New research from the University of Pittsburgh has shown that the coveted time of relaxation could be causing health issues. Catching some extra sleep on your days off can lead to metabolic problems such as […]
Day: November 23, 2015
This Swiss Bank Is Hitting Its Customers With Negative Interest Rates
A tiny bank in Switzerland will do the unthinkable by applying negative interest rates to the accounts of its customers. Indeed, the Alternative Bank Schweiz (ABS) informed its clients last month that it would start […]
Al-Qaeda Releases Video Thanking The Free Syrian Army For U.S. Weapons
In the ongoing effort to bring down the Syrian government and their infamous president Bashar al-Assad, the United States has been supporting almost any group who is working to achieve a similar goal. This includes […]
Venezuelan President Calls For Investigation Of U.S. Spying Allegations
Venezuela is investigating a report that the U.S. has been spying on executives of the state-owned petroleum company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), for more than ten years. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says, “The oil industry […]
Nanosubmarines Might Be The Drug Delivery Method Of The Future
Scientists from Rice University have managed to create a micro-submarine that can be used to deliver drugs to patients in a more effective manner. The tiny submarine is only 244 atoms in size, and it […]
Airlines Could Cut Emissions In Half With Only Minor Inconveniences
Airlines throughout the world are facing significant pressure to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of their planes. While improvements in flying technology has cut per-passenger emissions in half since 1990, the increased rates of flying […]
The Drugs Created To Help Us Are Fueling The Emergence Of Superbugs
Many bacterial staph infections, which are also known as MRSA, are becoming increasingly resistant to common treatment methods. As MRSA becomes harder to combat with typical medications, many people are starting to die or have […]
Pentagon Communications Network Is So Secure That Even ISIS Uses It
Silent Circle, a Pentagon communications provider, is upping its vetting of subscribers after learning that ISIS is using its secure messaging app to evade surveillance. The app was voted most secure of the reportedly 21 […]
Trump Wants A Muslim Identification System Much Like The One Hitler Used For Jews
Following the terrorist attacks on Paris that rocked the world, United States politicians are scrambling to say just the right things to address the American public’s security concerns. They are trying to appear tough on […]
Hydropower Could Soon Make A Comeback As A Leading Energy Source In America
While many people believe that hydroelectric power has largely reached its maximum capacity in the United States, new research shows that American hydroelectric sources aren’t being used to their maximum potential. Statistics show that the […]
‘Pee-cyclng’ Is The Latest Way Researchers Are Capitalizing On Waste
With a water shortage is plaguing several parts of the world, people are developing new ways to use urine as a substitute, representing a process that is known as “pee-cycling”. Currently, research on how to […]
Sicilian Mafia Wants To Show Its Good Side In Fight Against ISIS
The son of a major mafia boss in New York has warned the Islamic State that if they attack New York City, the will have to deal with the Sicilian mafia. The organized crime group […]
Here’s Why Flying Takes Longer, Despite The Distance Staying The Same
During the first nine months of 2015, airplanes spent on average almost 24 minutes taxiing between gates and runways. That’s the longest average taxi since the first year the statistic was recorded in 1995. It […]
Wikileaks’ Hillary Clinton Message Paints Saudi Arabia As Major Terrorist Donor
Wikileaks has recently revealed that a message sent to the United States Treasury Department by former Secretary of State and current Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton referenced alleged financial donations that were made by Saudi […]
New Argentine President Mauricio Macri Vows To Revitalize Economy And U.S. Relations
Argentina will now see if newly elected President Mauricio Macri can follow through on his promises to revitalize the country’s slumping economy with free-market reforms and improve strained relations with Washington. Macri’s victory was historic […]
Paris Tightens Security Belt In Wake Of Chemical Warfare Concerns
French authorities have stepped up security around public water supply and treatment plants following the discovery that a number of protective health suits have gone missing from a locked room in a Paris hospital. The […]
TSA Fails Yet Again By Allowing 73 Suspected Terrorists To Work At American Airports
A recent report from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that 73 American residents on the agency’s “Consolidated Terrorist Watchlist” are currently working at airports in the United States in unspecified capacities. […]
Russian Hackers Targeting Victims Worldwide Have Already Stolen $790M
Moscow based cyber security giant Kaspersky Labs says a Russian hacker gang of just 20 members has raked in $790 million by hacking into and emptying bank accounts around the world. The company’s investigation unit […]
Pfizer and Allergan Just Announced Plans To Create The World’s Largest Pharma Company
Major drug corporations Pfizer and Allergan have announced that they will merge to form the largest pharmaceutical company in the entire world. The merger still requires the approval from regulators, but assuming it goes through, […]
Facebook Could Soon Be Facing A Class Action Lawsuit Over Privacy
The highest court in Austria will soon determine whether a major privacy case against Facebook should be awarded class-action status. The case, which is named Schrems v. Facebook, alleges that Facebook has violated the privacy […]
Hope Vs Hate: How Big Money Republican Donors Are Trying To Bring Down Trump
Donald Trump is currently one of the most polarizing figures in all of politics, and many major Republican donors are spending large amounts of money to prevent the businessman and reality television star from winning […]
This Hacker Group Is Spying On ISIS Instead Of Launching Attacks Like Anonymous
In the wake of the Paris attacks, the hacktivist group Anonymous declared war on ISIS, stating that, “We are going to launch the biggest operation ever against you. Expect many cyber attacks. War has been […]
NYPD Is Beginning To Mellow Out On Small Time Marijuana Offenses
Recent New York City police arrest statistics show that cops are following the advice of Mayor de Blasio and leaving the regular small time stoners alone and concentrating on more important things. At least in […]
NFL Quarterback Might Sue CNN For Defamation Over Rape Documentary
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has threatened to sue CNN if the television network aired a documentary that focuses on rape at college campuses. The special has already aired, and now it remains to […]
The Most Diverse Forest In The World Is Now Threatened With Extinction
More than 50 percent of all tree species in the Amazon Rainforest are under threat of extinction, according to a new study in the latest issue of Science Advances journal. The Amazon is regarded as […]
Congresswoman Wants To End “Illegal” War On Assad, Focus On Common Enemy ISIS
The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have caused many politicians to say that the United States must increase its efforts to defeat the Islamic State. Some politicians have even said that the United States is […]
Belgium PM Places Maximum Security Threat As Officials Prepare For “Imminent” Danger
Brussels remains under virtual military lockdown after intelligence authorities picked up “chatter” which indicated a “serious and imminent” terror threat. The public was advised to “avoid places where a lot of people come together like […]
New Digital Currency Wants To Pay People For Doing This Routine Thing
Techie entrepreneurs Nissan Bahar and Franky Imbesi have come up with a novel way to create and launch a new form of digital crypto currency – walking. Unlike other digital currencies already in circulation, such […]
New Documents Reveal The NSA Is Literally Above The Law
Newly disclosed documents show the National Security Agency (NSA) has continued to spy on U.S. citizens by exploiting a legal loophole. Despite government’s orders to cease, they are continuing to collect bulk records about Americans’ […]
Emergency EU Meeting Seeks To Abolish 30 Year Old Borderless Travel Treaty
The European Union (EU) had an emergency anti-terrorism meeting in Brussels Friday to discuss increased security measures for the Schengen Zone’s external borders. The measures will also apply to EU citizens who normally enjoy free […]