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Social Media Is Making Online Shopping More Convenient Than Ever
Could online shopping be ruining the American economy as we know it? According to the latest research, even the most obscure industries — like health and beauty, for example — are being uprooted by small businesses that have capitalized on the growing trend of e-commerce. Business Insider reported that subscription services for household items have…
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At-Home Teeth Whitening Leaves U.K. Man With Hole in Throat
A 22-year-old man in the U.K. has been left with a hole in his throat after using over-the-counter teeth whitening strips he purchased in hopes of emulating the pearly whites of his idol, movie star Channing Tatum. Jake Barrett apparently had a severe allergic reaction to the Crest 3D White Whitestrips, which left him with…
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Will Google Decide the Next Presidential Election?
To say that the Internet has had a profound impact on the world would be to understate its significance. There are more than 100 billion global search engine inquiries conducted each month, connecting people to new businesses and services, giving them access to information — and determining the next presidential election. In a recent experiment,…
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The Danger of Forgetting to Brush Your Teeth
If you’re one of the 25% of adults who don’t brush twice a day, you’re going to want to sit down and read this. The Guardian recently chatted with Francesco D’Aiuto, a senior lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, about how brushing twice a day isn’t just good for a patient’s oral health,…
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UK Study Reveals that Private School Students Earn More Than State School Contemporaries
A new UK study reveals that alumni who graduate from privately funded universities are likely to earn more money than alumni from state schools. The study was conducted by Sutton Trust and Upreach. For their research, they examined individuals who had careers that dealt with law and finances. Between the privately funded universities and state…
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Millennial Newlyweds Increasingly Ask for Cash Instead of Wedding Gifts
For decades, part of planning a wedding has always included registering for gifts. By registering with a website or retail store, spouses-to-be are able to easily communicate what kinds of gifts they’d prefer to receive from their wedding guests. However, as the millennial generation continues to reach peak marriage age, a major generational shift is…
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New Fence Installed Where Little Girl Drowned in Coachella Canal
According to a recent report from the Desert Sun, a new fence is being installed along the Coachella Canal after the death of a child. Seven-year-old Annie Lee Palmer, a Columbus, Ohio native, was visiting her grandmother in Niland when she was reported missing on July 28. Her body was found two days later, 15…
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This Prestigious University Eliminated Standardized Testing to Level the Playing Field
Over the past year, parents and educators alike have been debating the use of standardized testing within the United States. George Washington University, a prestigious university in Virginia, is officially the first school to stop talking and take action. As of early August, the school will no longer take standardized test scores into consideration. Throughout…
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What do the United Kingdom’s Solar Subsidy Cuts Really Mean?
The United Kingdom’s (UK) Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) just announced plans for 2016 that will slowly phase out the subsidy programs offered for small solar farms. In part of this plan, the DECC is also taking a look at their feed in tariff (FIT) program, which seeks to incentivize solar energy rather…
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How Your Friends’ Nuptials are Screwing Your Bank Account
When one typically plans their budget, they don’t often put a category for “friend’s weddings”. But maybe we should start. In her most recent article for Washington Post‘s monthly feature, Wedding Guest Wednesday, writer and editor Lisa Bonos tells of how she gets invited to more weddings than she can afford. And while she tries…