New research suggests ride-sharing taxi alternative Uber is responsible for a reduction in drunk-driving deaths and accidents across the United States. That would be great, but hold on — the data so far struggles to show a direct connection...
The skies above Nairobi National Park were full of ash and smoke on April 30 as the Kenyan government set 105 tons of ivory — elephant tusks — ablaze. Over one ton of rhinoceroses horn also went up in...
Entrepreneurship is the foundation of the American economy. While two in five employees strive to be their own boss, it’s not for the fainthearted — entrepreneurship is serious business. But there are certain factors that may help determine your...
NBC's The Biggest Loser, a show known for its incredible weight loss makeovers, is in the hot seat following a study that revealed former contestants couldn’t manage to keep their weight off. The truth, it seems, is no matter...
The safety of drinking water at elementary schools is being questioned after high levels of lead were found in water fountains and faucets in a number of states. It remains to be seen whether the lead findings are the...
You’ve heard of military dogs, but what about dolphins? These gorgeous and intelligent creatures are back in the news with a report that the Russian Ministry of Defense has purchased five bottlenose dolphins for undisclosed purposes. If the dolphins...
Dogs rescued from the hell of a South Korean dog meat market are now safe in the United States and available for adoption. Of the 250 dogs saved from the Wonju, South Korea, dog meat operation, about 120 are...
The privately held Sports Authority was founded in 1928 as Gart Sports in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The name was changed to Sports Authority in 1987, with its company headquarters located in Englewood, Colorado. Private equity group Leonard Green &...
If you’re passionate about cooking, you may have spared a moment to wonder about the differences between a microwave and toaster oven. Probably when you think of a toaster oven, your mind roams back through the years to when...
HIIT seems to be a popular buzzword these days. But what exactly is it? It stands for high-intensity interval training. Think sprint training as opposed to long-distance running, for example. It’s doing short bursts of intense exercise interspersed with...
