Study: Toxic Chemical Exposure in Workplaces Increases Risk of Heart Diseases Posted November 10, 2019 A study conducted in Hawaii revealed that exposure to high levels of occupational pesticides can increase the risk of having heart diseases. P…
Australian State Uses High-Tech Cameras to Catch Distracted Drivers Posted November 9, 2019 New South Wales in Australia plans to roll out AI cameras that can catch drivers who use mobile phones inside vehicles. According to Andrew Constance, the state’s minister for …
Orangutan with Some Human Rights Arrives in the United States Posted November 8, 2019 An orangutan who rose to fame for being granted some human rights finally arrived at a sanctuary in Florida, United States. Sandra, a 33-year-old orangutan, wa…
Child Model without Legs Joins Paris Fashion Week Posted November 7, 2019 A nine-year-old from Birmingham, United Kingdom, made history as the first double amputee to model at Paris Fashion Week. Daisy-May Demetre
Study: Employees Happier and More Productive If Employers Show Kindness Posted November 6, 2019 A study revealed that a simple act of kindness from an employer improves employees’ morale and mental health. Penn State University researchers conducted a thr…
Google Assistant Now Available for People without Internet Connection Posted November 5, 2019 Google has announced that its virtual assistant will now be available for people who have no Internet access in India. Available on Internet-connected devices like smartphones …
Amazon to Buy 100,000 Electric Vans as Part of Pledge against Climate Change Posted November 4, 2019 Amazon announced that it will buy 100,000 electric delivery vans as part of its pledge to fight climate change. Jeff Bezos, the company’s CEO, made the announcement during a Na…
Instagram to Regulate Posts Promoting Diet Products and Cosmetic Surgery Posted November 3, 2019 Photo sharing platform Instagram has imposed stricter rules on posts endorsing diet products and cosmetic surgery. Under the new rules, certain weight-loss and…
California Signs Law Reclassifying Independent Contractors Posted November 2, 2019 California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will reclassify independent contractors into regular employees, effective January 1, 2020. Under the new Assembly Bill 5 …
UK’s Labour Party Proposes Closing Down Private Schools Posted November 1, 2019 The Labour Party, the United Kingdom’s current opposition group, proposed a motion to abolish private schools and redistribute their assets to state schools. T…