Man Gives Seat Upgrades to Anyone Who Spots Him at Airport Posted September 3, 2017 An American travel blogger promises to trade his first or business class seat with anyone who spots him at any airport. Gilbert Ott, founder of the travel blog God Save the Poi…
Car Finance Companies Shut Down Late-Paying Customers’ Cars Posted September 2, 2017 Some car finance companies in the United Kingdom are installing devices that can immobilize their customers’ cars when they fail to pay on time. In an attempt to ensure on-time…
Disney to Launch World’s First Star Wars Hotel Posted September 1, 2017 Disney has confirmed that the world’s first Star Wars-themed hotel will open its doors to the public in 2019. Star Wars, a blockbuster scienc…
Pavegen Helps London Create Its First ‘Smart Street’ Posted August 31, 2017 Pavegen [PEYV-jen], a company that specializes in energy-harvesting flooring, has just brought London’s firs…
Researchers Test Mental Health Chatbot’s Effectiveness Posted August 30, 2017 A group of researchers has recently published a study on the use of a chatbot in healthcare. Researchers from the Stanford School of Medicine conducted an experiment using Woeb…
South Korean Grandmother Gains Following on YouTube Posted August 29, 2017 The star of the YouTube channel “Grandma’s Diary,” Park Mak-rye, has joined the ranks of popular YouTubers. Park is a 70-year-old South Korean who runs a resta…
Hollywood Firms Continue to Invest in Bollywood Posted August 28, 2017 More Hollywood entertainment producers are investing in Bollywood as the Indian film industry continues to show a lot of promise. Since 2007, major American pr…
Human Chain Saves Drowning Family Posted August 27, 2017 Eighty people saved a family from drowning at the Panama City Beach in Florida, USA, by forming a linear human chain. Two boys aged 8 and 11 were stranded in a…
Schools Teach Mindfulness to Students Posted August 26, 2017 Students learn to cope with stress and become disciplined through mindfulness programs in schools. In January 2010, parent Fiona Jensen initiated a mindfulness…
Woman Becomes Victim of Tick-Borne Disease Posted August 25, 2017 An American woman has succumbed to the Bourbon virus, a rare tick-borne illness, and its complications. While on an outdoor trip on Mothers’ D…