The British city of Brighton and Hove is the first English city to enact a voluntary “sugar tax”. The local council of the city is calling on food and drink shops to impose a small […]
Day: October 5, 2015
Area Surrounding Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Area Is Now Full Of Wildlife
Wildlife has returned to the exclusionary zone that surrounds the damaged Chernobyl nuclear reactor in Ukraine. Researchers have stated the number of animals in the area is much higher now than after one of the […]
Shipping Container Homes Provide Major Innovations For Homebuyers
One company is offering home buyers a unique concept that is geared towards growing modern families. The concept promises a home that can be easily expanded as the family grows and can be customized to […]
Environmentalists Praise The Trans-Pacific Partnership For Wildlife Protections
While some environmentalists believe that the historic Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal (TPP) did not go far enough in its provisions to protect the environment, many other activists feel the agreement is ground-breaking and provides much […]
Americans Are Declining ATMs To Avoid Significant Fees
The cost for using an ATM to withdraw cash is continuing to rise, leading more Americans to think twice before using the machines to stock up on money. According to one survey, the average national […]
Russian Volunteer Troops Will Soon Hit The Ground In Syria
Russia’s involvement in the Syrian war continues to intensify as Russian officials indicate that “voluntary” ground troops will soon enter the region to complement the current airstrikes. The increasing number of Russian airstrikes continue to […]
Butt Dials Are Major Problem For 911 Phone Operators
Emergency 911 phone calls have been increasing because people are accidentally calling the number. In San Francisco, there was a 28% increase in 911 phone calls between 2011 and 2014. This increase was largely the […]
Climate Change Could Prove Disastrous For Lizards
The flat-tail horned lizard of the Sonoran Desert is under threat from environmental changes caused by humans, as the habitat of the lizard has experienced major changes as a result of modernization and climate change. […]
Scientists Hope To Make New Discoveries By Studying Meteorites From Antarctica
Scientists are heading back to Antarctica to search for more Meteorites. The search is being led by the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, and it is called the Antarctic Search for Meteorites, or ANSMET. […]
Search Continues For Those Onboard Missing Cargo Ship El Faro
The United States Coast Guard reported on Monday that the cargo ship which went missing five days ago has in fact sunk, but the search for the 33 people onboard will continue. It is believed […]
Alphabet Drops Google’s Iconic Phrase Don’t Be Evil
The newly formed massive corporate conglomerate Alphabet has dropped the infamous catch phrase of “don’t be evil” from its codebook. As of last Friday, Alphabet is the new holding company of major technology company Google. […]
World’s First Driverless Bus Unveiled In China
China is upping the game on self-driving vehicles, as Chinese manufacturer Yutong has introduced the world’s first driverless bus. This represents the first step towards a system of unmanned mass transportation. The large and accommodating […]
Violence Erupts As Air France Executives Flee From Employee Protesters
Violence erupted on Monday at the Charles de Gaulle airport in France as protesters stormed the offices of Air France executives. Human resources chief Xavier Broseta and the head of long-haul flights Pierre Plissonnier had […]
Report Shows Housing And Job Market Affects College Enrollments
According to a report issued by the National Bureau of Economic Research there is a direct link between how the housing and job market is performing college attendance. The report says that college attendance experienced […]
Japan’s New Personal ID System Goes Into Effect Monday Prompting Protests
A new personal identification system in Japan came into effect on Monday, stirring up controversy in the process. The “My Number ID” system will connect a person’s individual tax information, disaster relief benefits and social […]
Major Court Ruling Could Immediately Stop Data Transfers Between US And Europe
The European Court of Justice is set to decide whether or not the Safe Harbor agreement will be revoked. The agreement allows companies in Europe to easily transfer personal data to United States without having […]
South Carolina Continues To Deal With Rainfall And Flooding
As South Carolina continues to deal with epic rainfall, officials warn residents that flooding will impact the state for weeks to come. After several days, some spots have received more than 25 inches of rain. […]
ISIS Destroys Historic Landmark In Ancient Syrian City
Forces of the Islamic State have destroyed the historic Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra, an act that many are considering to be a war crime. The Arch of Triumph was […]
North Korea Releases Detained New York University Student
New York University student Won-moon Joo, who has been in detention in North Korea since April, has been released according to South Korean officials. They say Joo was handed over to them today at the […]
Prominent Chinese Artist Finds Listening Devices In His Studio
The Chinese artist who famously designed Beijing’s “Bird Nest” for the 2008 Olympics reported that he just found several hidden listening devices in his studio – likely installed by the Chinese government four years ago. […]
New Industry In China Lures Mistresses Away From Husbands
Chinese business man Connor Ding is undertaking a new venture that helps women get rid of their husbands’ mistresses to supposedly allow them to revert back to happily married lives with their partners. Connor insists […]
White House Announces Two New Marine Wildlife Sanctuaries
The Obama administration has announced the formation of two new National Marine Sanctuaries as part of its environmental protection initiatives. According to an administration official, the sanctuaries will be administered and controlled by The National […]
Chinese Bombing Suspect Reportedly Killed In One Of His Own Blasts
The suspect accused of setting off multiple parcel bombs in China last week was reportedly killed in one of the blasts – but rumors are circulating regarding whether or not he had accomplices. On September […]
Supreme Court Back In Session With Major Cases On The Docket
The Supreme Court of the United State is set to resume session on Monday, and there are several landmark cases scheduled to take place in the near future. A major hot topic will be abortion, […]
United States And 11 Other Countries Reach Historic Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
The largest regional trade agreement in history was reached on Monday between the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) focuses on global commerce and worker standards that will connect […]
Apple and Google Top The Interbrand Best Global Brands Report
Despite rapid growth by many global companies over the last year, Apple and Google remain the most valuable brands, according to the annual Interbrand Best Global Brands report released today. This the third year in […]
Glencore Shares Rally Again And See 70% Rise In Hong Kong
Commodity trader and mining company Glencore is continuing to rise after its massive decline, as shares for the company are up more than 70% in Hong Kong. Just one week ago, shares for Glencore had […]
Holland Debuts World’s First Sand Castle Hotels
The world’s first sand hotels just closed for the year in the Holland cities of Oss and Sneek, but due to the overwhelming interest in both venues, owners are considering a repeat performance for next […]
Beard Transplants See A Six Hundred Percent Rise
There is a popular solution for people who are unable to grow an impressive beard, as an increasing number of facial-hair-challenged individuals are opting to receive a beard transplant. The procedure reportedly costs anywhere between […]
Iran Nuclear Deal Critics Doubt U.S Can Enforce Remaining Sanctions
In the wake of concerns that the nuclear deal with Iran could boost its military capabilities, Obama administration officials have denied that the U.S. government has not strictly enforced arms sanctions against the middle east […]