Mega Millions win stirs small South Carolina town

A $1.6 billion dollar lottery was won on Tuesday, October 23, by a resident of a small town of Simpsonville, South Carolina. According to the mayor of Simpsonville, Janice Curtis, the town is a very close community where everyone supports one another, and they are really excited for the winner.

Russian fans injured as Rome metro escalator gives way

In Rome, a metro station escalator malfunction occurred on Wednesday, October 24, causing the escalator to go at an alarmingly high speed and collapsed. As a result, 24 people were left injured and one man “practically lost his foot”.  Several people are in critical condition. The video of the accident went viral on social media.

Lion cub found in Paris apartment

On October 23, a 6-week old lion cub was found in an apartment in Paris. The French authorities say that it was hidden illegally by a 30-year-old suspect and was planning to be sold for $11,400. The investigation has been opened. The authorities say the the lion cub was found in good health.