Cases of Measles in Europe Rose Sharply in 2018 Posted March 21, 2019 The number of measles cases in Europe drastically increased in 2018, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Cases of the contagious viral disease ha…
Major UK Fashion Retailers Fail to Reduce Environmental Impact Posted March 20, 2019 The UK government has criticized major local fashion retailers for failing to reduce their environmental impact. The United Kingdom’s Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), which…
Study: Eating Breakfast Might Not Lead to Weight Loss Posted March 19, 2019 A new study found that eating breakfast might not actually help in achieving weight loss. Researchers from the Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, examined the effects o…
General Motors to Rehire Former Employees Posted March 18, 2019 General Motors Company (GM) will rehire some workers whom it had previously dismissed. In the last few months, the automobile company had been laying off thous…
School Official Who Helped Sick Student Arrested for Fraud Posted March 17, 2019 A high-ranking school official in Indiana was arrested for using her son’s insurance to pay for a student’s medical expenses. In January, Casey Smitherman, then superin…
Beyoncé and Jay-Z Inspire Fans to Follow New Lifestyle Posted March 16, 2019 Hollywood entertainers Beyoncé and Jay-Z launched a contest encouraging fans to follow veganism, a lifestyle that excludes the consumption of animal products. …
Rare Fruit Goes on Sale for Nearly $1,000 Posted March 15, 2019 A rare type of durian is on sale for nearly $1,000 in West Java, Indonesia. Durian is an oval-shaped fruit known for its spiky husk, creamy texture, and pungent
Amazon Plans to Make New Delivery System with Buses Posted March 14, 2019 Amazon has filed a patent for a new package pickup system that takes advantage of buses to make the company’s delivery lockers more accessible. The e-commerce …
Famous Van Gogh Painting Restored Posted March 13, 2019 The world-renowned Sunflowers painting at a museum in Amsterdam was examined and restored in early January. The Van Gogh
New Teachers to Be Given Incentives to Continue Teaching Posted March 12, 2019 New teachers in England will be paid more cash to stay in their profession. The UK government plans to offer novice teachers £5,000 upon reaching their third a…