The housing market was yet another sector of the economy that got hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020 when the economy took a nosedive and unemployment skyrocketed, housing sales dropped by an average of seventy percent [1]. It appears, however, that as businesses, workplaces, restaurants, and stores have opened up, the housing...
When playing sports, what do you typically like to wear? Chances are, something comfortable that allows for movement and that, frankly, you can forget about and focus on the game. This is exactly what the Norwegian Women’s Beach Handball team wants. Unfortunately, they, as well as every other women’s volleyball team, are being forced to...
The world we live in today is so different from what I remember as a child. Everything technological advances, to laws and rights changes. Gender, in particular, has been a hot topic this past year or two. Along with that, many voices have arrived, letting us all know how they wish to be identified. More...
Just a casual day at the office has a whole different meaning when your job is to protect the gorillas in Virunga National Park. A worker snapped a gorilla selfie with two of the animals he takes care of daily that quickly went viral. It’s clear in the photo that the animals want to be...
Meteor showers are incredible sights to see. Unfortunately, some of the brightest and best take place in the wintertime, which means sitting outside to enjoy them is a bit on the chilly side. The good news is, however, that one of 2021’s most spectacular meteor showers takes place in the warm, lazy days of summer....
In September 2020 Apple released the iOS 14 [1]. This new phone comes with several new upgrades, including new privacy features. This new function comes in the form of the iPhone green dot at the top of your screen. When that light comes on, it means the app you’re using is accessing your camera. The...
Editor’s note 7/21/2021: Fact Checkers have suggested that this weed-be-gone spray may not work very effectively. Vinegar was studied and found to not be a particularly effective weed killer. Commercially available vinegar was not strong enough to control weeds. Higher concentrates of vinegar can control weeds, but they require protective equipment to handle. Additionally, using...
Think about how much you love long weekends. Four days of working, three days of rest. For many of us, we are happier and more relaxed these weeks. Now, imagine if you can have a 4 day work week every single week. Well if you live in Iceland, they tried this to see if it...
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in July 2021 and was updated in October 2023 People seem to have a love-hate relationship with beets. Whether you love or hate them, there is no question this vegetable packs a bevy of nutritious health benefits. Beets are versatile in their flavor profile, dependent upon how they...
A group of high school students went viral for protesting a sexist dress code. Student Evita Frick Hisaw, 16, arranged and documented the protest on TikTok and Instagram. She explained that she and her friends decided to make a stand during an assembly when the principal addressed the dress code to ban midriff-revealing outfits. It...
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...
When it comes to nature and the environment, we all have our own thoughts and views about what our role is. Some of us just have a way of connecting with animals and in a way that protects them without getting in their way. In St Ives, England, Rob Adamson is one such nature lover...
