According to recent reports, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has made some last minute changes to his plan of net neutrality. The news comes after Google and various public interest groups pressed Wheeler to […]
Day: October 27, 2015
Support Grows For U.S. Challenge To South China Sea Claim Despite Growing Tensions
The USS Lassen, a United States guided-missile destroyer, navigated through the South China Sea in an area known worldwide as international waters, but claimed as Chinese waters by the country’s communist government. China responded to […]
ISIS Proves Just How Barbaric They Can Be With New Way Of Executing Captives
The Islamic State has sunk to a new low, as the terrorist organization is now strapping captives to historic artifacts and buildings before blowing them up. In a recent execution, members of ISIS tied three […]
Study Finds That Weight Training May Help In Keeping Our Brains Healthier
Just about everyone knows that exercise is good for our bodies and for our brains. And, while most studies regarding physical exercise and brain health have focused on running, walking and aerobic activities, a new […]
Facebook Is Being Sued By Israelis Who Claim That The Website Is Inciting Violence
Thousands of Israelis have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the social media website of failing to take responsibility for posts that have called for violence against Jews. The lawsuit was filed on Monday at […]
Researchers Find That WhatsApp Collects Your Personal Info And Distributes It To Others
New research has shown that the popular messaging service known as WhatsApp is collecting the personal information of its users. WhatsApp is able to obtain private information, such as phone calls that were placed by […]
Two Old-Fashioned Drugs Might Contain The Secrets To Beating Cancer
Recent studies have shown that taking some unexpected drugs can increase the likelihood of a person surviving a battle with cancer. Indeed, some of the world’s oldest and most widely used drugs might contain the […]
The UK Says It’s Investigating FIFA Despite Virtually No Action Being Taken
In the United Kingdom, the global soccer organization FIFA is currently being investigated for a possible money laundering scheme, but many people say that not enough is being done. While the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) […]
Russia’s Reserve Fund Could Be Exhausted In 2016 If Oil Continues Decline
Anton Siluanov, Russia’s Finance Minister, painted a somewhat grim picture of the Russian economy this morning when he said there was a real possibility that the country’s Reserve Fund could be exhausted in 2016 if […]
U.S. Airports Banned E-Cigarettes From Checked Baggage Over Safety Concerns
Airline passengers will no longer be able to pack electronic cigarettes or any other form of battery operated smoking devices in their checked luggage. The ban by Federal Aviation authorities is part of a crackdown […]
Toxic Soil Is A Major Issue For Urban Gardens And Most Of The Farmers Are Clueless About It
Urban farms are becoming increasingly affected by toxic soil. This is largely because the sites utilized by urban gardeners were once identified as Superfund areas as recently as two decades ago. These Superfund areas were […]
This Computer Can Create Original Food Recipes With The Push Of A Button
The Watson computer from IBM is known for accomplishing many feats, including winning at Jeopardy! and running a food truck. Now Watson has a new talent as a chef and bartender. Thanks to assistance from […]
Innovative New Trash Collection Program In Denmark Will Benefit Marginalized Residents
In Denmark, the city of Copenhagen has established a “dignified trash can program” in order to make life easier for bottle collectors. Many people collect bottles so that they can return the drinking receptacles in […]
U.S. To Ramp Up Operations Against ISIS With On The Ground Action
The U.S. will be stepping up its campaign against ISIS forces in Syria and Iraq. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter made the announcement to Congress, also noting that this will include “direct action on the […]
Exxon Knew About Climate Change Almost 40 Years Ago And Tried To Cover It Up
According to a recent investigation by InsideClimate News, oil juggernaut Exxon (now ExxonMobil) became aware of climate change as early as 1977 – 11 years before it became a worldwide environmental issue. However, the company’s […]
Arkansas Marijuana Legalization Law Was Denied Because Of Spelling And Grammar Errors
Arkansas was planning to legalize marijuana until it found that the written law contained both spelling errors and “ambiguities in text”. According to Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, she rejected a proposed constitutional state amendment […]
Head Lice Epidemic Is Growing Worse As Lice Become Resistant To Treatments
Head lice are getting stronger, as the annoying pests are becoming increasingly immune and more resistant to the neurotoxins that are used to eradicate them. The result is that a simple case of head lice […]
If CISA Passes, These Intended Consequences Will Leave Citizens Vulnerable
On Wednesday, the United States Senate will vote on CISA, where it is expected to be approved. However, there will be some major consequences from this new cyber security law. For one, the United States […]
Researchers Call On FDA To Remove Rip Off Decongestants From Shelves
A new study has found that pharmaceutical companies are ripping off consumers by selling over-the-counter decongestants that do not really work. Non-prescription cold medicines rake in $8 billion annually. University of Florida researchers have found […]
Over 5,000 ‘Real’ Vampires Exist In The United States
John Edgar Browning, a former doctoral candidate at Louisiana State University, spent five years of his life conducting a field study – about the existence and lifestyles of “real” vampires. Browning studied individuals, who, rather […]
This Company Will Take You To The Edge Of Space In A Balloon-Carried Pod
The American near-space company World View Enterprises has managed to successfully test fly a one-tenth scale model of its giant balloon-carried passenger pod. The company believes that it will have a full version ready to […]
Climate Change Threatens To Flood Resettled Homes Of Uprooted Islanders
Bikini Islanders are applying to relocate to the United States because rising seas are threatening their adopted home. The families were relocated to another island by the U.S. in the 1940’s because their original home […]
Alarming Study Finds That 1 in 14 American Children Have Had At Least One Parent In Prison
According to a recent report, one out of every 14 children in the United States has at least one parent who has either served a prison sentence or is currently incarcerated. The study was conducted […]
Wal-Mart Takes Another Swing At Competitor Amazon With New Delivery Drones
Wal-Mart is joining Google and Amazon in the effort to make delivery-drones a reality. On Monday, the world’s largest retailer applied to United States regulators for permission to test its drones, which it hopes to […]
Tuberculosis Cases In London Are Worse Than Iraq and Rwanda
In the United Kingdom, tuberculosis is quickly becoming a major issue, as some areas of London have higher rates of the disease than countries like Rwanda, Eritrea and Iraq. Statistics show that there were more […]
Opponents To USDA’s New Corn Fear Invasion Of Genetically Superior Superweeds
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a new type of genetically modified corn plant from agricultural company Monsanto. The USDA concluded that the new product is not a threat to other crops, […]
Outdoor Retail Giant REI Is Shutting Its Doors On Black Friday And Encouraging Shoppers To Go Outside
Outdoor and fitness gear chain REI is bucking the Black Friday retail trend by closing its door for business on the day that brings other retailers hordes of bargain hunting customers. Black Friday may have […]
More Elephants Are Being Tragically Poisoned With Cyanide To Fuel Ivory Trade
At the Hwange National Park in the African country of Zimbabwe, cyanide poisoning has led to the deaths of 22 more elephants. The news has been confirmed by the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management […]