In the United States, there are approximately 7.8 million production workers in the construction industry. And pretty soon, some of those workers could be using robotic extremities to perform tasks not suitable for the human hand. According to CBS Detroit, General Motors plans on using robotic glove technology to help factory workers manufacture automobiles. The…
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Cities Begin to Explore 911 Texting Options After Orlando
The Federal Communications Commission reports that out of more than 6,000 dispatch centers nationwide, a little more than 650 can accept text messages, with more than 150 making the text-to-911 upgrade this year. During the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, victims who were trapped could not call 911, and as a result, texted family members…
Women with Pets May Have Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Every pet owner likely understands the emotional benefits of caring for a domestic animal, but new research suggests that owning a pet may be good for your physical health, too. A recent analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which polled nearly 4,000 adults age 50 or over, found that women…
Study Finds Long-Term Marijuana Use Linked to Periodontal Disease
A new study found that middle-aged people who have smoked marijuana for a long time could have a higher risk of developing periodontal disease. According to Live Science, the study also shows there are no other links between long-term marijuana use and other health issues associated with cigarette smoking, only periodontal disease. “What we’re seeing…
Retirees Do Not Fully Understand Social Security Benefits, Study Shows
As an individual ages, it is only expected that they will come to rely on others for help doing everyday activities. In fact, across the nation there are 65.7 informal and family caregivers providing care to someone who is ill, disabled, or aged. But according to a new study, retirees are not given the proper…
Veteran Worker Dies in Construction Site Accident
An estimated 14% of on-site deaths are caused by machine accidents every year, and 2016 has been no exception. A construction worker died in a tragic accident on Tuesday after being struck by a payloader and then somehow ended up in a truck carrying hot asphalt, according to the New Haven Register. The man, who…
Study Shows Over 50% of Teen Crashes are Caused by Distracted Driving
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released a new study documenting statistics surrounding teen driving accidents. Researchers found that from 2007 to 2015, more than 50% of all teen crashes involved some form of distracted driving. According to LiveScience, the researchers gathered teen driver participants and placed special cameras in their vehicles. The camera would…
Housing Market Documents Record Growth Across the Country
The housing market just recorded its fastest monthly growth rate on record, according to real estate brokerage firm Redfin. As of May, homes around the country are selling at speeds a full week faster than last year, spending only a median 42 days on the market. The acceleration is the greatest Redfin has ever seen…
Americans Are Taking Less Vacation Time from Work, and Technology Is to Blame
In 2013, only 25% of Americans used all of their paid days off for the year, and a new report finds more Americans than ever are leaving their vacation days unused. The Project:Time Off State of American Vacation 2016 report found that Americans took slightly more vacation days than in 2015, reporting an average of…
Lumber Liquidators Donates New Hardwood Floor to Indianapolis Opera
The largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in North America, Lumber Liquidators, donated more than 1,600 square feet of hardwood to the Indianapolis Opera to renovate their Recital Hall stage in the Basile Opera Center. The Indianapolis Opera is the only professional opera company in Indiana. Since 1975, it has played an important role in…