Three Toys Enter Toy Hall of Fame Posted January 5, 2021 A Black doll named Baby Nancy, Sidewalk Chalk, and the wooden block game Jenga were inducted into the 2020 National Toy Hall of Fame. Since 1998, The Strong Na…
Researchers Find Fish Oil May Not Prevent Heart Problems Posted January 4, 2021 Experts from Cleveland Clinic have found that fish oil did not improve heart health among the people they tested. The study was presented at the American Heart Association Scie…
Study: Being Prepared for Kindergarten Leads to Academic Success in the Future Posted January 3, 2021 A study from the University of Montreal suggests that children who get off to a good start in kindergarten are more likely to become successful later in life. …
UK-Based Bakery Seeks Chocolate and Product Taster Posted January 2, 2021 Electric Piñata, a confectionery company in the United Kingdom, has offered to pay £600 (around ¥84,000) for someone to try and review its products. The compan…
Study: Wolves Affect Wetlands by Killing Beavers Posted January 1, 2021 A new study found that wolves preying on beavers affect the ecosystems of wetlands, areas where water covers the soil. Beavers are often called the “ecosystem …
Amazon Files Lawsuit against Two Social Media Influencers for Selling Fake Goods Posted December 31, 2020 Amazon has sued social media influencers Kelly Fitzpatrick and Sabrina Kelly-Krejci [KRAY-chee] for facilitating the selling …
UK School to Offer New Undergraduate Degree Posted December 30, 2020 A new college in London is offering a unique undergraduate degree that does not require students to take traditional academic subjects. In 2021, The London Interdisciplinary Sc…
Spotify to Buy Company to Expand Its Podcast Business Posted December 29, 2020 Music streaming service Spotify is set to buy Megaphone, a podcast publishing and advertising platform. The acquisition, which is worth $235 million, is Spotify’s most ambitiou…
Teenage Activist Climbs Construction Crane as Protest Posted December 28, 2020 A young protester from the environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion climbed a construction crane in Norwich, United Kingdom, and camped there for a few days. Alex Sidn…
FDA Advises Manufacturers to Label Food Products Containing Sesame Posted December 27, 2020 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising manufacturers to declare sesame on labels of all food products that contain it. Under current FDA guidelines, manufacturer…