | View caption Hide caption | In a new study, Black…

Moment Russian tank in hull-down position is blown up by Ukrainian artillery

Dramatic aerial footage captures the moment a tank is blown to smithereens by artillery fire. The vehicle is seen hull-down in an unspecified location on the front line. Nestled in a trench, the tank’s cover is blown when it’s lit up by artillery fire. In an instant, the tank explodes, igniting a huge fireball that…

Minnesota Twin Cities marathon canceled due to record heat

The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in Minnesota was canceled Sunday because of concerns about record heat, organizers said. Sunday in Minneapolis and St. Paul will be the hottest day of the week, with record temperatures close to 90 degrees Fahrenheit possible in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The annual marathon, organized by…