UK Health Secretary Calls Out Social Media Companies Posted June 4, 2018 UK Health and Social Care Secretary Jeremy Hunt has called out tech companies for ignoring the negative effects of social media on children. Hunt sent a letter to companies lik…
Bristol Restaurant Criticized for Poor Customer Service Posted June 3, 2018 A restaurant in Bristol, England, has received criticism online for its poor customer service. Last April, customer Emma Daniels dined at Severnshed and ordered baked camembert…
Indonesian City Struggles with Plastic Pollution Posted June 2, 2018 Massive piles of plastic waste have been accumulating in the waters of Bandung / ˈbɑn duŋ /…
Tech Companies Join Forces to Combat Cyberattacks Posted June 1, 2018 Several tech companies have formed an alliance to ward off cyberattacks. Tech companies like Microsoft, Facebook, Nokia, and Hewlett Packard s…
Pollution Pods Exhibited in London Posted May 31, 2018 An installation called Pollution Pods was featured in London to recreate the most and least polluted cities in the world. Designed by artist Michael Pinsky, the Pollution Pods …
Staying up Late Poses Health Problems, Research Finds Posted May 30, 2018 A study found that people who stay up late are more likely to suffer from health problems than those who sleep and get up early. Researchers from Northwestern University and th…
Newborn Baby Found in Fire Station’s “Baby Box” Posted May 29, 2018 A newborn baby was found inside a box at a fire department in Indiana, United States. One night in April, veteran firefighter Lieutenant /luˈtɛn ə…
UN Holds Convention on Killer Robots Posted May 28, 2018 The United Nations (UN) held a convention in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss killer robots. In April, over 80 countries gathered to talk about the possibility of regulating the…
US School District Arms Teachers with Baseball Bats Posted May 27, 2018 A school district in Pennsylvania, United States, has equipped 500 teachers with mini baseball bats as a safety measure. Millcreek Township School District (MTSD) spent a total…
Uber Expands Service in the United States Posted May 26, 2018 Multinational ride-sharing company Uber has added a new car-renting service in the United States. Uber has recently partnered with Getaround, a San Francisco-based startup that…