Dubai Approves New School Fee Increase Scheme Posted May 15, 2019 Dubai has approved a new framework that lets private schools hike tuition fees based on how well they improved. According to the new framework…
Researchers Find the World’s Longest Salt Cave Posted May 14, 2019 The world's longest salt cave is found in Israel, research claims. A research led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that the Malham Cave is the longest salt cave in t…
NASA to Pay Volunteers to Lie in Bed Posted May 13, 2019 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is going to pay volunteers a huge sum of money in exchange for lying in bed. A total of 12 male and 12…
Lyft Drivers Protest as Company Celebrates Major Achievement Posted May 12, 2019 Drivers of ride-hailing service Lyft staged a protest on the day the company went public. Last March, Lyft became the first ride-hailing compa…
One Bottle of Wine Causes Same Cancer Risk as Five to 10 Cigarettes Posted May 11, 2019 A new study claims that drinking wine moderately can increase the risk of cancer in the same way that cigarette smoking does. Researchers from the United Kingd…
The BBC and Discovery Channel Partner Up for New Platform and Shows Posted May 10, 2019 The BBC and Discovery Channel recently partnered up to stream shows in a new platform. Last March, Discovery Channel bought rights to broadcast the BBC’s conte…
Indonesian Authorities Arrest Illegal Dealers of Komodo Dragon Posted May 9, 2019 Indonesian police have arrested smugglers selling Komodo dragons online. Last March, five animal smugglers were apprehended after being caught using Facebook to sell endangered…
Nike Faces Fine for Blocking Sales of Soccer Items in Other Countries Posted May 8, 2019 The European Commission (EC) has fined Nike for limiting the sale of licensed soccer merchandise across the European Economic Area (EEA). The commission required Nike to pay a …
Gucci Sells Dirty-Looking Sneakers Posted May 7, 2019 Luxury fashion brand Gucci has released a line of distressed sneakers. The new shoes, known as the “Screener,” were named after a defensive sports move. Gucci …
Floating Solar Island Being Tested in Chile Posted May 6, 2019 A mining company is putting an island of solar panels to the test in a mining site in Chile. Anglo American is running the test for one year a…