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 […]
Month: October 2015
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 […]
Investigation Into Possible Google Monopoly In The EU Is Taking Priority
Google is still continuing to face accusations of having a monopoly. The European Union is reportedly conducting ongoing work on an antitrust investigation into the technology company. While regulators have supposedly been looking into such […]
Despite Recent Shootings, Most Americans Still Approve Of The NRA
The latest Gallup poll shows that Americans still approve of their right to bear arms, as 58% of Americans approve of the National Rifle Association. The NRA is known for its hardline stance against gun […]
Scientists Find Giant Baby Squids For The First Time Ever
For the first time ever, researchers have been able to obtain images of infant giant squids, creatures that are known to grow more than ten meters long. The infant squids are roughly the same size […]
Use of Dangerous Synthetic Pot Leads To Hospitalization And Is On The Rise
Some strong street drugs known as synthetic pot result in users experiencing highs that resemble the effects of marijuana. However, these man-made, synthesized cannabinoids are not made of marijuana at all. These drugs, more commonly […]
Scientists Find That Antarctica’s Largest Glacier Is Melting From Below
A recent study published in Nature Geoscience determined that vulnerabilities exist in the large ice sheet of East Antarctica – in addition to those found in the western part of Antarctica. East Antarctica’s Totten Glacier […]
Netflix Will Only Stream The New Star Wars Movie In Canada
After the highly-anticipated seventh episode of the Star Wars franchise airs in theaters, the next logical step would be to showcase it on streaming services such as Netflix. However, Netflix has announced that the movie […]
These Scientists Might Have Just Put An End To Balding In Humans Forever
For years, scientists have been searching for ways to activate the hair growth of dormant hair follicles. Recently, scientists from Columbia University Medical Center may have discovered a way to achieve this process, after locating […]
Maldives’ Vice-President Arrested For Trying To Kill The President
The Vice President of the Maldives Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on Saturday for allegedly plotting to assassinate the country’s president, Yameen Abdul Gayoom. The attack took place on September 28th, and President Yameen managed to […]
Pediatricians Urge Raising Minimum Age To 21 For Purchasing Cigarettes
It is a relatively well-known fact that most smokers begin the habit while in their teens. And, while the number of teen smokers has decreased for the first time since the 1970s, there are still […]
Russia Could Disrupt World’s Communication By Cutting Vital Undersea Cables
According to recent reports, Russian submarines and spy ships are operating dangerously close to critical undersea cables that support virtually all global internet communications. There is major concern from United States military officials that Russia […]
Critics Propose That Facebook Is A Massive Driving Force Behind Controversial CISA
CISA is proposed legislation that will “improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats and for other purposes.” However, more and more details are emerging about CISA and it […]
China has a growing interest in United States energy resources. Yantai Xinchao Industry Co. Ltd., a Chinese investment firm holding company, has signed a letter of intent to purchase oil fields in Texas, which are […]
Denver Police Destroy Homeless Village Hours After It Was Constructed
Denver police have destroyed a “homeless village”, which was constructed by activists over the weekend in the city’s Sustainability Park. Ten people were arrested. Activists with Denver Homeless Out Loud had constructed “tiny homes” for […]
This Guy Created His Own Country In The Middle Of Utah
One man from New York has created his own sovereign country in a remote area of Utah. The country is called Zaqistan, and it was founded by Zaqistanian “President” Zaq Landsberg. The nation is complete […]
Russia Reports It Hit 285 Targets In Syria, But Denies Hit On Civilian Hospital
Russia is dismissing reports that a Russian airstrike in Syria was aimed at a civilian hospital as nothing but “stovepiping”. Humans rights group Human Rights Watch, says civilians were among a number of people killed […]
Saudi Arabian Prince Has Been Arrested After Two Tons Of Drugs Were Found On His Plane
In Lebanon, a Saudi Arabian prince is being interrogated by security forces after two tons of amphetamine drugs were found on his private plane. The prince is currently being detained at the Rafik Hariri International […]
Scientists Find That Adding Scents To Healthy Foods Makes Them Taste Better
Food scientists are toying with the idea of adding scents to foods in order to make them taste differently. The theory is that since taste and smell are connected, making a food smell different should […]
Chinese Yuan Looks Set To Join The IMF’s Currency Big Boys
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson says his organization’s executive board will meet next month to decide if the yuan will join the U.S dollar, Japanese yen, the English pound and the euro as its […]
Study Finds That Students Take Almost 112 Mandated Standardized Tests Throughout School Career
According to the first thorough, comprehensive survey of the largest school districts in the United States, the number of standardized tests required in the country’s public school has dramatically increased in the past ten years. […]