It’s no secret that oil prices are at some of the lowest values we’ve seen in years. But for one oil buyer from North Dakota, the commodity is so worthless, that it is requiring sellers […]
Year: 2016
Standing Desks Show Promise For Students
There’s some good news for students who hate sitting down in class, as a recent study has shown that standing desks may improve both physical health and cognitive performance. The study focused on 27 Texas […]
Walmart To Close Down Hundreds Of Stores
Last year was not a good year for Walmart, and it now looks like 2016 might not be much better, as the retail giant is planning to close 269 stores. These locations include the company’s […]
Oregon Militia Receives Ridiculous Gifts
After a group of armed protesters took over a United States wildlife refuge in Oregon, they turned to the public in the hopes of receiving much needed supplies. Desperate to make it through the harsh […]
Obama Administration’s $4B Plan To Jump-Start Self-Driving Cars
In an effort to help speed up the development of self-driving vehicles, the Obama administration has announced a plan to spend nearly $4 billion over the next ten years to help fund various autonomous car […]
New Case Of Ebola Confirmed
A death caused by Ebola has been confirmed in Sierra Leone, just hours after the World Health Organization announced that the latest outbreak of the deadly disease in West Africa had concluded. Sierra Leone was […]
Spiders, Lice And More Crawling Through US Homes
In a disturbing new study conducted by United States scientists, the average U.S. residence is home not only to its human occupants but also to more than 100 species of invertebrates, such as centipedes, lice […]
Florida Hospitals Dumps Heart Standards After Big GOP Gift
A group of cardiac doctors in Florida claim that the state is putting children with cardiac problems at severe risk because of a change in policy – a change that just happened to take place […]
Hoverboard Safety Concerns Rise As One ‘Explodes Into Flames’
The hoverboard sensation seemed to spread across the United States and Europe during the holiday season. Unfortunately, the innovative and futuristic mode of transportation is not all that it is cracked up to be and […]
Incandescent Bulbs Won’t Go Into The Dark Just Yet
In 2007, the United States Congress determined that most incandescent light bulbs should be a thing of the past, and it actually passed a law requiring the country to phase out most of those light […]
European Court Rules That Companies Can Monitor Workers’ Private Chats
The European court of human rights (ECHR) ruled this week that European employers can legally monitor the online communications of their employees. This means that employers can monitor employees’ use of the Internet to send […]
Islamic State Targets Indonesia For First Time
The Islamic State has attacked Indonesia, marking the first time that the terrorist group has targeted the world’s most populous Muslim nation. The attack was conducted on Thursday by gunmen and suicide bombers in the […]
Drone Ambulance Just Made Its Maiden Voyage
Drones are already being used in military operations and the delivery of packages, and pretty soon that might be used to save lives in emergency medical situations. A drone ambulance that is designed to airlift […]
Student Loans Account For $1.3 Trillion In Debt
With the pressure to stay competitive in the United States job market, many Americans will often do whatever it takes to obtain a college degree, even if it means racking up a heavy amount of […]
Hacker Group Anonymous Shuts Down Nissan’s Website As Protest
The activist hacking group Anonymous is continuing its efforts to put a stop to whaling practices in Japan, this time targeting the website of Japanese automaker Nissan. Both Nissan.co.jp and Nissan-global.com were taken offline thanks […]
Twitter Under Fire For Letting Known Terrorist On Website
Twitter is being sued by a Florida defense contractor who claims that the social media website has knowingly allowed terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State to make use of its services in order to […]
Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked To Kidney Cancer
Recent research has shown that certain medications used in treating heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux are linked to chronic kidney disease. A class of drugs known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) has been shown to greatly […]
Apple Eyeing Time Warner Spinoff Purchase
Time Warner could soon be up for sale, and Apple is reportedly keeping a very close eye on the situation. Apple is one of a handful of companies that are said to be interested in […]
Fallen Russia Oligarch Sends Warning To Putin Insiders
A former key figure in Russia is reminding those close to Russian President Vladimir Putin that their positions of power are unlikely to last forever. Vladimir Yakunin, who was once one of the most powerful […]
Albert Edwards Declares Stock Market Will Fall 75%
In a shocking prediction, Societe Generale economist Albert Edwards has said that he believes in the near future the United States stock market will decline by a massive 75% from its peak. Edwards made the […]
Apple’s Tim Cook Goes Head To Head With Government Over Encryption
Apple CEO Tim Cook is strongly pushing for the American government to put a “no backdoors” policy in place with regards to encryption. Like many prominent technology executives, Cook is fighting to protect the privacy […]
Amazon Just Added Penn State To Campuses Invaded
Amazon is having a big impact on college campuses. On Tuesday, Amazon announced a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, in which a new central clearing facility on the campus will be opened. The partnership […]
VW Apology Tour Off To A Rocky Start
The Volkswagen apology tour in the aftermath of the company’s embarrassing emissions scandal is off to a poor start. Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller has flubbed initial interviews, as he has struggled with the pressure of […]
Staggering Number Of Women Receive Sexual Harassment In Silicon Valley Industries
A recent survey has shown that more than 60% of the women who work in Silicon Valley are the victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. About two-thirds of these instances of harassment have come […]
Judge Slaps Down Nestle’s Bid To Throw Out Child Slavery Suit
The lawsuit against Nestle regarding its support of child slavery in Ivory Coast will move forward as planned. On Monday, the United States Supreme Court rejected a proposal by Nestle, along with two other companies, […]
First Genome Project Gives Hope To Two Little Girls
Two four year old girls with developmental disorders are the first people to benefit from the 100,000 Genomes Project in the United Kingdom. The project was launched in 2014 for the purpose of improving the […]
Governor Cuomo Eyes Penn Station Revamp
The largely outdated Penn Station in New York City might soon receive a much needed update. If the plan goes through, the much-hated train station would be transformed into a modern complex that would be […]
ISIS Most Likely Behind Deadly Blast In Turkey
Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that a Syrian suicide bomber is likely responsible for an explosion near one of the largest tourist spots in Istanbul which killed 10 people. Most of those killed […]
Alcohol Guidelines Updated For First Time Since 1995
The United States government has updated its recommendations on alcohol consumption for the first time since 1995. These updated recommendations advise drinking less per sitting and drinking alcohol fewer times per week. Since the last […]
Uber Upping Public Transportation With New App
Uber has formed a partnership with transportation company TransLoc. The partnership marks a significant advancement in Uber’s efforts to align itself with public transit services. TransLoc is best known for building products for public transit […]