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Four children and a teacher have been killed in Brazil after a security guard allegedly set fire to a childcare centre. The man also set himself alight at the building in the remote town of Janauba, Minas Gerais state, police said. Video footage showed chaotic scenes outside, as parents cried and panicked as the news broke. Twenty-five people, mostly children aged four and five, are being treated for burns in local hospitals. Some of the patients may still need to be airlifted to a specialised burns unit in the state capital, Belo Horizonte. The mother of one of the victims, four-year-old Juan Miguel Soares Silva, told O Globo newspaper that she had been considering enrolling him in another nursery prior to the attack. "We are about to move to a different neighbourhood," Jane Kelly da Silva Soares said. "I woke up early to drop him at the nursery. When I saw him again he was already dead in hospital." 'Security guard sacked' The security

Three US soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in an ambush in Niger near the border with Mali, the US Africa Command has said .   Another soldier from a "partner nation" had also died in the attack, it said - without specifying their nationality. The US soldiers had been providing advice and assistance in Niger's counter-terror operations and come under "hostile fire", it said. Islamist militants, including al-Qaeda fighters, operate in the region. Islamist militants, including al-Qaeda fighters, operate in the region. They are most active in neighbouring Mali, where French troops intervened in 2013 to prevent them from advancing on the capital. The Boko Haram group, based in Nigeria to the south, has also staged several attacks in Niger. US President Donald Trump has been briefed by his chief-of-staff, John Kelly, about the attack, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. The attack happened 200km (124 miles) north of Nia

It's been only a few months since the horrific Manchester bombing occurred after one of Ariana Grande 's concerts—a tragedy that killed 22 attendees. In a new interview with Coveteur , the Grammy-nominated singer opened up about how the incident impacted her personally and why she decided to finish the final leg of her Dangerous Woman Tour. "I don't think I've been through anything as traumatic as [what] we've been through," she told Coveteur, her voice cracking. "So…[tour] can be a lot." Grande postponed her tour following the incident; however, she knew she had to finish it. "Calling it off and going home was not an option. The message of the show was too important," she told the website. "For the crew and everyone involved, it's become more than just a show for us. We are really grateful to be here and really grateful for this show." The "Side to Side" singer resumed her tour in June. On

A decade has passed since  Jackie Chan and  Chris Tucker  last shared the screen together, but it appears fans are now finally closer than ever to a  Rush Hour 4 . The veteran film actor shared the exciting news during an appearance on Power 106's  The Cruz Show , where he confirmed years and years of rumblings that he'd given the green light on expanding the action-comedy franchise. "For the last 20 years, I've tried different [characters,]" Chan shared. "A few years ago, Karate Kid . There was supposed to be a Karate Kid 2 but the script isn't right. Several years later they want to do it and I say, ‘You still want to do Karate Kid ? No, Karate Men .' They're taller than me now!" He added, " Rush Hour you can do any time... Next year!" As it turns out, Jackie only very recently came to an agreement with insiders pushing to move the project forward. He explained, "For the last seven years, we've been turnin

Pink refuses to stand idly by in the face of alleged injustice. The pop star is profiled in a  New York Times article published Thursday, where she didn't hold back when it came to sharing her perception of  Dr. Luke . While she couldn't speak to the validity of abuse claims brought against the music producer by  Kesha , Pink considers Dr. Luke's ongoing legal turmoil "karma" for his actions. "I don't know what happened," Pink shared in respect to Kesha's claims that he sexually assaulted her in 2014. "But I know that regardless of whether or not Dr. Luke did that, this is his karma and he earned it because he's not a good person."  he "What About Us?" songstress collaborated with Dr. Luke (real name  Lukasz Gottwald ) in 2006. He co-wrote and produced three songs on Pink's fourth studio album, I'm Not Dead. Pink said she now refuses to work with Dr. Luke, telling the publication, "I h

A gunman turned a Las Vegas concert into a killing field Sunday night from his perch on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, using at least 10 guns to rain down a steady stream of fire, murdering at least 58 people and injuring more than 500 others in the deadliest mass shooting in modern United States history. The suspect, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, a resident of Mesquite, Nevada. Police initially sought a woman believed to be Paddock's roommate, Marilou Danley, as a "person of interest." Detectives later made contact with her, and "do not believe she is involved with the shooting on The Strip." Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said an "excess of 10 rifles" were found in the room, but did not immediately reveal a motive, saying "I can't get into the mind of a psychopath at this point." Paddock had been in the hotel room since Septem

Some people are unhappy with their height and wish they could be taller. Unfortunately for most adults, there is not much that can be done to increase height. After age 18, most tricks to increase height will not work, even with good nutrition and exercise However, there are ways to appear taller and prevent loss of height, which is common as people age. What determines height? Height is determined by a range of factors, including: genetics sex certain medical conditions nutrition exerciseGenetics account for the majority of a person's height. Studies on fraternal twins show that the biggest factor in determining a person's body type is heredity. Quite simply, if a person's parents are tall, it is more likely that the person will also be tall. If a person's parents are short, it is much more likely that the person will be short as well. Sex is another biologic factor that plays a role in determining a person's total height. Women tend to

The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that plays an important role in ejaculation. It produces the fluid in semen and helps push this fluid out when a man ejaculates. About 1 in 7 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. As prostate cancer is so common, being aware of the risk factors is important. This article explores whether frequent ejaculation can reduce the risk of prostate cancer . Is there a link between ejaculation and prostate cancer? In recent years there have been a number of articles that claim ejaculating more often can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. While these claims might sound like sensationalized headlines, they may be supported in part by scientific evidence. What the research says According to a 2016 study in European Eurology , men who ejaculate more frequently are less likely to develop prostate cancer, compared to those who ejaculate less often. The research from 2016 was a follow-u

Deciding that you are now ready to quit smoking is only half the battle. Knowing where to start on your path to becoming smoke-free can help you to take the leap. We have put together some effective ways for you to stop smoking today. Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke are responsible for more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States, according to the American Lung Association. Most people are aware of the numerous health risks that arise from cigarette smoking and yet, "tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death and disease" in the U.S. Quitting smoking is not a single event that happens on one day; it is a journey. By quitting, you will improve your health and the quality and duration of your life, as well as the lives of those around you. To quit smoking, you not only need to alter your behavior and cope with the withdrawal symptoms experienced from cutting out nicotine, but you also need to find other ways

Once the flutters of a new relationship are over, for many, the slog of everyday life sets in. But how do you keep the spark alive? Sex is a key factor in most romantic relationships. In fact, earlier this year,  Medical News Today reported that the "afterglow" that newlywed couples feel for up to 2 days after having sex is associated with greater marital satisfaction. But last week, a new study showed that 34 percent of women and 15 percent of men who had lived with their partner for at least 1 year had lost interest in sex. There are many factors that can affect sexual desire. Find out how much sex has the greatest effect on happiness, why some people lose interest, and what factors contribute to long-term sexual satisfaction. How much sex is enough? In a 2016  paper , Amy Muise, Ph.D. - a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga in Canada - explains that there is plenty of evidence that "[...