New York Mets Manager Carlos Beltrán Out Over Sign-Stealing Scandal

New York Mets Manager Carlos Beltrán Out Over Sign-Stealing Scandal

Posted by on Jan 18th, 2020

Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets after being implicated in a sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball. Commissioner Robert Manfred recently announced findings that the Houston Astros illegally... 
Chinese Paddlefish Declared Extinct

Chinese Paddlefish Declared Extinct

Posted by on Jan 12th, 2020

One of the world’s largest freshwater fish has just been declared extinct. The Chinese paddlefish, or Chinese swordfish, apparently succumbed to the overfishing, habitat fragmentation, and loss of biodiversity in its native... 
Fake Draft Texts Prompt Warning From Military

Fake Draft Texts Prompt Warning From Military

Posted by on Jan 8th, 2020

The U.S. Army is warning Americans about a wave of “fraudulent text messages” being sent that falsely say that they’ve been drafted into military service. The messages appear to have been sent to individuals nationwide... 
Colgate To Launch Plaque-detecting Toothbrush

Colgate To Launch Plaque-detecting Toothbrush

Posted by on Jan 6th, 2020

Leading global consumer products company Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE: CL) has announced that it will soon be launching its own unique take on improving consumers’ tooth brushing experience. The Colgate Plaqless Pro smart electric... 
Roasted Vegetables Proven Part Of Ancient Diet

Roasted Vegetables Proven Part Of Ancient Diet

Posted by on Jan 4th, 2020

A new paper published by archaeologist Lyn Wadley of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and her colleagues in the journal Science presents rare proof of prehistoric humans’ consumption of carbohydrate-rich... 
New Year Brings Increased Prescription Drug Prices

New Year Brings Increased Prescription Drug Prices

Posted by on Jan 2nd, 2020

Leading drug makers celebrated the New Year by once again raising the list prices of their drugs. The price hikes applied to a range of medications, including blood thinners, cancer therapies, and treatments for respiratory conditions,... 
Mosquitoes Develop Ability To Resist Toxins With Legs

Mosquitoes Develop Ability To Resist Toxins With Legs

Posted by on Dec 27th, 2019

Mosquitoes that carry malaria are becoming resistant to insecticides that were previously effective at killing them. Now, researchers believe they have identified a new way by which the mosquitoes become insecticide-resistant,... 
Facebook Buys Cloud Gaming Startup PlayGiga

Facebook Buys Cloud Gaming Startup PlayGiga

Posted by on Dec 25th, 2019

Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has announced its acquisition of PlayGiga, a Madrid-based company that specializes in cloud gaming. A Facebook spokesperson asked to comment on the purchase said, “We’re thrilled to welcome PlayGiga... 
Robinhood Fined Over Trade Execution Violations

Robinhood Fined Over Trade Execution Violations

Posted by on Dec 23rd, 2019

Robinhood Financial has been fined $1.25 million by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) over what the agency calls “execution violations” tied to customer equity orders, along with other supervisory failures.... 
World’s Oldest Fossil Forest Discovered In Upstate New York

World’s Oldest Fossil Forest Discovered In Upstate New York

Posted by on Dec 21st, 2019

Scientists have unearthed evidence of the world’s oldest forest in a quarry in the town of Cairo, New York. The fossilized forest, dating back nearly 400 million years, is believed to be 3 million years older than the previous... 
Two Apples Daily Could Prevent Heart Attack

Two Apples Daily Could Prevent Heart Attack

Posted by on Dec 19th, 2019

The classic idiom “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be more correct than previously thought. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that eating two apples a day may help lower high... 
3-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline In The Works

3-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline In The Works

Posted by on Dec 17th, 2019

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has unanimously voted to proceed with a proposal to set up a new hotline for suicide prevention and mental health. The proposal calls for the agency to set up a 3-digit number, similar... 
Lots of Sleep Associated With Higher Stroke Risk

Lots of Sleep Associated With Higher Stroke Risk

Posted by on Dec 15th, 2019

A new study out of China appears to show that lots of sleep has been associated with an increased risk of having a stroke. The study, conducted by Xiaomin Zhang, MD, PhD, of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan,... 
Saudi Aramco Now Largest Listed Company In World

Saudi Aramco Now Largest Listed Company In World

Posted by on Dec 13th, 2019

Saudi Aramco, which just launched the world’s largest initial public offering (IPO), is now the largest listed company in the world. Aramco’s public debut listed 1.5 percent of its shares on the Saudi Tadawul, which were sold... 
Russia Banned From International Sports Events For 4 Years

Russia Banned From International Sports Events For 4 Years

Posted by on Dec 11th, 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has banned Russia from major international sports events for the next four years over a longstanding doping scandal. The sanctions are because of the extensive fabrications WADA investigators...