Walmart Increases Minimum Wage for Employees Posted February 25, 2018 Walmart, the world’s largest private employer, has imposed an increase in its starting salary and expanded some of its benefits. The retail giant has increased its mini…
‘Reverse Vending Machine’ Prompts Recycling in Singapore Posted February 24, 2018 Singapore promotes recycling through ‘reverse vending machines.’ In January, commercial property Waterway Point Fairprice Finest has installed reverse vending machines outside …
Woman Becomes Solo Passenger Due To Airline Error Posted February 23, 2018 A woman became the only passenger of a plane because of an airline’s booking mishap. Beth VerSteeg [vuhr-stehg] was suppos…
Samsung Introduces Digital Whiteboard Posted February 22, 2018 Tech giant Samsung has recently announced its take on the traditional whiteboard: the Samsung Flip WM55H. Th…
Baby’s Ancient Remains May Explain How the First Humans Came to America Posted February 21, 2018 The remains of a baby from 11,500 years ago may help explain how the first humans populated America. Scientists have uncovered the remains of a six-week-old gi…
Famous Airport Dog Dies of Cancer Posted February 20, 2018 The famous airport dog, Piper, has died of prostate cancer. Piper was a border collie who had been a member of the K9 team in Cherry Capital Airport in Michigan. He started ser…
Teaching Union: Maximum Temperature in Schools Must Be Set Posted February 19, 2018 A teaching union in Scotland is urging the government to set an upper limit for temperature in schools. Currently, Scottish schools follow the temperature regu…
Met Museum to Impose Standard Admission Fee Posted February 18, 2018 The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, commonly referred to as the Met, will impose a standard admission fee beginning March 1. The new fee will be mandatory
Facial Cues Reveal Signs of Illness Posted February 17, 2018 Facial cues can give away signs of illness, a new study revealed. To test their hypothesis, researchers from Stockholm University injected either common bacteria or a salt-wate…
Nissan Uses Brainwave-Reading Technology in New Car Posted February 16, 2018 Japanese car manufacturer Nissan uses brainwave-reading technology in its new car, which was demonstrated in the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last January. The car fe…