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 […]
Month: October 2015
Renewed Interest Sparked For Centuries Old Sparkling Winemaking Style
Sporting a flavor that can be pungent and cider-like when compared to more common sparkling wines, pét-nat wines are making a comeback. “Pétillant-naturel”, or pét-nat, is a term encompassing any sparkling wine that is bottled […]
Uber Continues To Grow Despite Worldwide Resistance
The popular ride-sharing app Uber is having a hard time continuing its intense pace of global expansion, as countries increasingly enact regulatory laws and competition from similar services becomes more aggressive. Last week was a […]
After Years Of Huge Growth Australian House Prices Poised For Correction
There isn’t much good news on the horizon if you are an aspiring homeowner in Australia. Analysts warn that the already massive bubble in the nation’s real estate will likely get even larger, as government […]
U.S. and Russia Spin Their Own Syrian Narratives
Following the start of Russia’s military offensive in Syria Wednesday, Russian propaganda machines fired up alongside those in the U.S. as each side attempted to paint the other in a bad light. The U.S. claims […]
Personal Data From Millions Of Users Revealed In Massive Patreon Data Breach
The crowdfunding site Patreon was hacked this week as the email addresses, usernames and shipping addresses of millions of the website’s users were compromised. Patreon announced earlier this week that the personal information of roughly […]
Pharma Companies Hiked The Prices Of 130 Drugs This Year And People Are Starting To Notice
Martin Shkreli, the widely condemned hedge fund executive turned pharmaceutical CEO, isn’t the only one engaged in the practice of overcharging for prescription drugs. Drug giant Pfizer has raised prices on over 130 of its […]
This Former Tesla Exec Is Looking To Disrupt The Bus Industry
Proterra, an electric vehicle startup focused on mass transit, is looking to expand the reach of electric vehicles with a new electrically powered bus. The design ditches the dirty, noisy diesel bus familiar to most […]
The Hottest Car Brand In America Isn’t Who You Might Suspect
The hottest car brand in America isn’t Tesla or one of Detroit’s big three: It’s quietly successful Japanese car maker Subaru, which reported a massive 28% increase in U.S. sales this September when compared to […]
Everyday Russians Are Scared And Skeptical About Military Action In Syria
Russian citizens expressed dismay this week that their nation may soon be embroiled in a long and unwinnable conflict, with the memory of Russia’s war in Afghanistan (1979-89) still not forgotten. The fall of the […]
A Colombian Drug Kingpin With A $5 Million Bounty On His Head Was Just Assassinated
A prominent drug lord from Colombia, who had been targeted by investigators in the United States, has been killed. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed the news on Friday. Victor Ramon Navarro-Cerrano was the ringleader […]
Designated Heritage Sites Under Threat From Resource Exploration
The exploration for natural resources is posing a significant threat to Natural World Heritage Sites in Africa. More than 60% of heritage sites approved by the United Nations in Africa are under threat because of […]
Unique Malware Protects Computers From Becoming Infected
While botnets are usually known for infecting computers with malicious content and malware, one new botnet is working to do the opposite and protect computers from being infected. The botnet is armed with coding that […]
Major Conflict In New Mexico Over Inbred Wolf Population
Scientists from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are upset with a decision made by the Game Commission of New Mexico to deny permits to their organization that would have allowed Mexican wolves […]
Supreme Court Approval Ratings Reach Record Low
The Supreme Court currently has an all-time low of approval from the public, according to the most recent Gallup Poll. This comes as the Supreme Court is about to initiate its fall session. In the […]
More Governments Conducting Investigations Into VW Scandal
The recent Volkswagen (“VW”) scandal has definitely rocked the automotive industry. Now, authorities from governments across the world are doing something about it. The scandal was reported when it was discovered that people at VW […]
Uruguay Grants Licenses To Grow Marijuana For Pharmacies
Representatives from Uruguay have stated that the country has granted two licenses to companies to grow marijuana for the purpose of commercial distribution. They expect that the plant should be available in pharmacies by next […]
GE Using Podcast Series To Reach Out To Younger Consumers
In an increased effort to raise its profile among young, tech-savvy consumers, American company, General Electric (GE) is producing an original science fiction podcast series. GE has created a partnership with The Slate Group’s podcast […]
New Requirement For Brothel Owners In Amsterdam
Business operators in Amsterdam’s infamous red light district are now being required to communicate with sex workers in the language chosen by the workers. The mandate is being put into place in order to protect […]
Demands For Russia To Stop Involvement In Syria Grow After Bombings Continue
Russia has unleashed airstrikes against Syria for the third day in a row on Friday, and many Western leaders are quickly growing tired of the country’s involvement in the region. Russia claims that it is […]
FAA Fails to Meet Regulation Deadline Leaving Drone Laws Unclear
The Federal Aviation Administration has missed the deadline mandated by Congress to determine how to integrate unmanned aircrafts, commonly known as drones, into the airspace of the United States. Congress passed the FAA Modernization Act […]
The U.S. Continues To Try And Infiltrate The Cuban Market So It Can Sell Internet Based Services
The United States has indicated that it wants to sell Internet software, hardware and services in Cuba, but so far, it has not gone smoothly. In late 2014, the U.S. government announced that it was […]
Utah Trying To Keep People Out Of Prison To Save Money
Utah is taking action to reduce its prison population. The state has introduced new reforms designed to give small-time offenders second chances, while ensuring that only the most serious offenders end up in prison to […]
New Study Find That Taller People Have An Increased Risk Of Cancer
A new Swedish study has found that taller people have an increased risk of skin cancer and breast cancer, as well as some other cancers. Five million people were studied in order to determine whether […]
Citizen Review Agencies Being Corrupted By Law Enforcement
Police in Chicago are not happy with civilian oversight, as an agency that is led by the public to investigate police shootings has been asked to attend some unusual training courses. Chicago’s Independent Police Review […]
Chinese Bombing Suspect Has Been Confirmed Dead
The individual responsible for a series of bomb attacks in the Liuzhou prefecture of China has been confirmed as dead. Wei Yinyong was killed in an explosion of his own doing on Wednesday. Wei was […]
United States And Allies Demand That Russia Stop Airstrikes In Syria
It is well known that the United States and its allies support Syrian rebels in their quest to remove Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from power. As Russia does not support this goal, the alliance has […]
Hurricane Joaquin Likely To Miss United States
The severe hurricane that Americans have been concerned about over the past few days now might miss the east coast of the country altogether. Hurricane Joaquin recently was upgraded to a category four hurricane, with […]
Many Hedge Funds Displaying Worst Performances Since 2008 As Stocks Decline
Some hedge fund managers are experiencing their worst losses since the financial crisis of 2008, even though the economy is performing well now. Hedge fund managers David Einhorn and Michael Novogratz have seen losses of […]
Knife Wielding Attackers Massacre More Than 50 In Eastern China
At least 50 dead as militant and separatist attacks dominate Xinjiang, north-western China. Security in the far-western region of China is on a drastic decline. The north-western province of Xinjiang has had a troubled past […]