- World The Telegraph
Explosives expert: It's only a matter of time before human error leads to another Beirut blast
One of the world’s leading experts on ammonium nitrate told The Daily Telegraph: “It’s only a matter of time before something similar happens again.” Vyto Babrauskas, a fires and explosives forensics expert based in New York, said that there were tens of thousands sites around the world where the chemical was stored unsafely. He carried out an investigation into a disaster seven years ago in West, Texas where 15 died. About 2,750 tonnes ignited to devastate Beirut on Tuesday. In the UK, it is legal to store up to 1,250 tonnes. In the Texas disaster, only 30 tonnes went up.
- Entertainment The Independent
‘Not everything is about race’: Cardi B responds after fans petition for Kylie Jenner to be removed from ‘WAP’ video
Cardi B has defended her decision to include Kylie Jenner in her “WAP” music video.The video for the track, which features Megan Thee Stallion, was released on Friday with guest appearances from Jenner, Normani, Rosalia, Rubi Rose, Sukihana and Mulatto.
Politics HuffPostTouched A Nerve? Trump Flips Out After Anthony Scaramucci Delivers Warning On Fox News
The former White House communications director said the GOP could become "a minority party for a generation" because of Trump.
- Lifestyle SheKnows
Girl Dad Objects to Teenage Daughter's Tampon Use for the Worst Reason
It's got to be about as fun for a dad to talk to his child about their period as it is for a child to talk to their dad about menstruating - not at all. But that's mostly because we're dealing with a long history of ignorance and stigma. One Reddit dad's post revealing his […]
- U.S. Miami Herald
Small plane plummets and sinks into New Hampshire lake as boaters watch
An off-duty cop was among those who rushed into help.
U.S. BBCWild bear that sniffed woman's hair is caught and castrated
The black bear was captured after he was filmed approaching a visitor at an ecological park.
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Business Business Insider
Young adults can't stop partying during the pandemic because they're wired that way
Yes, young adults think they're invincible. Socializing also helps them reinforce their identity and serves as a coping mechanism during the pandemic.
