Natural gas is currently the second most heavily consumed energy source across the United States. As of 2016, the U.S. was the largest producer of natural gas across the globe, producing nearly 750 billion cubic meters of gas. While alternative energy such as solar and wind attracts a lot of media attention, many experts natural…

Celebrities have a history of erratic behavior, the worst of which is well documented and plastered over media platforms worldwide. It’s unfortunately rare to hear about noble or — dare we say — heroic behaviors. This past week, one celebrity saved someone’s evening from what was certainly heading in the wrong direction. The best part?…

Chile is making history as it is set to become the first South American country to completely ban the use of plastic bags. The law was unanimously approved by Congress and will be enforced within a year for retailers and within two years for smaller businesses. Before being fully enforced, retailers will be allowed to…

Approximately 675 shipping containers are lost at sea every year. Though these continuers typically carry very important and valuable goods, everything from nonperishable foods to luxury pieces of art, rarely does a loss of cargo contain any 800-year-old items or billions of dollars worth of treasures.  According to Express, an 800-year-old “Made in China” label…

In today’s social media-focused world, people always have their phones in their hands. Whether it’s at school, at work, or on a night out, millions of posts are uploaded to social media every day. But a new study suggests that this habit of constantly sharing life moments online may actually compromise your ability to remember…

Although the nationwide opioid crisis has been making front page news for quite some time, some headlines are proclaiming a positive development: last year, the number of prescriptions for opioid painkillers fell drastically, representing the biggest drop in 25 years. The increased public awareness pertaining to addiction and the potential for fatal overdoses has certainly…

A former private school dean will plead guilty to a hit and run in federal court this month. On July 8, 2017, Marshal Grant Neely III, 58, of Franklin Tenessee, hit a cyclist on the road and proceeded to then leave the scene of the accident. He is charged with reckless aggravated assault, lying to…

All across the nation, state ordinances are being considered and even put in place to allow employees a more consistent and forgiving sick policy. But while experts maintain that these new pieces of legislation won’t bring harm to businesses, many stand in opposition and say that these policies are taking things too far. In the…