Preventable pregnancy deaths in the U.S. are alarmingly high, new data shows. According to a new study by the CDC, black women in the U.S. are more likely to die from preventable pregnancy complications than white women. Approximately 700 patients die from pregnancy-related problems every year in the US, but why those deaths occur is…
Dangerous Levels of Cancer-Causing Contaminants Found in California Public Water
From drinking and showering to washing the dishes to swimming and doing water activities, like the 11.6 million kids who participated in fishing in 2017, people come into contact with water every single day. And when you get a glass of water from the tap and drink it, you expect it to be clean and…
California Hoping to Improve Its Preschool Programs Through New Legislation
Approximately three-fourths of young children in the United States participate in a preschool program. Preschool provides a foundation for learning in both academic and social settings that will help set a child up for a successful future. “It’s not just about literacy but also socializing them on skills such as raising their hand, taking turns,…
3 Of the Most Extravagant Athlete-Celebrity Weddings
The five largest sports in the U.S. are football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey. These sports aren’t just popular in America, either, and they garner plenty of attention across the globe. Even more popular than the sports themselves, however, are the athletes that play them — at least the ones who can claim they are…
Boston Judge Accused of Obstruction by Helping Undocumented Immigrant Escape
A Boston-area judge and her court officer have been accused of conspiracy to obstruct justice by helping an undocumented immigrant escape from a courthouse. The judge in question is Newton District Court Judge Shelley Richmond Joseph and the officer is Wesley MacGregor. According to NBC News, the two were accused of helping the twice-deported defendant escape ICE…
Amazon Will Be The Next U.S. E-Commerce Giant To Pull Out Of China
Amazon will be closing its domestic e-commerce marketplace business in China by July 18, becoming another major U.S. e-commerce company to call it quits in the China market. According to The Wall Street Journal, Amazon will continue running other business sectors in China including Kindle ebooks, Amazon Web Services, and cross-border operations. “We are notifying…
U.S. New-Home Construction Reaches Lowest Rate Since May 2017
Selling a home can be an exciting experience. You’re preparing for the next big chapter of your life, possibly starting a family, and likely have a large chunk of money coming in that you can spend on your new home. Unfortunately, selling a home can be quite stressful, as well — especially in a poor…
What Happened to Notre Dame’s 180,000 Bees?
The whole world was shocked to learn about the sudden fire that engulfed the spires of Paris’ 850-year-old cathedral on April 15. Everything from the glass mosaics to the towering wooden spires were impacted by the blaze. Some of these historic features will never be recovered; the use of glass mosaics have been featured in churches 300 years before…
How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home
Mold and mildew will grow almost anywhere there’s moisture. Considering that and the fact that it only takes 48 hours for mold to set in, prevention is key to keeping your home and your family safe. Ready to learn more about how you can prevent mold and mildew growth in your home? Keep reading for…
Beware of Unlicensed and Fraudulent Locksmith ‘Professionals’
Updated 9/22/20 There are plenty of good people in this world, even if it doesn’t seem so at times. Unfortunately, there are just as many — if not more — people who are more interested in taking advantage of people than actually doing any good. There are all kinds of dishonest schemes out there that…