Gunshot Injuries Cost the United States Almost $7 Billion Posted May 27, 2017 A study published in the American Journal of Public Health revealed that hospitalizations due to gunshot injuries cost the United States $6.61 billion over nine y…
Teachers Take Action Against Bullying Posted May 26, 2017 Two acts of standing up against bullying gain public attention. A schoolgirl in Brazil faced insult from a boy because of her unique hairstyle. Upon learning about the situatio…
New £1 Coin Released in the UK Posted May 25, 2017 The UK government released new and more secure £1 coins. A 2015 survey conducted by the Royal Mint, the body that produces British coins, revealed that one out of 40 £1 coins i…
Apple to Produce iPhone-Powered Laptop Posted May 24, 2017 Apple plans to release an iPhone-powered laptop. In September 2016, Apple filed a patent, or an exclusive right to sell an original product, for an "electronic accessory device…
Scientists Discover Why Pandas are Black and White Posted May 23, 2017 Scientists have discovered the function of the giant panda's black-and-white markings. A team of University of California scientists claimed that they have found the reason beh…
Ukraine Blocks Russia’s 2017 Eurovision Entry Posted May 22, 2017 Ukraine has excluded Russia's entry for the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Song Contest is a yearly singing competition among participants from European Union (EU…
Golf Club Votes to Admit Women as Members Posted May 21, 2017 Scotland's Honorable Company of Edinburgh / ˈcd nˌb…
Yogurt Bacteria Can Treat Depression Posted May 20, 2017 Researchers have found that bacteria in yogurt could treat depression. As part of a series of studies, researchers from the University of Virginia (UVA) examined the effects of…
UK Suffers from Lack of Teacher Trainees Posted May 19, 2017 Latest statistics show that the United Kingdom suffered a 7% drop in applicants accepted into their teacher training program for school year 2016-2017. The National Audit Offic…
Some Brazilian Meat Companies Face Scandal Posted May 18, 2017 The Brazilian economy is facing a great challenge as the “Weak Meat” scandal hits two of the country’s biggest meat exporters. Brazilian authorities raided mea…