Famous fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead this June following an apparent suicide. According to News.com.au, her husband Andy said the designer suffered from anxiety and depression for many years. He released a statement saying his wife had been trying to find the right resources to help her deal with her severe depression. He…
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Nationwide Youth Sports Injuries Reaching ‘Epidemic Proportions’
Youth sports are and will always be a staple within American culture. Whether it’s soccer, football, hockey, basketball, baseball and softball, or any other form of organized athletics, these activities are not only fun for kids all across the country, but they can teach lifelong lessons that will help children excel in numerous aspects of…
FDA Approves Cannabis-Based Medication For Severe Epilepsy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the prescription of a cannabis-based medicine to treat seizures. According to NBC News, the FDA approved the prescription Epidiolex, a cannabidiol medicine, on Monday, June 25. The medication will help treat severe and rare forms of epilepsy. Epidiolex is a form of cannabidiol, or CBD, which is…
When The Deal Is Too Good: All You Can Eat Hot-Pot Promotion Causes Restaurant Bankruptcy
Aside from needing it to survive, food is one of the best things in life. When food is delicious and inexpensive, it’s even better. But, what happens when it’s so delicious and so inexpensive that the bargain becomes unsustainable? A restaurant in China learned that lesson and it’s still fresh. This past December, a restaurant…
Yeah, Broccoli Coffee Is a Thing Now
People have been trying to sneak healthy options into our diets for years, but have we took science too far? Apparently, there’s a whole new way to make our parents proud after years of having avoided vegetables: broccoli coffee. This concoction was coined by Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation when they partnered with Hort…
Why You Should Pay Attention to the Roof While House Hunting
The roof is the shield that protects you and your family from anything happening outside. Without it, you would wake up every morning with sunburn, get soaked by the rain, and ruin your delicious cooking in your kitchen with bugs buzzing around. On top of that, the cost of replacing a roof can easily exceed…
This 3D-Printed Neighborhood In The Netherlands Will Be The First Of Its Kind
Europe may be known for its old, historic buildings — but in the Netherlands, something totally new is on its way. The fifth-largest Dutch city, Eindhoven, will welcome what will reportedly be the world’s first 3D-printed housing development. The homes will be made out of printed concrete (which is what construction companies often use this…
The Gas Market Remains Stagnant In Light Of U.S. Oil Production
The gas market is stable, but may be headed in a serious direction. According to Bloomberg, the natural gas market has been disturbingly unresponsive in recent months. The Energy Information Administration estimates that, in April, only 22 billion cubic feet of natural gas was able to make it into storage for the next winter. The…
Trucker Strike in Brazil Ends After 10 Day Halt in Transport
After a week-long, reportedly politically ambiguous protest, Brazil’s truckers have halted their strike against President Temer’s economic policy after skyrocketing diesel prices from Petrobrás. After Petrobrás, the main supplier of diesel in Brazil, was ordered to increase prices under President Temer’s administration, the truckers who control the transport of food and resources took a stand:…
Protecting Crop Yields: Farmers Preparing For More Storm Damage
Farmers and agricultural producers have been reminded to focus on preventing crop damage as well as report to insurance agents any crop damage that occurred. Whether it’s taking part of the growing U.S. fencing market — which is forecasted to reach $11.5 billion by 2024 — for keeping unwanted intruders and animals from wandering onto…