Eastern State Penitentiary, or ESP, in Philadelphia, was America’s first large-scale penitentiary. The country had built jails before, of course. Jails of various kinds have long predated the United States, too. But never before was a mega-prison built on the scale the state of Pennsylvania used when they first constructed it in the late 18th […]
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North Korean arms factories have been told to increase their output by leader Kim Jong Un, as part of a drive to upgrade the country's defence capabilities, state media reports.
Labour race adviser boasted of stopping deportation to Rwanda The Telegraph
Meghan Markle wears an eternity ring as well as an engagement ring, and it's of much higher value than Princess Kate's.
A man has died following a firearms incident at a Highbury address this afternoon. Police were called to the Croydon Road address about 2.35pm after a report of a firearm being discharged. One person was found with critical injuries and died at the scene ...
Jaipur Airport will offer contactless check-in to travellers joining the likes of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Varanasi.
Sevilla coach Jose Luis Mendilibar was left happy with their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.
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As the United States grapples with a mental-health crisis, summer camps are looking more closely at the children in their care.
Arsenal are determined to fight for all trophies in the new season as the Premier League runners-up begin their 2023-24 campaign against treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield, manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal’s title challenge crumbled last season in the face of a relentless City, who have won...
Harry Styles future with the Marvel Cinematic Universe MCU is in doubt.
I finally saw the Mario movie last night, which my family could do because I subscribed to Peacock to watch seven innings of the Futures Game, so . . . good work on that one, MLB. In other good-move news: Rays 1B Curtis Mead is in the majors today. We’d be short-sighted to assume he’s going to play regularly going forward, but the team needs a spark, and Mead’s all-fields approach and excellent plate skills (12.8-to-14.7 percent walk-to-strikeout rate) give the club another tough out in a solid lineup. Читать дальше...
Questions about the Orlando nightclub where a shooting occurred in 2016 have persisted. Now survivors want to know: Were there adequate paths to escape?
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Dakota Fanning became a competitive swimmer for her role in 2004s action-thriller Man On Fire.
Elon Musk has said his X social media platform will pay the legal bills and sue on the behalf of people who have been treated unfairly by employers because of posting or liking something on the site formerly known as Twitter. “If you were unfairly treated by your employer due...
Architectural norms serve as guidelines for designers, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic harmony. However, some architects deviate from these norms, creating buildings that stand out and capture our attention. These unique structures become landmarks, attracting visitors far and wide. Let’s dive into the world of architectural eccentricity and explore ten remarkable buildings that challenge the […]
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Stormzy is set to collaborate with Calvin Harris.
Delta Goodrems new album is inspired by the late Tina Turner, Backstreet Boys, and her late friend Olivia Newton-John.
Serial murders have dwindled, thanks to a cautious citizenry and improved technology. But sociopaths have found new methods of mayhem.
On August 7, 1998, terrorists' bombs detonated within minutes of each other outside of U.S. embassy buildings in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, killing 224 people.
Actor Abbie Cornish turns 41 and DJ Samantha Ronson turns 46, among the famous birthdays for August 7.
On Aug. 6, 2012, U.S. President Barack Obama signed legislation that bans protests within 300 feet of military funerals 2 hours before or after the services.
Actor Vera Farmiga turns 50 and actor Ty Simpkins turns 22, among the famous birthdays for August 6.