The ObserverHistory booksReviewThe gripping and heroic story of Rudolf Vrba, who escaped the death camp in order to tell the world about its horrors
It was around September 1942, the month when he turned 18, that Rudolf Vrba came to a momentous decision. He had been imprisoned in Auschwitz since June and was working on the ramp where most new arrivals were sent directly to their deaths. SS men would sometimes reassure them or even joke with them right up to the doors of the gas chambers.
Play video content HOURS BEFORE TRAGEDY As videos continue to come out showing the terror in the middle east, another has surfaced highlighting the innocent people who were killed ... living and enjoying their lives before evil swept in.
Young music festivalgoer Shani Louk danced with a big smile on her face around friends near the Gaza Strip over the weekend without a care in the world. Of course, Shani had no idea only minutes later terrorists would attack, kill, and kidnap hundreds at the festival.
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'The Bold and the Beautiful' star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood rose to fame for her role as Steffy Forrester on the CBS soap opera.
Published on June 10, 2022 2 min read The Bold and the Beautiful star Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is the show’s new leading lady. Since 2008 she’s been playing Steffy Forrester, a popular legacy character. The two-time Daytime Emmy winner is a fan favorite, with everyone wanting to know more about the talented actor.
Ryder Cup This article is more than 13 years oldRyder Cup 2010: US media rally round to support tearful Hunter MahanThis article is more than 13 years old 'The blame for this heart-breaking loss lay with many'
'What about Rickie Fowler's brain-freeze in foursomes?'The United States' media have shown support for Hunter Mahan after his defeat to Graeme McDowell ultimately decided the Ryder Cup.
Mahan requested the anchor position but was unable to perform under pressure on the par-three 17th when, lying two down and needing to win the hole to take the contest further, he duffed his pitch from in front of the green.
This week’s SNL host Christina Applegate paired up with cast member Jason Sudeikis to record this series of promos, most of which reference her last time hosting the show back in 1993 when she was a cast member on Married… with Children. Sudeikis mentions the “Matt Foley” sketch Applegate appeared in 19 years ago, which was the first time Chris Farley played his motivational speaker character on TV. Of course, this batch of early 90s references wouldn’t be complete without Applegate and Sudeikis dancing to new jack swing music, proving that every SNL promo should heavily feature new jack swing from now on.