Cape Hatteras beaches close as erosion unearths toxic remains of old military base

Officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore expanded beach closures this week as a precaution against the “strong” smell of oil at the former military installation, according to the National Park Service. The beach closure is approximately 0.25 miles long and runs from the coastal homes at the end of Old Lighthouse Road in Buxton, North […]

Olympic Refugee Breaker Disqualified for ‘Free Afghan Women’ Cape

Manizah Tarash, an Afghan breakdancer who is part of the Refugee Olympic Team in Paris, was disqualified during the preliminary competition on Friday after writing the words “Liberate Afghan Women” on her cape during her breakdancing routine. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bans political slogans on the stadiums and podiums. Tarash, 21, was born in […]

Refugee breaker Manizha Talash disqualified at Olympics for ‘Free Afghan Women’ cape

Breakdancer Maniza Tarash was disqualified from the Olympics after demonstrating in support of the liberation of Afghan women during a competition. After the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, Tarash fled the country and was granted asylum in Spain. She is representing the refugee team at the Paris Olympics in B-girl breaking, wearing a cape that […]