Plastic waste is a huge issue all around the world, and the EU is stepping up to take charge. According to The Guardian, Brussels has launched a strategy to change the minds of Europeans regarding recycling. It’s also being done to cut back on tax damaging behavior and to modernize plastics production. Frans Timmermans, the…
Oklahoma Drunk Driving Law Declared Unconstitutional
The Oklahoma Supreme Court struck down a new drunk driving law based on the fact that the law didn’t stick to one thing. The 41-page law was ruled unconstitutional because it violated the single-subject rule. A majority of justices agreed. Additionally, those justices specifically found the section of the law that allowed the seizure and…
Potential Alzheimer’s Miracle Treatment Derived From Diabetes Medicine
A type 2 diabetes drug has shown significant effective memory loss reversal in mice, leading researchers toward a desire for human testing in the future. The drug, having already been approved for use in humans with type 2 diabetes, might be on a fast track for treating Alzheimer’s patients. This new treatment could make a…
Criminal Activity Surging Around the Country During the Holidays
The holidays are over but that doesn’t mean new gifts, money, and homes are entirely safe from theft. A burglary is committed every 15 seconds across the United States, but criminals attempt even more burglaries in the days and weeks surrounding the holidays. In cities across America, both large and small, burglars have been scouting…
Survey: Post-Grad Students Would Rather Receive Student Debt Payments Over Gifts This Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing, many people are starting to let their friends and family know what they may want this year as a gift. For some, it’s a new coffee pot or a gift card to their favorite restaurant. But for many others, it’s something a little different. According to Business Insider,…
Need A Massage ASAP? This ‘Uber’-Like Startup Has Got You Covered
“It’s like Uber for massage therapy,” writes Carl Wilson on Greensboro.com — and he’s actually not too far off. Zeel’s founder and CEO, Samer Hamadeh, launched Zeel back in 2012 after putting two years into efforts to streamline accessible wellness services. With Zeel, you can request a visit from a licensed massage therapist, which includes…
Americans Believe Texting While Driving More Dangerous Than Marijuana
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…
Thanks to Flies and Worms, Scientists Make Major Anti-Aging Breakthrough
RNA Polymerase III, when inhibited, has proven effective in extending the lifespan of flies and worms. Since this enzyme is common to all species, homo sapiens included, this could signal a coming breakthrough in reducing the rate of aging in adults. While aging is a fact of life, scientists have been working hard to limit…
Construction Company Under Fire From OSHA After Employee’s 19 Foot Fall
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…
Couple Hunts for Sea Glass Along Port Huron Beaches
Buried treasure of all kinds can be found on beaches all around the world, and for Amy and Brian Trimble, that treasure is in the form of beach glass. “It’s just relaxing,” Brian Trimble told The Times Herald. “It gets us out of the house.” Household items such as jars and glasses are dumped into…