11-year-old killed in Iowa school shooting remembered as a joyful boy who loved soccer and singing

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ahmir Jolliff dashed out of his home in Perry Thursday morning, eager to see his friends on the first day back to school after winter break. It was vintage Ahmir — known as “Smiley” around his house — an 11-year-old whirlwind of cheerful activity. He kept a trunk of toys … Read more

Johannesburg residents joyful after first snow in a decade

Touch upon this storyComment On Monday, residents of Johannesburg have been capable of pack snowballs and watch delicate flurries float down for the primary time in over a decade. Although some elements of South Africa usually see snow, the final recorded snowfall in Johannesburg, which is positioned within the nation’s Gauteng province, was in 2012. … Read more