David S. Touretzky discusses Scientology, Anonymous and Tom Cruise

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 David S. Touretzky, prominent free speech activist and critic of Scientology, discussed his opinions on the recent Internet backlash against the Church of Scientology in an interview with former Scientologist and Wikinews reporter Nicholas Turnbull. The recent conflict on the Internet between critics of Scientology and …

2007/08 UEFA Champions League: Chelsea vs. Liverpool

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 April 30, 200820:45 (CET) Chelsea 3–2 Liverpool Anfield, Liverpool, England Attendance: 38,900 Referee: Roberto Rosetti Drogba 33′ (5)Kalou 70′Malouda 70′Cole 91′Anelka 91′Lampard 98′ (3)Drogba 105′ (6)Lampard 119′Shevchenko 119′ Match Report 22′ Škrtel 22′ Hyypiä 41′ Alonso 64′ (6) Torres 78′ Benayoun 78′ Pennant 99′ Arbeloa 98′ Torres 98′ Babel 117′ (5) …

Author of My Billion Year Contract reflects on life in elite Scientology group

Thursday, January 14, 2010 Wikinews interviewed author Nancy Many about her book My Billion Year Contract, and asked her about life working in the elite Scientology group known as the “Sea Org“. Many joined Scientology in the early 1970s, and after leaving in 1996 she later testified against the organization. …

Soft drink foes cheer victory, lament remaining junk foods in schools

Monday, May 8, 2006 Last week’s announcement that most soda manufacturers will stop selling their sugary products in U.S. schools did not mention that avoiding lawsuits was part of the motivation for the self-imposed ban. Some of those who threatened legal action to stop the soda sales are patting themselves …