Counseling Can Help Prevent Depression in New Mothers Posted March 31, 2019 A recent recommendation by a panel of medical and health experts says that counseling can prevent perinatal /ˌperəˈneɪtəl/ de…
Nike Faces Complaints after High-Tech Shoes’ Release Posted March 30, 2019 The much-awaited release of Nike’s newest self-lacing shoes was met with tons of complaints from some unhappy consumers. Dubbed “the future of sneakers,” the $…
Denver Teachers’ Strike Ends after Three Days Posted March 29, 2019 A teachers’ strike in Denver, Colorado, finally ended following a tentative agreement between school district officials and the teachers’ union. In early February, more than 2,…
Government to Review Major Hospital after Pigeon-Related Infections Posted March 28, 2019 Two patient deaths linked to an infection from pigeon droppings have prompted the review of Glasgow’s flagship hospital. While confined in the Queen Elizabeth …
Polar Bears Invade Towns on Russian Islands Posted March 27, 2019 A polar bear invasion on some Russian islands had resulted in a state of emergency. The bears appeared in towns on Russia’s Novaya Zemlya
Egyptian King’s Tomb Restored after a Decade-Long Project Posted March 26, 2019 The decade-long restoration of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb finally ended in January. The tomb of Tutankhamun [toot-ahng-kah-MUH
Finland Government’s Assistance Did Not Help Boost Employment Posted March 25, 2019 Finland's universal basic income (UBI) experiment did not help unemployed people get jobs, according to the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela). The UBI, also known …
Delivery App Changes Tipping Policy after Backlash Posted March 24, 2019 A US-based delivery app will be revamping its system of tip distribution to employees. Instacart, a grocery shopping and delivery app founded in 2012, announce…
Teenage Boy Builds Artificial Arms Using Lego Posted March 23, 2019 A 19-year-old student from Spain built artificial arms out of Lego blocks. Bioengineering student David Aguilar was born without a right forearm. As a child with such a conditi…
Prada-Owned Italian Pastry Shop to Open First Store in London Posted March 22, 2019 A famous pastry shop co-owned by Italian luxury brand Prada will open a branch in Mayfair, London, this April. Pasticceria Marchesi, also known as Marchesi 1824, is a favorite …