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…
Tax Credit Available For Those Who Choose Metal Roofing In 2016
Eco-friendly homeowners have long enjoyed the savings, in carbon waste and money, that some building choices bring them. Metal roofing has long been lauded as an extremely energy-efficient and eco-friendly roofing product — and now the U.S. Federal government has given homeowners another reason to celebrate metal roofs. Homeowners who add metal roofs to their…
Alien Fish Found in Cabo San Lucas
There may be something mysterious in the water in Cabo San Lucas. Illinois teen Scott McLaughlin has quite the fishy story to tell after a fishing trip ended with a really odd looking catch that some believe belongs in outer space rather than in the depths of the sea. McLaughlin, 18, was fishing with his…
French Cave Art Recently Named Oldest in the World
Some of the world’s oldest prehistoric artwork was recently estimated to be at least 10,000 years older than previously thought. The cave drawings located in the Chauvet-Pont d’Arc cave in southeastern France are more than 30,000 years old, researchers stated. Discovered in 1994, this UNESCO World Heritage site features red and black human hand prints…