California Law Requires Pet Stores To Sell Rescue Animals
A new California law requires pet stores to exclusively sell animals from rescue shelters, imposing a $500 fine for…
Pollution Exposure During Pregnancy May Shorten Baby’s Life
A study found that pregnant women exposed to higher levels of air pollution gave birth to babies with shorter…
Scientists Warn Yellowstone Supervolcano Could Erupt Sooner Than Thought
Researchers warned that a massive volcano underneath Yellowstone National Park could erupt sooner than expected,…
Larry Flynt Offers $10 Million Reward For Info Leading To Trump Impeachment
Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt used a full-page ad in the Washington Post to offer a $10 million bounty for…
UCLA Offering Depression Screenings For All Incoming Students
To lessen the stigma of seeking mental health treatment, and to help manage stress, UCLA will now offer free depression…
Boys Scouts Will Allow Girls To Join
The Boys Scouts of America will begin admitting girls next year and allowing them to attain the rank of Eagle Scout,…
Report: Today’s Teens Taking Longer To Grow Up
Studies have found that modern teens are less likely to engage in a number of “adult” activities like drinking, sex, or…
Tamagotchi Digital Pets Return To Market
Bandai, maker of the popular ‘90s toy Tamagotchi that allowed users to feed and care for a “digital pet,” is bringing…
Study: Universe Probably Not Computer Simulation
By studying the quantum behavior of particles, two physicists claim to have disproved a theory that our physical…
NFL Considering Forcing Players To Stand During Anthem
After renewed controversy over players kneeling during the “Star-Spangled Banner” to protest racism, NFL team owners…
Scientists: Oceans Provide Enough Wind Power For All Civilization
A new report shows that winds over the earth’s oceans could provide enough renewable electricity for the entire planet.…
Dove Apologizes For Ad Accused Of Racism
After backlash over the image, Dove apologized for an ad that appeared to show a black woman turning into a white…
AOL Instant Messenger Shutting Down Permanently
After 20 years, AOL Instant Messenger, which influenced everything from text messaging to modern apps like Snapchat,…
Pro-Life Congressman Who Asked Mistress To Abort Will Resign
Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), an outspoken abortion critic, announced his resignation after revelations that he asked a woman…
Report: New STD Cases Hit Record High In 2016
A CDC report found that new cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. hit a record high in 2016, with…
Anti-Nuclear Weapons Organization Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for their work on…
Study: Humans Caught Herpes From Ancient Hominin Ancestor
A new study found that genital herpes, which affects roughly 1 in 6 adults, was passed from apes to humans by a…
Study: Playing Outdoors Protects Against Nearsightedness
With childhood nearsightedness on the rise, new research suggests that playing outdoors in natural light might protect…
Yahoo Confirms Data Breach Affected 100% Of Accounts
Verizon, parent company of Yahoo, has reported that a 2013 data breach affected every single Yahoo account in existence…
Google, Facebook Spread Misinformation About Las Vegas Shooting
In the aftermath of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, both Facebook and Google’s algorithms spread false reports to…