US Luxury Malls Growing, while More Affordable Shops Struggle Posted January 9, 2020 Upscale shopping centers in the United States are thriving, while their inexpensive counterparts suffer from store closures. …
Indonesian Children Given Chicks and Seeds to Spend Less Time Online Posted January 8, 2020 An Indonesian city wants students in elementary and middle school to take care of chicks or grow chili plants to reduce the time they spend online. Bandung City in West Java, I…
Soups Effective in Fighting Malaria, Study Says Posted January 7, 2020 Scientists from Imperial College London and Great Osmond Street Hospital found that homemade soups are effective in fighting malaria, a mosquito-borne illness. …
University Professor Accused of Encouraging Students to Vote Dishonestly Posted January 6, 2020 A UK professor’s social media post received negative reactions after being misinterpreted by some netizens. In October, Carrie Paechter
Electric Scooter Company Rewards Customers Who Wear Helmets Posted January 5, 2020 Electric scooter rental company Bird awards incentives to customers who take selfies wearing helmets. The company has updated its app by adding a new safety fe…
Study: Noise Pollution Threatens Several Animal Species Posted January 4, 2020 Human-produced noise can have a serious effect on all animal species, a new study has found. Previous studies have looked into the effect of noise produced by factories, vehicl…
Former Mayor Pleads Guilty to Several Charges Related to Book Scandal Posted January 3, 2020 Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh /pyu/ pleaded guilty to several charges relating to a book scandal. Pugh, the mayor of Baltimore sinc…
Lyft Helps People Access Nutritious Food in US, Canada Posted January 2, 2020 Ridesharing firm Lyft is helping communities in the United States and Canada access healthy food easily and affordably. Through the Grocery Access Program, the San Francisco-ba…
Mondelēz to Offer Healthier Snacks Following Consumer Survey Posted January 1, 2020 Multinational food and beverage company Mondelēz has announced plans to offer healthier versions of its well-known snacks. The move is a response to a recently conducted consum…
Study: Late-Night Heavy Meals Might Be Bad for Women’s Health Posted December 31, 2019 A new study suggests that eating heavy meals late at night may be bad for women’s heart health. Researchers from Columbia University examined the relationship of the timing of …