The tragic massacre of nine Charleston citizens in a historic black church has reignited a controversy over the confederate flag, which still flies at full mast outside the South Carolina state capital. The debate over the confederate flag has burned for decades, with some calling the rebel flag a harmless symbol of southern heritage, and […]
Read MoreGovernor Nikki Haley (R) of South Carolina recently signed into law a bill that would require all law enforcement agencies in the state to wear body cameras. However, the footage from the cameras will not be made available to the public. Al Jazeera America reports that on June 10th, Haley signed the bill in a public […]
Read MoreNot only does chocolate taste delicious and help release pleasure-causing endorphin molecules, new evidence suggests it could be good for your heart, too. A study published on Monday, June 15 in the medical journal Heart claims that regular chocolate eaters reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes in comparison to those who rarely or […]
Read MoreWith the state facing an unprecedented affordable housing crisis, California’s Supreme Court ruled to uphold San Jose’s controversial affordable housing requirement, saying cities and counties have the right to require housing developers to sell some housing at below-market rates. According to a June 15 LA Times article, the unanimous decision came after court justices reviewed study after […]
Read MoreWith competition in the restaurant industry constantly on the rise, many restaurants are looking for ways to get a leg up on their competitors. They do this by offering unique dining experiences, low prices, or added values to purchases. We’ve taken a look at three possibilities to consider to get your customers to stay longer, […]
Read MoreImages of baby animals aren’t exactly rare on the internet, but the latest viral video making the rounds may have you counting goats instead of sheep. Two baby goats, Winnefred and Monty, are seen frolicking around Sunflower Farm Creamery in Cumberland, Maine. While that on its own might not sound too interesting, here’s what is: […]
Read MoreEvery dog owner feels a special bond with his or her four-legged friend. However, a new study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior reveals that this bond goes much deeper than we think — in fact, the connection between humans and dogs actually exists on a hormonal level. According to a June 9 Fox News article, the study […]
Read MoreA new study conducted by medical researchers from the Albany Medical Center in New York found that men with low testosterone have a high incidence of osteopenia, which in turn can significantly increase the risk of developing osteoporosis. PR Newswire and Medscape report that Dr. Joseph Ellen, MD, and his team of researchers presented their […]
Read MoreCyber thieves were able to steal as much as $39 million by gaining access to Internal Revenue Service data and filing fraudulent tax returns this year, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen reported to Congress June 2 after news about the data breach broke last week. The hackers were able to steal the personal finance information of […]
Read MoreJanesville, WI, drivers may honk at the street sweepers going up and down local roads, but some residents say that without this service, things would be a lot worse. Roughly six times per year, the city of Janesville sends its street sweeping trucks out to clear debris from roadways. According to the Wisconsin Department of […]
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