Sweden has been branded a “gangland paradise” as the Scandinavian country struggles to get to grip on a rising violent crime wave. For several years, Sweden has been dealing with a violent gang war involving the use of weapons and explosive devices
Egrets. New York City’s had a few. Hawks, harriers and hummingbirds, too. The Big Apple is a concrete jungle. Yet it’s also home to a spectacular array of birds and one of the largest birdwatching communities in North America. CURVY MERMAID STATUE
Chris Smith, a former NFL defensive end who played for several teams over the course of his eight-year career, has died, according to an obituary in a North Carolina newspaper. He was 31. The circumstances around Smith’s death were not immediately known.