The world in which we live is getting smarter by the day. New technologies and advancements are constantly pushing the envelope, and two new “smart” smoke alarms announced from the home furnishing company Roost are adding to these advances. According to TechCrunch.com, the project originally started as a Kickstarter campaign in 2014 when the company…
Tribal Leaders and Arizona Congressman Call For Obama to Protect Grand Canyon
Over the past week, tribal leaders and Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva have asked President Obama to bypass Congress and name the 1.7 million acres around the Grand Canyon as a national monument. Grijalva, a Democrat, is asking for Obama to call on the Antiquities Act, an act passed in February that will create national monuments…
Pinterest Sets its Sights on the UK Market
As if taking over the United States wasn’t enough, Pinterest has set its sights on the rest of the world. The popular growing online visual bookmarking tool that helps users discover and save creative ideas has just announced its plans to go global. This comes six years after the site’s debut, and it now has…
Wisconsin Student Sues Adviser After Finding Out He Played a Role in Mother’s Death
It’s not as devious as the headline might suggest, but it is an interesting development in an otherwise tragic event. According to the Milwaukee, WI, Journal Sentinel, a University of Wisconsin-Madison student is suing one of her advisers after learning he was the one on the other end of a text conversation that inadvertently led…
New Technological Advancements in Treatment for Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis affects more than 4% of the population, according to new reports. And thankfully, there are various treatments that dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons, and other medical professionals recommend if you’re suffering from “the night sweats.” “Clinically diagnosed axillary hyperhidrosis affects over 4% of the population and up to 21% of the population is bothered by sweat,”…
Energy Secretary Disagrees with Obama’s ‘War on Coal’
In light of the Obama administration recently declaring a “war on coal,” a top federal official is now saying that isn’t the case. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz agrees that the Obama administration is committing to a future with less carbon going into the atmosphere but does not advocate for ending the use of coal for…
Obama, Merkel Visit World’s Largest Industrial Trade Show to Discuss Controversial Deal
U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel took a two-hour tour of the world’s largest industrial technology trade show, which took place in Hanover, Germany, on Monday, April 25. The two world leaders seemed to be in good spirits as they viewed exhibits featuring technology and exciting new products. Half of the largest…
Veterans Helping Veterans Get Free Dental Care With ‘Salute to Smiles’
According to the ADA, a person’s most important physical feature is their smile, outranking the eyes, hair, and body. Now, some veterans are able to regain their confidence and show off their smile with the program Salute to Smiles. The Wisconsin oral surgery center, Bay Oral Surgery and Implant Center is giving local veterans some…
Judge Rejects Nun’s “Ambien Defense” and Finds Her Guilty of Drunk Driving
More than 1.4 million people are arrested every year for a DUI first offense, but how often do you hear of a drunk-driving nun? A judge convicted a Philadelphia nun of a DUI on Wednesday, rejecting her claim of “sleep driving” as a result of taking Ambien. Sister Kimberly A. Miller testified that she had…
Bernie Sanders Officially Surpasses Hillary Clinton in Total Campaign Contributions
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders started his campaign with a steep financial hill to climb to compete with Hillary Clinton, but the Vermont Senator has finally leveled the playing field. According to CNN, Bernie Sanders’ total campaign contributions reached $182,923,991 on March 31, which exceeds Clinton’s current campaign funds of $182,242,497. This marks the first…