Poor Kids Of America (Child Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories

In the United States, child poverty has reached record levels, with over 16 million children now affected. Food banks are facing unprecedented demand, and homeless shelters now have long waiting lists, as families who have known a much better life have to leave their homes, sometimes with just a few days notice. … Read More >Poor Kids Of America (Child Poverty Documentary) | Real Stories

ToxiCity: life at Agbobloshie, the world’s largest e-waste dump in Ghana

E-waste, the term given to discarded electronic appliances, is often shipped by developed nations to poorer countries such as Ghana. RTD visits the country’s most infamous dumping ground, Agbogbloshie. Locals call it “Sodom and Gomorrah” after the infamous Biblical sin cities. Its air and soil are polluted with toxic chemicals, while extreme poverty, child labour and criminal gangs are also rife. … Read More >ToxiCity: life at Agbobloshie, the world’s largest e-waste dump in Ghana

Waves of destruction: 140,000 homes left without power as massive storm batters coast of southern France (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

An estimated 140,000 households in southern France have had their power knocked out by a powerful storm. Photos and videos show high winds and destructive waves clobbering the coastline. … Read More >Waves of destruction: 140,000 homes left without power as massive storm batters coast of southern France (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

6 wounded incl. attacker in Hong Kong mall stabbing, reportedly sparked by political argument (PHOTOS)

At least six people are injured after a political argument outside a mall in Hong Kong spiraled into a violent knife attack, according to local media. The assailant was beaten by bystanders and is among those hurt. … Read More >6 wounded incl. attacker in Hong Kong mall stabbing, reportedly sparked by political argument (PHOTOS)

Manafort Thought Ukraine, not Russia Hacked DNC Email Servers During 2016 Election Campaign – Report

Earlier this year, then-US Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation failed to find evidence that any US citizen (including members of the Trump campaign) had colluded with Russian authorities during the 2016 US presidential election. … Read More >Manafort Thought Ukraine, not Russia Hacked DNC Email Servers During 2016 Election Campaign – Report