Remodeling is a major part of property ownership. Across the United States, homeowners remodel more than 14.2 million bathrooms and 10.2 million kitchens annually. Though plenty of household improvements are strictly for a boost in appearance and value, many homeowners have to remodel out of necessity. Though this year wasn’t as bad in terms of […]
The MLB postseason is underway and a lot of fans have watched their teams struggle either all season long or down the stretch, only to be knocked off by either the Red Sox, Astros, Brewers, or Dodgers. Luckily, even fans of the worst team in the country can still look forward to the end of […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a serious problem if not properly identified, diagnosed, and treated. Unfortunately, one in five children in the U.S. have learning or attention disorders such as dyslexia and ADHD, but 48% of parents believe — incorrectly — that their kids will actually outgrow these cognitive difficulties. Now, we have […]
“It’s a sad day for American retail,” said Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, a retail research and consulting firm. “There are generations of people who grew up on Sears and now it’s not relevant. When you are in the retail business, it’s all about newness. But Sears stopped innovating.” That’s right, the once […]
While many different social messages teach children how society defines what it means to be male or female, one huge way children learn to about gender roles is through play. Children’s toys are frequently designed based on what companies assume that most boys and most girls will like. For example, toy cars and trucks might […]
By 2026, the U.S. will be short by 175,000 truck drivers. But, according to New York-based startup Transfix CEO and co-founder Drew McElroy, the trucking industry is suffering from more than a driver shortage. More than 3 billion tons of hazardous materials and other good are shipped in the U.S. every year. But, with technology […]
During a football tailgate, Dr. Carlos Vargas, President of Southeast Missouri State University, was recorded drinking beer from a beer bong. The video went viral online and has sparked a debate about binge drinking on college campuses, both during football tailgates and throughout typical college life. According to Fox 43, the incident prompted an apology […]
In a tragic forklift accident Thursday, September 6, Shakeem Farnum, 43, suffered catastrophic head trauma. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Lincoln Hospital. Police on the scene explained the death was caused by the way a forklift was being driven, The New York Post reported at the time. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating […]
Martavious Banks was shot during a traffic stop on September 17 in South Memphis and is currently in the hospital in critical condition with a collapsed lung. He was shot by an officer of the Memphis Police Department, whose name has not been released. According to MPD Director Mike Rallings, the incident was not captured by the […]
After countless heat waves, enormous wildfires, and warming oceanic temperatures, as of September 21, Southern Californians haven’t taken a breath of fresh air in nearly three months. The smog plaguing Southern California has officially lasted 87 days in a row, the longest we’ve seen in recent history. In fact, Southern California hasn’t had a streak this […]