Can Taylor Swift ‘Shake Off’ Her Legal Troubles?
Approximately 173,300 people worked as professional musicians in 2014, but very few of them have achieved the kind of success that Taylor Swift has. As problematic as the songstress may be in some circles, she’s still often seen as a successful role model for young listeners. But although the pop star takes a “Shake It…
Read MoreBaby Boomers Being Hit Hard With This Year’s Flu
This year’s flu seasons is unusually severe. Among people of all ages, the flu virus is hitting faster and harder, with more flu-related deaths than past years. But one age group is being affected more than others: baby boomers. Past flu seasons have seen babies between the ages of zero and four and senior citizens…
Read MoreNew Jersey Passes Bill Banning Drunk Drone Flying
While laws regarding driving while under the influence of alcohol are common throughout the United States, New Jersey has officially taken the next step when it comes to operating machinery while drunk. A bill was recently passed that bans people from operating UAVs, commonly known as drones, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.…
Read MoreNetherlands Study Shows the Danger of Raw Meat for Pets and Their Owners
After a new study on the dangers of raw meat, veterinarians are warning people about the potential risks of feeding dogs and cats raw meat-based diets. Not only are there potential risks for the animals, but for the humans as well. Some pet owners choose to feed their animals raw meat, bones, and organs instead…
Read MoreHospitals Across America Have Hard Month Monitoring ‘Moderately Severe’ Flu Season
According to public health officials, this year’s flu season is moderately severe and could continue to worsen due to persistent cold weather and a less than perfect vaccine. In fact, on Thursday, February 15 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that this year’s flu vaccines are just 36% effective, which means those who…
Read MoreSelf-Driving Truck Completes Trip from California to Florida
Currently, there are more than 11 million road vehicles across the world that run on natural gas as a fuel. In the near future, however, many of those vehicles might not have drivers operating them at all — especially in the commercial trucking industry. In an effort to both minimize the 500,000 annual semi-truck accidents…
Read MoreMay The Best Sperm Win? New Device Sorts Cells For More Efficient IVF
For many couples, an infertility diagnosis can be a difficult time, leading to months or years of tests and treatments. Since 85-90% of infertility cases are treated with drugs or surgery, fertility professionals are constantly researching cutting edge treatments. And a recent invention may speed the rate of conception by identifying healthy sperm. ScienceDaily reports that researchers at…
Read MoreSecure Elections Act Aims to Eliminate Paperless Voting Machines
Six senators have introduced legislation that aims to eliminate insecure elections in America. The Secure Elections Act is a bill that is working towards getting rid of insecure paperless voting machines in order to reduce the danger of interference from foreign governments. While there wasn’t any actual evidence that foreign governments altered any votes in…
Read MoreCalifornia Homeowners Focusing On Firescaping Their Properties
After the recent California wildfires, thousands of homeowners were left with little-to-no hope in terms of salvaging their properties. The flames completely engulfed celebrity mansions, trailer parks, businesses, and ravaged lawns and landscapes up and down the state. Luckily, there are things that these property owners, and anyone else around the country who lives in…
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