Shares for Walmart experienced a huge decline in value on Wednesday, and the effect is being felt by the family owners of the massive American retailer. Walmart is controlled by four members of the Walton […]
Day: October 14, 2015
Boeing Creates Lightest Metal Ever And Could Save Airline Companies Millions Of Dollars
Scientists at Boeing say that they have created the lightest known metal in the world. The metal, which consists of micro-lattice material, is reportedly 99.99% air. Boeing hopes that it will be able to use […]
Doctors Can Now Scan An Entire Genome And Diagnose Genetic Diseases In Just 26 Hours
Pediatricians now have the ability to scan the entire genome of a newborn infant and make a diagnosis of an illness in a time period of just 26 hours. Doctors are able to study the […]
Donald Trump Is Crushing The Competition In Nevada And South Carolina
Donald Trump currently has a double digit lead over Ben Carson in both South Carolina and Nevada, as he is continuing to dominate the Republican race. The two states are the next to hold nominating […]
England’s Highest Court Hands Victory To Ex-Wives Whose Husbands Withheld Assets During Divorce
Ex-wives who feel they were cheated out of proper payouts during their divorce may get another bite at the apple. The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that when a spouse commits fraud during divorce proceedings, […]
Major Gun Store Ordered To Pay Millions Of Dollars For Selling Weapon Used In Shooting
A prominent gun store in Milwaukee has been ordered by a Wisconsin state court to pay $5.73 million to two former police officers who were severely wounded in a shooting. Badger Guns was found by […]
People Are Unable To Have Student Loan Debt Removed As They Fall Into Financial Ruin
The American government has launched a new attack against people looking to have their student loan payments eased, as the United States Department of Education recently intervened in a legal case of an individual who […]
Futuristic Pill Could Give People The Effects Of Exercising Without Doing Anything
Scientists might someday be able to develop a pill that would allow people to receive the benefits of exercising without having to actually exercise. The news comes as researchers are continuing to make progress in […]
Giant Wooden Megaphones Showcase The Sounds Of Nature In Estonian Forest
An idea from an architecture student from the Estonian Academy of Arts is bringing the sounds of forests in Estonia to life, much to the delight of visitors. Estonian Academy of Arts student Birgin Õigus, […]
Port Of Los Angeles Has Not Complied With Pollution Measures It Agreed To Over A Decade Ago
According to an environmental notice released by the Port of Los Angeles, the Port acknowledges that it has not carried out several vital pollution-reduction measures it agreed to following a legal settlement reached several years […]
Consumers Hanging Onto Petrol Pump Savings Instead Of Spending Them
Consumers have been pocketing instead of spending savings from lower fuel costs, which according to the U.S Commerce Department has made for a sluggish end to third quarter retail sales figures. September figures show a […]
Europe Is Building An IT Infrastructure Free From Google And NSA
Europe is working to construct an information technology infrastructure that is free of American influence, as the recent collapse of the Safe Harbor Agreement is having devastating effects on American technology companies. Meanwhile, European information […]
The Hong Kong Electronics Fair Is Wowing Visitors With Stunning New Products
The bi-annual Hong Kong Electronics fair is currently displaying several new innovative products that have recently been made available to consumers. The event allows electronics companies to put their designs and innovations on display in […]
Chinese Research Shows A Centipede’s Venom May Be Gateway To Next Generation Painkillers
Research by Chinese scientists has led to the discovery of a chemical compound found in the venom of a centipede that may act as a super painkiller – without the side effects of morphine. The […]
Democrat Debate Covers Wide Range Of Issues Without The Sideshow
After two very fiery Republican debates, it was time for the Democratic presidential hopefuls to take the stage. Participating in the debate, hosted by CNN and moderated by Anderson Cooper, were frontrunner Hillary Clinton, Bernie […]
Groundbreaking Deal May See American Vehicle Armor To Be Used By Ukrainian Military
Deals are currently in negotiation between the United States and Ukraine to bring armor upgrade kits to Ukraine that would be used on their military vehicles. The news comes after Humvees were sent to Ukraine […]
Key To Cancer Cure Might Have Just Accidentally Been Found In Malaria
Danish scientists may have accidentally taken a huge step towards finding a cure for cancer when they unexpectedly discovered a malaria protein that may be an effective weapon against the disease. Ali Salanti from University […]
Australia Announces Plan To Exterminate Two Million Feral Cats
Australia has announced its plan to protect several threatened species by destroying millions of feral cats. However, the plan has its detractors, drawing criticism from some animal rights activists and celebrities including Brigitte Bardot and […]
Customers Can Now Purchase Company Stock At The Store While Shopping
Consumers will soon be able to purchase company stock at retail stores, as chains such as Kmart and Office Depot are planning to offer cards that give purchasers a small amount of stock in some […]
Israel To Deploy 300 Troops And Hundreds Of Security Guards After Palestinian Attacks
Following a day declared by Palestinians as the “Day of Rage,” where at least three people were killed and several others were wounded by Palestinian men, the violence continues. The attacks yesterday occurred in Jerusalem […]
Sweden Could Eliminate Physical Currency And Become The World’s First Cashless Society
Sweden is on the verge of becoming the world’s first “cashless society”, as in the near future, every financial transaction that takes place in the country is expected to be performed digitally. The removal of […]
Russia And U.S. To Discuss Air Safety Measures After Aircraft Near Miss In Syria
An “incident” where US and Russian combat aircraft came within miles of each other have forced the two countries into urgent talks today on air safety in Syrian airspace. According to a U.S defense spokesperson, […]
At Least 30 Managers Were Involved In The Recent Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Investigators have found that at least 30 managers from Volkswagen were involved in the company’s recent emissions scandal. Volkswagen placed cheating devices into 11 million of its diesel vehicles worldwide in order to trick regulators […]
Google Works With NASA and FAA To Bring Delivery Drones Testing To The United States
Last year, Google announced its plans to get in the drone delivery game and joined the likes of Amazon in the quest to make such drones a reality. Google has been testing its Project Wing […]
China Inks Its Largest Arms Deal With Pakistan And Becomes World’s Third Largest Arms Exporter
China has signed an arms deal with Pakistan which experts say is worth between $4-5 billion. The arms deal, believed to be China’s biggest, will deliver a total of eight new submarines to Pakistan. China’s […]
Brazil Economy Is Tanking As 20,000 Jobs Are Leaving Sao Paulo Every Month
The economy of Sao Paulo, Brazil, once a major bright spot for the country, is now taking a serious downturn. The labor market in the industrial city is declining rapidly, as nearly 20,000 jobs are […]
FBI Joins UK Authorities In Hunt For Bank Account Hackers Who Stole Over $31M
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are on the hunt for cyber-attackers who hacked into British bank accounts and stole more than $31 million. So far, one person […]
This New Investment Fund Will Focus On Companies Fighting Against Cancer
One investor has launched a new equity trading fund (ETF) that focuses on investing in pharmaceutical and biotech companies that are striving to develop immunities to cancer. Biotech blogger and investor Brad Loncar is offering […]
U.S. Airline Passengers Will No Longer Be Permitted Lithium Batteries In Checked Baggage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says that airline passengers in the U.S. will no longer be permitted to pack lithium batteries in their checked baggage. The ban follows an incident on Monday when an Alaska […]
Value Of World Assets Drops In 2015 While Wealthy 1% Still Owns Half
The total value of all assets in the world dropped nearly 5% in 2015 to around $250 trillion, but the distribution of that wealth has continued to become more heavily weighted towards the wealthiest individuals, […]