Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds

November 27, 2022 0 Comments

Friday, May 16, 2008 Controversy has arisen over the reported presence of blue asbestos on the MV Freewinds, a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology. According to the Saint Martin newspaper The Daily Herald and the shipping news journal Lloyd’s List, the Freewinds was sealed in April and local public health officials on …

Wikinews’ overview of the year 2007

November 26, 2022 0 Comments

Monday, December 31, 2007 What would you tell your grandchildren about 2007 if they asked you about it in, let’s say, 20 year’s time? If the answer to a quiz question was 2007, what would the question be? The year that you first signed on to Facebook? The year Britney Spears and Amy Winehouse fell …

Fire ruins historical building of Prague Exhibition Grounds

November 26, 2022 0 Comments

Friday, October 17, 2008 The left wing of the Industrial Palace (Pr?myslový palác) – central building of the Prague Exhibition Grounds (Výstavišt?) in the capital city of Czech Republic was destroyed by fire yesterday night. The fire began at the roof and flames were visible from kilometers away. Two hundred firefighters fought the fire and …

On the campaign trail in the USA, June 2016

November 25, 2022 0 Comments

Sunday, July 17, 2016 The following is the second edition of a monthly series chronicling the U.S. 2016 presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. In this month’s edition on the campaign trail: the effect of the Brexit vote on the US presidential …

2008 TaiSPO: Interview with Ideal Bike Corporation and Gary Silva

November 25, 2022 0 Comments

Friday, March 28, 2008 2008 Taipei International Cycle Show (Taipei Cycle) & Taipei International Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO) not only did a best reunion with conjunctions of the launch of Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition and the concurrent cycling race of 2008 Tour de Taiwan but also provide opportunities and benefits for sporting goods, …

On the campaign trail in the USA, September 2020

November 24, 2022 0 Comments

Thursday, October 29, 2020 The following is the fifth edition of a monthly series chronicling the 2020 United States presidential election. It features original material compiled throughout the previous month after an overview of the month’s biggest stories. This month’s spotlight on the campaign trail: the Libertarian Party’s presidential nominee secures ballot access in all …

Category:May 16, 2010

November 24, 2022 0 Comments

? May 15, 2010 May 17, 2010 ? May 16 Pages in category “May 16, 2010” Retrieved from “https://en.wikinews.org/w/index.php?title=Category:May_16,_2010&oldid=1022773”

Boston College defeats NC State in double overtime

November 23, 2022 0 Comments

Sunday, February 26, 2006 The Boston College men’s basketball team defeated the North Carolina State Wolfpack at home in a 74-72 double-overtime thriller on Feb. 25. The BC Eagles, ranked #11 going in to the contest, left with a 22-6, 9-5 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while the NC State Wolfpack dropped to #19 …

Large study provides new insights in autism’s genetic code

November 23, 2022 0 Comments

Thursday, February 22, 2007 In the largest study of its kind, a genetic analysis of 1,168 families with multiple cases of autism has identified genetic links to autism. A previously overlooked stretch of DNA on chromosome 11 implicates a gene called neurexin 1 and increases the evidence for the involvement of neurexins and genes related …

An interview with gossip columnist Michael Musto on the art of celebrity journalism

November 23, 2022 0 Comments

Sunday, October 7, 2007 There are two things one can expect on a trip to see Michael Musto at the offices of the Village Voice: a 20-minute round-trip wait for the elevator and rapid fire answers from one of the most recognizable gossip columnists in the United States. Musto, in addition to his appearances on …