Swedish car maker Volvo is developing a new type of “kangaroo detection” system that is hoped to reduce the number of collisions between motor vehicles and the cute marsupials. In Australia, the kangaroo reigns as […]
Month: October 2015
As Heroin Spreads To Affluent Communities Calls Increase For More Lenient Penalties
The U.S. crack cocaine epidemic of the 80s and 90s was fought with zero tolerance policies and lengthy prison sentences, but as heroin usage has skyrocketed in white communities in recent years, so too has […]
A Single Tweet By Hillary Clinton Wiped Out $300 Million Of Stock Market Value
During this presidential election, probably more so than ever before, politicians, social media and the stock market are deeply entwined. By a candidate simply tweeting out a thought, it may have consequences not only for […]
FDA Finds Serious Issues With Pfizer’s Chinese Drug Plant
Regulators from the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently conducted an inspection of a Pfizer Inc. plant located in China and the results were less than stellar. The inspection was conducted before officials […]
French Restaurant Owners Cry Foul Over Home Chef Dining Apps
Restauranteurs have now joined with the likes of taxi drivers and hoteliers by getting furious with new, online competitors. Specifically, Paris restaurant owners are very angry with chefs who have begun catering for diners – […]
NFL Players Declare War On Fantasy Sports Site FanDuel
Standout Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon has brought a class-action lawsuit on behalf of NFL players against the fantasy sports website FanDuel. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Maryland, claims the site misuses […]
Google And Other Tech Companies Are Getting Involved In Mental Health And It Should Save Lives
Starting next week, Dr. Tom Insel will vacate his position as the head of the United States National Institute of Mental Health in order to go work for Google Life Sciences to study mental health […]
New Decomposition Techniques Allow Humans To Be Eco Friendly, Even After Death
Several companies are looking to alleviate the problem of overcrowded cemeteries while also helping the environment with groundbreaking new body disposal techniques. More and more people are looking into these innovative methods as alternatives to […]
Wal-Mart Compliance Team Bans Offensive Costumes In Struggle To Prevent Bad Publicity
Wal-Mart’s safety compliance team is charged with regulating the products it sells to spot potentially offensive merchandise, a job that this year must scrutinize over 40,000 costumes available on its website. Wal-Mart has increased its […]
New Investment Policies Look To Benefit Both Companies And Small Time Investors
Next year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will establish new crowdfunding rules, in which small businesses will be permitted to raise up to $1 million dollars from the general public using online platforms. In […]
Study Finds Order Of Birth Does Not Determine One’s Personality But First Borns Could Be Smarter
One’s family birth order has no bearing on personality, according to a new study released by the National Academy of Sciences. The study puts to rest armchair psychologists’ theories that younger children are extroverted or […]
Toilet Paper Companies In Chile Formed A Cartel To Dictate Market Prices
A recent report indicates that two companies in the paper industry worked together for more than a decade in order to control the price of toilet paper in Chile. This cartel allowed the producers of […]
Ben Carson Knowingly Promoted Mannatech, Which Is Best Known For Its Fraudulent Health Claims
At the recent Republican presidential debate, candidate Ben Carson tried to downplay his ties to the dietary supplement company Mannatech. Meanwhile, evidence that Carson once served as a spokesperson for this company, which is mostly […]
Toxic Levels Of Arsenic May Be Leaking Into Residential Wells Near Civil War Cemeteries
Homeowners living near Civil War-era cemeteries should be aware that toxins may be seeping out of old graves, thereby potentially contaminating drinking water and causing serious health problems. During that era, the individuals who fought […]
Elephant Killings May Have Been Caused By Disgruntled Park Workers, Not Poachers
At the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, elephants are continuing to be killed. In the month of October alone, at least 62 elephants have been brutally killed at the park, possibly in an effort to […]
Swiss Bank Credit Suisse Is Now Getting Dragged Into The FIFA Scandal
As the scandal for major world soccer organization FIFA continues to grow, Credit Suisse of Switzerland has been dragged into the discussions. The Swiss bank confirmed its involvement on Friday. The bank has been said […]
At This LA Museum You Can Walk Through A Rainstorm Without Getting Wet
An amazing new museum exhibit will allow people to stand in a simulated rainstorm without actually getting wet. The “Rain Room” at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art will feature a light and sound […]
State College Of Florida Shows Exactly What It Thinks Of Teachers’ Worth With Vote To End Tenure
One month ago, the board of trustees at the State College of Florida (SCF) voted to eliminate tenure for faculty hired after July 1, 2016. The vote made the college one of only 28 Florida […]
Cable TV Subscribers Awarded Groundbreaking Victory In Cable Box Antitrust Lawsuit
Cox Communications cable subscribers have recently won a major antitrust lawsuit of $6.31 million. Additionally, more damages could be awarded in the wake of future antitrust lawsuits. The cable subscribers argued successfully in a federal […]
Lawsuit Filed To Fight Against Removal Of Confederate Flag License Plates In Virginia
In Virginia, Confederate flag license plates have been recalled, and some people are fighting the move. A challenge against the recall has been filed in a Virginia state court by the Virginia Division commander for […]
Youth In Brooklyn Can Now Rent A Mom For All Of Their Motherly Needs
In Brooklyn, people who aren’t satisfied with the performance of their own mothers, or who are unfortunate enough to not have one in the first place, can now rent a new mother. While the “Need […]
Global Warming Is Causing A Disastrous Effect In Maine Cod Population
Despite better fishing practices, Maine cod are still largely dying off because of climate change. The Gulf of Maine has experienced warmer waters, and the result is that fishermen are failing to meet their quotas. […]
Crime Lab Scandals Are Unfairly Convicting Thousands And Officials Aren’t Doing Much To Help
Scandals that are occurring in crime labs are continuing to lead to people being convicted of crimes that they did not commit. Meanwhile, the process for fixing mistakes that have been made has been slow […]
Oregon Teenager Is Diagnosed With Rare Case Of Bubonic Plague
Health officials in Oregon have confirmed that a teenage girl has contracted the bubonic plague – likely from a flea bite. Although the bubonic plague is very rare, it is usually treatable with a course […]
Self Driving Cars Might Still Get Into Accidents, But The Humans Are At Fault
A new report studying self driving cars currently being tested shows that although the cars have been involved in accidents, not one has been the result of the actual car. The report from the University […]
This Scientist Went The Extra Mile To Improve His City’s Bicycle Routes
In Seattle, one scientist has created a bicycle used to study the quality of his regular route. By attaching a video recorder to the front of his bicycle, scientist Colin Dietrich was able to count […]
Record Rainfall Brings Bursts Of Color To Life In The World’s Driest Desert
In the deserts of Chile, bright flowers are not usually seen. In fact, the Atacama Desert is known as the driest place on Earth and is normally devoid of all flowers and bright colors. The […]
These Scientists Might Have Determined The Cause For Deadly Allergic Reactions
Scientists have been studying serious allergic reactions in humans for a long time, and they may have finally found a molecular cause for the troubling conditions. It should be mentioned that their research does not […]
China Wants To Bridge Sports Gap With $4B Bid For Stake In Manchester United
Arguably the world’s most famous soccer club, Manchester United is reportedly being pursued by a consortium of Chinese investors who are prepared to fork out $4 billion for just a minor stake in the club. […]
UN Assesses That Country’s Carbon Plans Must Go Further To Reduce Carbon Emissions
Recently, 146 countries submitted their national plans to fight climate change. Now, the United Nations (UN) has reviewed and assessed the plans – with mixed results. UN officials report that the submissions, as they […]