Many athletes are backing out of the 2016 Rio Olympics because of Zika virus scares. The number one golfer in the world, Jason Day, announced on June 27, that he is joining the list of athletes sitting out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns regarding the Zika virus. According to the BBC,…
Video: Is This Glass Skateboard the Worst Idea in Skating History?
Is this glass skateboard really the worst idea in skating history, or a hilarious idea tailor made for the YouTube generation? Judging from a new viral video, the answer is definitely both. Braille Skateboarding is a popular YouTube channel for the 11 million people who skate regularly. The channel has a popular series called “You…
McDonald’s Advertising Account Up For Grabs In Winner-Take-All Agency Showdown
The McDonald’s slogan may be “I’m lovin’ it,” but about half of their current advertising team will certainly hate the consequences of the company’s latest corporate decision. In a move that sounds more like something out of the script of the television series “Mad Men” than real-life, everyone’s favorite burger joint has issued a gladiator-style…
GM Teams With NASA to Create Robotic Glove That Will Assist Factory Workers
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…
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…