Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has donated a large total of $5 million to Khan Academy – a free online education platform. Founded by Salman Khan, Khan Academy provides free lessons to 120 million registered users worldwide; around 20 to 30 million students use the academy each month. What started as Sal just giving his cousin math lessons has now grown into a 150-person … Continue reading Elon Musk Donates Five Million To Khan Academy
The Smithsonian (United States National Museum) is collecting objects to help document the US Capitol riot for future generations. Among the items collected are: Protest signs, small American flags, a banner, branded 2020 “Trump Keep America Great” campaign clothes and documents such as pamphlets and business cards. In a statement, the museum’s director explained that the museum “has an ongoing and deep commitment to document … Continue reading The National Museum of American History Collects Objects From US Capitol Riot To Help Future Generations
Manchester United and England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has retired from football! The 35 year old will now focus on being Derby County’s full-time permanent manager. Rooney will be taking on a two-and-a-half-year contract, after being the interim manager at Derby for the past two and a half months. In a statement Rooney said: “When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely … Continue reading Wayne Officially Retires From Football To Become Full-Time Derby Manager
Nine people have been rescued from a dangling New York City bus after it went off the road and fell off a bridge in the Bronx, New York. The nine people injured, which included the driver, were taken to hospital but thankfully suffered non-life threatening injuries! Continue reading Nine People Rescued From Dangling New York City Bus
Removal vans were spotted outside the White House! This comes in preparation for Donald Trump’s exit and Joe Biden’s transition to becoming the President of the United States. Biden’s inauguration ceremony is January 20th and will have performers which include Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga. Continue reading Removal Vans Spotted Outside The White House
Halima Aden (the first hijabi-wearing model to feature on the cover of Vogue magazine) quit modelling last year November due to it compromising her Muslim faith. In a recent interview with BBC, Halima Aden explained her decision further. The 23 year old explained how in the beginning of her career she made sure to carry her own hijabs and clothing to every shoot, even getting … Continue reading Former Supermodel Halima Aden Speaks Further On Why She Left The Fashion Industry
Donald Trump has been impeached for a second time! The House of Representatives voted against him and charged him for inciting an insurrection (a violent uprising against an authority or government). A trial will now be held by the Senate to decide whether Trump is found guilty and if he should be removed from office. The vote will also determine whether Mr Trump can stand … Continue reading Donald Trump Becomes The First U.S. President To Be Impeached For A Second Time
YouTube is the latest social media platform to take action against Donald Trump. The platform has banned his channel from being able to upload new videos due to violating YouTube’s policies and “concerns about the ongoing potential for violence”. This comes after last week’s pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol. The ban will last for at least 7 days. In a statement on Twitter, @YouTubeInsider … Continue reading YouTube Bans Uploads From Donald Trump’s Account For At Least 7 Days
Nottingham Trent University has become the latest University to allow students, who are not occupying their accommodations, to be free from their rent. The University announced on their website that their students who aren’t occupying their NTU-owned or operated rooms, will not have to pay their rent from January 4 up to and including February 21. In a statement, the University said: “Currently, the Government … Continue reading Nottingham Trent University Announces Student Rent Waiving During The Lockdown
Police officer Eugene Goodman is being praised for his tactical thinking whilst being followed by a mob during the Capitol Hill riot. Eugene Goodman risked his safety to lead the mob away from the senate chamber. Watch the inspiring moment in the Instagram video above! Continue reading US Capitol Hero: Police Officer Eugene Goodman
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