In a trading update that was released on Monday, global property company Savills stated that while business is good right now, things could be murkier in the near future. Savills conducts various property services, such […]
Year: 2016
El Chapo Likely To Be Extradited To United States Sooner Than Later
Following the highly publicized recapture of escaped drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman over the weekend, Mexico is formally commencing extradition proceedings – a major sign that the country plans to ship him off to […]
Swedish Police Covered Up Sexual Assault By Refugees At Music Festival
Reports indicate that police in Sweden have been covering up a series of sexual assaults that were committed at a music festival by refugees. According to the claims, the refugees in question were mostly youths […]
Largest Manmade Fracking Earthquake Just Felt In BC
After an investigation lasting three months, it has been confirmed that a new world record was set for the largest and most intense earthquake ever to happen triggered by “fracking.” The August 2015 magnitude 4.6 […]
White House Seeking To Enlist Facebook And Rest Of Silicon Valley To ‘Disrupt Radicalization’
The Obama administration is seeking some help in trying to fight against online recruiting techniques that are used by terrorist groups. Government officials are reaching out to receive assistance from the major technology firms of […]
FBI Used Hacking Techniques To Bust 1,500 Pedophiles
The FBI recently made a major child pornography bust on the dark net. By using a hacking method to trace IP addresses, the bureau was able to shut down Playpen, which was the largest known […]
Apple Just Made Surprisingly Emotional Company Purchase
Technology firm Apple has just made an interesting purchase with technology company Emotient. An intriguing startup company, Emotient is known for creating technology that is able to analyze the facial expressions of people in order […]
Goldman Sachs Rethinks Market Valuation Over Event That Hasn’t Happened In 48 Years
Goldman Sachs has lowered its stock market estimates for 2016, as oil prices have still not shown any signs of recovery from their long-running slump. The continuing poor performance of oil and other commodities is […]
We Might Have Neanderthals To Thank For Our Modern Day Allergies
Scientists suspect that modern day allergies in humans might be the result of interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals thousands of years ago. To this day, virtually everyone maintains a very small amount of Neanderthal […]
Deaths Caused By Cancer Has Dropped 23% Since 1991
Reports have indicated that cancer rates in the United States are continuing to decline. Since 1991, deaths caused by cancer have declined by 23%. However, the disease is still the second leading cause of death […]
American Workforce Experiences A Surge, But Pay Remains Roughly The Same
The American job market has been performing tremendously lately, as the United States added about 292,000 new jobs in December and 252,000 new jobs in November. These figures greatly exceeded expectations offered by the Department […]
L.A. Community Goes Into State Of Emergency As Gas Leak Cannot Be Contained
The underground methane gas leak in Los Angeles has reached critical levels, prompting a state of emergency to be declared. The leak has reportedly released an amount of pollution that is equivalent to 4.5 million […]
Cancer Screenings Might Prove More Harmful Than Beneficial
Although cancer screening tests have been praised for saving lives, some experts believe that the benefit is non-existent. Experts in America and Germany have stepped forward, saying that cancer screenings do not save lives and […]
Saudis Consider IPO For World’s Biggest Oil Producer
Saudi Arabia is considering taking its state-owned oil behemoth public. According to deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, the IPO for Saudi Aramco could take place in the coming months. By selling shares, Saudi Arabia […]
Armed Man Killed In Paris On Charlie Hebdo Anniversary
On Thursday, police in Paris shot and killed a knife-wielding man who tried to enter a police station. The man was shouting “Allahu Akbar”, which translates into “God is great”, at the time of the […]
China Stock Market Closes Down After Only 15 Minutes Of Trade
In a desperate attempt to put a stop to rapidly falling stock prices, China once again prematurely closed its shares trading market via a “circuit breaker” closure. This was the second time this week that […]
Judge Rules That Animals Cannot Own Their Own Photos In Famous Monkey Selfie Case
The United States Copyright Act was written in order to cover many situations, but a federal judge has now ruled that it was not drafted to protect the rights of animals who happen to take […]
Time Warner Cable Issues Warning That Up To 320,00 Users’ Data Has Been Compromised
The most recent victim of yet another major cyber attack is United States company, Time Warner Cable. The cable television giant has advised that 320,000 of its customers to access their accounts and change their […]
Oculus Rift To Hit Shelves In March, But Analysts Aren’t Expecting A Boom
After much anticipation, buyers are finally able to pre-order the long-awaited Oculus Rift virtual reality headset from Facebook. The device is expected to be shipped to stores on March 28. However, it’s unlikely that the […]
Netflix Closes The Global Borders As It Spreads To 130 New Countries
Netflix has announced a major expansion, as the video streaming service is now available in 130 new countries. With the move, virtually every single country in the world is now able to access Netflix. The […]
Faraday Future’s ‘Tesla Killer’ Boasts 1,000-Horsepower Electric Car
With its unveiling of the FFZero1 fully-electric high-performance sports car, Faraday Future is hoping to put a serious dent into Tesla’s dominance of the luxury electric car market. The FFZero1 is a sleek ride that […]
Police Shot And Killed 986 People In 2015
Data from the FBI has revealed that police officers in the United States killed a total of 984 people in 2015. The final killing occurred during the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, when Las Vegas […]
Lumosity To Shell Out $2M For Bogus Brain Claims
It turns out that the promise from brain training website Lumosity that one could become smarter simply by playing “brain games” was a complete hoax. Now the website is on the hook for $2 million […]
Germany To Open Super Bike Highway That Would Take 50,000 Cars Off The Road
Cities around the world that constantly struggle with traffic congestion and air pollution are always looking for ways to reduce both. In some cities, there are rules in place that keep cars and trucks off […]
North Korea Claims Successful Hydrogen Bomb Test Is ‘Self-Defense Against US’
According to North Korea’s state media, the isolated nation successfully conducted its fourth nuclear test Wednesday morning. If the claims are true, North Korea is likely on its way to developing nuclear weapons capable of […]
Yahoo Investors Call For Sell Off, Despite The Big Tax Hit
Many of the unfortunate investors who are stuck with shares of Yahoo want the company to sell its core internet business as quickly as possible, even if it means taking a major tax hit. As […]
NASA Improving Aircraft Fuel Consumption With This Unexpected Technique
It’s easy to imagine how things like wind and weight affect aircraft fuel consumption, but it’s harder to comprehend how insect residue on aircraft wings and fuselage could be a contributing factor to fuel efficiency. […]
Officials Forecasting La Nina Weather Effects As El Nino Dies Out
Weather forecasters are saying that the El Nino cycle of 2015 and 2016 has reached its peak, and now they are warning of La Nina. The effects of La Nina could be felt as early […]
Obama Expands Gun Checks, Draws Swift Criticism
President Barack Obama has announced a series of executive orders that will place stronger restrictions on the sale of firearms. The mandates will require that background checks must be performed on all gun sales, including […]
Gene-Editing Drug Files For IPO With Google And Gates Backing
The drug maker Editas Medicine Inc. uses a gene-editing technique called Crispr, a technology that has the potential to cure genetic diseases but has also been referred to by some as a drug with the […]