Free Laundry Service for the Poor Opens in Vatican Posted June 11, 2017 The Office of Papal Charities announced the opening of the Lavanderia di Papa Francesco, or “Pope Francis Laundry”, a free laundry service offered to the homeless and need…
Americans Becoming Less Motivated to Lose Weight, Study Claims Posted June 10, 2017 A new study shows that more Americans have given up on losing weight. A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) was conducted on 27,350 participants, who were…
Students Discover Principal’s Fake Degrees Posted June 9, 2017 A principal resigned after a team of student journalists uncovered discrepancies in her credentials. Student journalists from Pittsburg High S…
Bitcoin Now an Official Payment Method in Japan Posted June 8, 2017 The Japanese government has recently passed a law accepting Bitcoin as an official mode of payment. Developed in 2009 by an anonymous individual, Bitcoin is a …
Egypt Constructs New Capital Posted June 7, 2017 The construction of Egypt's new capital is currently underway, with its new roads and sewage networks expected to be finished by mid-2018. In …
Smartphones May Be Responsible for Rise in Road Deaths Posted June 6, 2017 Smartphone use has been cited as one of the causes of pedestrian deaths in the US. According to a report by the US Governors Highway Safety Association, there were around 6,000…
Food Businesses that Prioritize Consumers’ Health and Lifestyle Increase Posted June 5, 2017 Food businesses catering to customers’ health concerns and lifestyles are on the rise. Data revealed that around 15 million people in America suffer from nut and egg allergies.…
Italian Police Get a New Luxury Car Posted June 4, 2017 Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini [LAM-buhr-GEE-nee] donated a new luxury sports car to the Italian State…
Tetris May Prevent PTSD from Developing Posted June 3, 2017 Researchers discovered that playing the computer game Tetris can prevent flashbacks, one major symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …
Day Care Centers Open in Japanese City Parks Posted June 2, 2017 Day care centers will be opened in urban parks across Japan to address the shortage of childcare facilities. Due to the growing need for more day care centers …