The Euro Cup 2020 is currently underway, and of course, everyone’s eyes are on the world’s star player: Cristiano Ronaldo. Known for being passionate about health, the player made headlines after removing two bottles of Coke that were set beside him during a recent press conference. The impact of this move has been much greater...
Imagine this: You or a loved one suffers from a severe health crisis and has to be rushed to the hospital. Then, months or years later, and during a pandemic-fuelled economic crisis, the hospital then sues you for thousands of dollars. According to a report by CNN, this is exactly what hospital chains in America...
If your favorite brunch item is avocado on toast and you always pay extra for guac, then I have the study for you. Researchers from five American universities want to pay people to eat avocados every single day for six months. They first announced the study in 2018; however, it hasn’t yet actually taken place....
So many of us are nature lovers who admire creatures from land and sea at a respectable distance. However, there will always be those who want to take a step closer. Some feel the need to capture a trophy photo for their collection. The world of viral online media means sheer shock value can drastically...
Motherhood is a powerful bond. As this female gorilla proved at the Boston Zoo this month, it also crosses the boundaries between species. In this heartwarming video, a mom and gorilla hold babies together while the mother gorilla looks on lovingly at the human baby. (1) Mom And Gorilla Hold Babies Together Emily Austin took...
The covid-19 pandemic has put a strain on everyone. Each of us has been affected, one way or another. Some have sadly been affected a lot worse than others. However, that does not excuse foolish behavior. It does not excuse breaking rules, and it does not mean you can put other people at risk. That’s...
The Food And Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week they are beginning the process of putting a ban on menthol cigarettes. The goal is to improve the health of all Americans who choose to smoke menthol-based products, particularly youth and black Americans. (1) FDA To Ban Menthol Cigarettes The FDA announced a plan to ban...
You’ve likely heard about the Facebook data breach that happened over the weekend. If you haven’t, I’ll get you up to speed: Some posted information on 503 million Facebook users in a hacker forum online, and Facebook won’t be telling you if you’re one of them. (1) Here’s what you can do about it. Facebook...
Seaspiracy, Netflix’s new documentary, shocked viewers with its condemnation of commercial fishing. The same team behind 2014’s Cowspiracy displays the horrific damage of the aquaculture industry on the environment. However, the documentary also stirred up a boatload of controversy as conservation experts accuse the film of inaccuracies. Even some of the experts quoted in Seaspiracy...
In a historic move by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the democrats, New York legalized recreational cannabis for everyone over the age of 21. These are the ins and outs of the new legislation. (1) New York Legalizes Recreational Cannabis On March 25, 2021, New York legalized recreational cannabis for all people aged 21 and older....
Being an Uber, Lyft, taxi or other ride-service driver during the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy. These people have been putting themselves at risk for over a year now so that we can get where we need to go. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates the sacrifices these works make. Authorities criminally charged a San Francisco...
Are you planning on going on a roller coaster in California any time soon? If you are, I have some good news and some bad news for you. Good news: amusement parks in California will re-open in April. One example (after one-year with closed gates) is Disneyland Adventure Park, which is planning to reopen on...
