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Speeding Reported to Be A Top Mistake in Many Fatal Teen Driving Accidents
There are many factors that affect the rate of fatal car crashes for teens. For instance, the rate of these crashes for 16-year-olds is nearly twice as high at night. But in a new report from AAA, speeding was reported as one of the top factors in fatal crashes involving teen drivers in the past…
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Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Offers Feedback on Student Protests
Sports have emerged as one of the many unlikely battlegrounds for cultural conflicts in recent years. Most recently, Colin Kaepernick started a wave of protests that has swept over the NFL and touched numerous college football teams. However, Alabama Crimson Tide Coach Nick Saban has offered his own feedback as a coach on the recent…
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NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Narrowly Avoids Serious Damage From Hurricane Matthew
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida was in the direct path of Hurricane Matthew in the beginning of October, but seems to have avoided major damage. “We’re closely monitoring the weather conditions and working with our partners at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force State to safeguard facilities and personnel in the potentially…
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Like Humans, This Japanese Robot Sweats to Cool Down
The average person has up to 4 million sweat glands acting as the body’s coolant system to protect it from overheating. However, humans aren’t the only things that can overheat. Machines, particularly humanoid robots, also generate heat as they perform tasks. Unfortunately, robots have never had the capacity to sweat it out like humans do…
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Healthcare Panel Advises Mothers to Keep Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding can be a time-consuming endeavor, whether you’re nursing the baby or pumping milk while you’re on the job — in 2015, 26.8% of respondents to a survey said they expressed milk between five and 15 times a week. Now, a new report says that too many mothers are stopping breastfeeding too soon, and a…
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First-Time Buyers May Make Up Half of Housing Market Next Year
We may have a few months to go until the end of 2016, but the housing market is already looking forward to the year ahead. According a recent report conducted by Zillow, and findings from the National Association of Realtors, first-time home buyers are poised to make up half of the overall housing market in…
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New Company Lets You Trade In Unused Vacation Days For Cash
It’s been all over the news recently, but it isn’t really groundbreaking to anyone. Americans aren’t using all of their vacation days, despite assurances that not taking time off can lead to burnout and other health issues — research has even shown that vacation is good for families, with 37% of families saying that it…
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87 of Robin William’s Bikes Go Up For Auction With All Proceeds Going to Charity
Biking is one of the most enjoyed athletic and recreational activities in the country — a full 33% of Americans stated that they ride bikes for fun. And now, it’s a subject of interest for many shoppers and Robin Williams fans, after 87 of the comedian’s bikes were put up for auction earlier this month.…
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Marijuana Taking a High Precedence in November’s Election
The upcoming election in November isn’t just about choosing what presidential candidate is the right fit for leading the country. For nine states, a huge part of their electoral process this year has been dedicated to opening up discussion about legalizing marijuana use. These nine states are focusing their efforts on relaxing their legal statues…
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Macy’s to Kick Off Black Friday Sales Earlier Than Ever This Year
In recent years, retailers like Walmart, Target, Sears, and Kohl’s have come under fire for opening their stores to Black Friday shoppers on Thanksgiving Day. This criticism, however, hasn’t made much of an impact on these big chains looking to capitalize on the biggest money-making opportunity of the year. In fact, Macy’s has announced that…