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More Americans believe texting while driving is more dangerous than driving while under the influence of marijuana, a new survey shows. According to a Harris Poll conducted by Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, up to 98% of Americans believe texting while driving is dangerous. However, in comparison, 91% of Americans believe driving under the…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a contractor in West Virginia for $86,000 for multiple safety hazards following a worker’s fall from a roof while on the job. Benco Builders of the Virginias Inc. has been cited on several violations that could be contributing factors in the 19ft fall which resulted in…

Online businesses are urging the U.S. Government to keep Net Neutrality rules. A letter written to the Federal Communications Commission on Monday, November 27 noted several Internet businesses including Twitter, Tumblr, Etsy, Reddit, AirBnb, and Shutterstock were advocating the FCC to abandon their plans to remove Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality was introduced in 2015 to…

Dental hygiene may seem like one of the most important things you, as a parent, can do to help your child later in life. Many dentists say that children should have their first dental exam by the time they turn one, but some experts believe that that’s too late. In order to prevent a lifetime…

As the holidays approach with full force, it’s time for shoppers to start planning gift ideas and exchanges with friends and loved ones. While this is always well-intended and for the sole purpose of enjoyment and giving, there’s often a level of pressure associated with trying to find that picture perfect gift that will make…

On Thursday, November 9, the Florida Supreme Court rejected sections of the state’s medical malpractice law. In a 4-3 decision, the state supreme court justices said the medical malpractice law could cause privacy issues in the disclosure of patients’ private health information. According to the Palm Beach Post, the medical malpractice legislation was put into…

As if you didn’t have enough reasons to worry about losing your hair, seasonal hair loss may be normal, new data finds. According to a study recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology, hair loss experienced during the summer and fall months is an ordinary occurrence experienced by many around the globe. Time Magazine…

For the second year in a row, the number of fatal vehicle accidents in the U.S. has been at a nine-year high. Despite state investments in self-driving cars and additional safety features in new vehicles, the number of deadly accidents remains as high as those in 2015. According to USA Today, the reason behind the…

Online tech giants are under fire from advertisers after causing significant problems with brand safety. According to NBC News, Facebook recently handed up to 3,000 advertisements over to Congress. These ads, through which Facebook had received a total of $100,000 in ad spending, were linked to the Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The…