Luxury Cars Pummeled To Scrap

Heavy movers like bulldozers and backhoes pounded more than two dozen seized luxury cars in the Philippines last 6 February, including Porsches, Mercedes, Jaguars and Corvettes, in a dramatic demolition showcasing the no-nonsense leader's crackdown on crime and corruption.

President Rodrigo Duterte watched as the second-hand vehicles, some valued as high as $115,000, were reduced to piles of scrap in a little over three minutes.

Even Amy Schumer Wants To Be Relevant

So as not to be left out in the current discussion, actor and comedian Amy Schumer revealed that she was sexually assaulted when she was younger. Yup, the same Amy Schumer who lied about moving to Canada if President Donald Trump wins.

Speaking to Katie Couric on her Wonder Women podcast, Schumer said, "I’ve been flat-out raped."

China Strengthened Its Surveillance Capability

Chinese officials may have improved their ability to catch terror suspects and government threats with new and advance technology. As an example, it took them just seven minutes to locate and apprehend BBC reporter John Sudworth using its powerful network of CCTV camera and facial recognition technology.

This wasn't a case of a member of the media being forcibly removed from the country. The chase was a stunt set up to illustrate just how powerful and effective the Chinese government's surveillance system can be. It's a stark example of the type of monitoring that China has invested heavily in over recent years with the aim of helping police do their job more efficiently.

A Gay Teen Admits To Molesting 50 Boys

A California gay teenager charged with sexually assaulting 2 young boys, admitted to molesting as many as 50 children over the past 8 years in the state, according to police.

Joseph Hayden Boston, 18, was arrested last 2 December when his mother brought him to a police station after he allegedly told her he had molested 2 boys, ages in 8 and 4, in his room at a Riverside motel just hours earlier, the Riverside Police Department said in a statement.

Possible Terror Attack In Europe This December

The United States has updated its advice to travelers heading for Europe, warning of an increased terrorist threat over the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

Washington has a long-standing warning to its citizens to beware extremist attacks in European cities, and in recent years it has expressly warned of dangers at festive events.