Think that working from home is one of the best perks of any job? Well, it may be time to think again. Many employers and employees believe that working from home is a great way to boost productivity, have a flexible schedule, and spend more time with family. However, a new study, titled “Working Anytime,…
Artists Stand Together to Support Global Exchange of Arts and Ideas
Today’s political climate is seemingly more polarizing than ever. In addition to the uncertainty involved in American affairs, both domestically and abroad, the U.S. has another battle on its hands: a fight against literacy. According to the National Coalition for Literacy, nationwide, roughly 36 million adults lack basic literacy skills. Participants self-reported their stress levels…
Autonomous Vehicle Technology Getting More Road Time and Better Safety Features
Autonomous vehicles have been receiving a growing amount of media attention over the last year or so, and for good reason. Companies like Tesla, Google, Lyft, and a number of other tech and automobile giants have made huge strides in getting this technology on the road. But one of the biggest questions regarding technology is…
LED Lighting on Roads Could Have Serious lmpact on Wildlife
There are plenty of risks that come with driving, but one of the most serious risks is night travel. Not only are headlights blinding in the rearview, but flourescent street lights aren’t always enough to prevent a collision. While LED street lighting might seem like an incredible idea, new data suggests that it could have…
The Amount of Millennials Living With Their Parents Grows to a 75 Year High
Even though 47% of Americans haven’t been able to update their home decor within the last five years, it looks as if some homeowners have to wait even longer to spruce up their home because their kids are moving back in droves. In fact, the percentage of young Millennials that are moving in with their…
Odd Trend: Men Get Stuck in Ductwork All Across the Country
Over the past couple of months, a number of adventurous souls across the country have learned the hard way that the stunts you see in spy movies don’t always work out in real life. More specifically: very few fully grown men can squeeze through a building’s ductwork and make it out unassisted — let alone…
Inauguration Weekend is Affecting Construction Timelines for Multiple DC Projects
Close to one million people will be flooding the streets of Washington, DC for the multiple women’s marches and Donald Trump’s inauguration this weekend. All of the traffic will certainly put the city’s streets to the tests, but the activities are also having an effect on multiple construction projects currently underway in the area. in…
Sen. Hassan Grills Betsy DeVos Over IDEA During Her Confirmation Hearing
Betsy DeVos inarguably challenges the status quo when it comes to education reform. While many politicians and American citizens alike were enraged when President-Elect Donald Trump announced the multi-billionaire as his pick for Secretary of Education, it was her confirmation hearing that set so many over the edge. DeVos, a Republican, and an advocate of…
Thousands of Veterans Looking For Help Are Becoming Addicted to Opioids, and The VA is to Blame
More than a decade of war in Afghanistan and Iraq has caused thousands of veterans nationwide to come home only to become addicted to opioids. What’s worse is that this addiction has been fueled in part by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Recently, the VA has publicly acknowledged its role in creating this…
Messages Promoting Love (and Denouncing Hate) Are Flying Across the Sky
Airplanes began training banner advertisements in the early 1920s. Typically, these ads would promote a company’s grand opening, advertise a new product or service, or simply just spread brand awareness. Now, nearly one hundred years later, aerial messages are capturing the nation’s attention once again. “AMERICA IS GREAT! TRUMP IS DISGUSTING,” read one of six…