Pompeo ‘very hopeful’ N. Korea talks will still take place
The decision about whether the nuclear summit between North Korea and the U.S. will take place next month lays squarely on Kim Jong Un, said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. He also said that Kim “asked for the meeting, the president agreed to meet with him. I’m very hopeful that meeting will take place.” President Trump and Chairman Kim will discuss how to best serve the North Korean country without its nuclear weapons, and whether North Korea should denuclearize all at once or in phases.
Legend of Loch Ness Monster will be tested with DNA samples
A team of researchers will travel to Scotland next month to collect 300 samples of water from different points around the lake that people speculate the Loch Ness monster lives. The samples of water, which contain fragments of DNA such as skin, feathers, scales and urine, will provide for DNA tests that will determine what species live there. The results will then be compared to already known species recorded in a database. Researchers expect to have answers by the end of the year.
Pakistani teen slain at Texas school is buried in hometown
The body of seventeen-year-old student Sabika Sheikh, who was killed during the Santa Fe high school shootings, was retrieved back at her hometown in Pakistan for her funeral service. Her family, along with thousands of others, attended on Wednesday. Sheikh was the oldest child of her family and attended high school since last August. She planned on flying home to Pakistan just weeks before her death in order to celebrate the end of Ramadan.
The NFL is trending on Twitter for approving a penalty for players that choose to kneel during the national anthem. The new ruling says that all players and personnel on the field must “stand and show respect for the flag,” as well as the national anthem.
Highlights of the NFL's expected new anthem policy: pic.twitter.com/a62Im2S5Ac
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 23, 2018
It’s World Turtle Day! People on Twitter are using the hashtag #WorldTurtleDay to raise awareness on using less plastic to protect the species and keep them alive and well. They’re also sharing their favorite facts, videos and photos of turtles.
We turtlely love shellebrating #WorldTurtleDay 🐢 Please help care for our turtles by using less plastic and saying no to balloons, drinking straws and plastic bags. (Our turtles mistake these for food in the water). pic.twitter.com/HJ7zMDH1Ok
— Victorian Greens (@VictorianGreens) May 23, 2018
