Saturday, March 24, 2018 On Thursday, Charles Lazarus, the founder of United States toy retailer Toys “R” Us, died in Manhattan, New York, New York of respiratory failure. He was 94. His death came a week after Toys “R” Us announced that all of the stores were closing. Toys “R” Us issued a statement in…
RuPaul speaks about society and the state of drag as performance art
Saturday, October 6, 2007 Few artists ever penetrate the subconscious level of American culture the way RuPaul Andre Charles did with the 1993 album Supermodel of the World. It was groundbreaking not only because in the midst of the Grunge phenomenon did Charles have a dance hit on MTV, but because he did it as…
UK company “seriously considering” GPS tracking devices in school uniforms
Saturday, August 25, 2007 The leading supplier of school uniforms in the United Kingdom, Lancashire-based manufacturer Trutex, has announced it is “seriously considering” including GPS tracking devices in future ranges of its uniform products after conducting an online survey of both parents and children. “As a direct result of the survey, we are now seriously…
Know How To Find Animal Hospitals In Yorktown, Ny
Read An Opinion On: Cavoodle Puppies For Sale In Nsw byAlma Abell No one who brings home a dog or a cat wants to think about the possibility that they will eventually need extensive medical care. Most people get their pets when the animals are quite young, and it’s easy to avoid thinking about the…
Noosa get bonus point win against Nambour in round 18 of Sunshine Coast Rugby Union
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 July 20, 2013 Nambour 12 Noosa 23 Victory ParkWoombye, QueenslandAustralia Victory Park, Woombye, Queensland — Conversions were a rarity on Saturday as Noosa defeated Nambour in a four try to two round 18 Sunshine Coast Rugby Union match in Woombye, Australia. The final margin was eleven points in Noosa’s favour. 1…
Belgium stops telegram services
Saturday, December 30, 2017 After 171 years of existence, telegram services were permanently stopped in Belgium as of yesterday. The service was launched in 1846, and about 9000 telegrams were sent across the country from January 2017 to November 2017. On December 12, Belgian telecommunication company Proximus, who provided telegram services in the country, announced…
Exclusive: ‘The Scientology Reformation’ author examines Tom Cruise and David Miscavige
Friday, October 19, 2012 Wikinews held an exclusive interview with former high-ranking Scientology executive Mark Rathbun on his new book The Scientology Reformation: What Every Scientologist Should Know. Rathbun examined the close association between actor Tom Cruise and Scientology leader David Miscavige. Before leaving the organization led by Miscavige, Rathbun served as Inspector General of…
Sportsbook Superstition
Read An Opinion On: Sportsbets Online Are you a superstitious sportsbook fan? What is your superstition when you gamble ? Do you dance, sing or spin around like crazy?There are many superstitions on the sportsbook world, and let me tell you, some of them can be as crazy as they can be funny or creepy…
Mystery surrounds ricin discovery in Las Vegas hotel
Saturday, March 1, 2008 On February 14, a man staying at the Valley View Extended Stay America hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada was hospitalized after experiencing respiratory distress. The man lapsed into unconsciousness and has been at the hospital ever since. Since the bills at the hotel were going unpaid, Extended Stay America began to…
Court date “as needed” for lawsuit against Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal
Buffalo, N.Y. Hotel Proposal Controversy Recent Developments “Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development” — Wikinews, November 21, 2006 “Proposal for Buffalo, N.Y. hotel reportedly dead: parcels for sale “by owner”” — Wikinews, November 16, 2006 “Contract to buy properties on site of Buffalo, N.Y. hotel proposal extended” — Wikinews, October 2, 2006 “Court date…