Guide to the decades-long conflict in DR Congo

The resource-rich country, now facing a major rebel attack, has been racked by conflict for more than 30 years. Escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have once again drawn global attention to the security crisis in the African country’s mineral-rich eastern region. [Source: Aljazeera]

Heavy fighting between the Congolese armed … Read the rest

This is why CeeDee Lamb does not have a contract.

Jerry Jones is in a picture of a demonstration at North Little Rock High School, where several white boys have blocked six black students from desegregating the school, has been circulated. Famed Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones can be spotted in the crowd of this infamous event that occurred in the 9th of September in … Read the rest

Newfound Mathematical ‘Einstein’ Shape Creates a Never-Repeating Pattern

Creatively tiling a bathroom floor isn’t just a stressful task for DIY home renovators. It is also one of the hardest problems in mathematics. For centuries, experts have been studying the special properties of tile shapes that can cover floors, kitchen backsplashes or infinitely large planes without leaving any gaps. Specifically, mathematicians are interested in … Read the rest

Winston Churchill’s Former London Home Lists for £19.5 Million

The war-time prime minister combined the Kensington house with a neighboring property to make one large residence that’s since been returned back to two single-family homes

The former London home of Winston Churchill hit the market earlier this week for £19.5 million (US$24.8 million).

Located in Kensington, just strides from London landmarks like the Royal … Read the rest

Rapping, deconstructed: The best rhymers of all time

Here’s how some of the greatest rappers make rhymes. From the simple nursery rhyme–like bars of Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” to the smooth East Coast flow of Notorious B.I.G.’s hit song “Hypnotize” to the speedy delivery of Kendrick Lamar’s “Rigamortis,” rhyming in rap music has not only evolved, it’s gotten better.

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How to Start Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Virginia

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services provide a vital link for individuals who require regular medical attention but do not need emergency transport. In Virginia, this sector has seen significant growth due to an aging population and increased healthcare needs. This guide will explore the steps to establish a successful NEMT business in Virginia.

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Where To Go Stargazing In New York

Whenever there’s an event happening in the sky, those in New York City are often unable to witness it due to light pollution. But not all hope is lost, there are certainly places to observe the twinkling skyscape and get a clear(er) view without having to get on a plane headed straight into the aurora … Read the rest

Derek Jeter Finds a Buyer for Quirky Upstate New York Castle

Retired baseball star Derek Jeter has finally scored a buyer for his lakefront castle in New York, after six years on the market and more than $8 million in discounts. Tiedemann Castle, less than 50 miles from Manhattan in the village of Greenwood Lake, New York, has been on and off the market since mid-2018, … Read the rest