FTC Fines Google Citing YouTube Violations of Children’s Privacy Law
In a 3-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission voted to fine Google an amount between $150 and $200 million. The fine, which was first reported…
Could Graphene Clothing Help Prevent Mosquito Bites?
Graphene may serve as an excellent barrier against mosquitoes, according to a new study. This, of course, has deeper implications as the potential for a…
A new study says you can substantially lower your risk of early death by doing housework
Whaaaat? Really. According to a new study just doing light housekeeping such as cooking or washing dishes could potentially lower your risk of early death in a…
SpaceX’s ‘Starman’ mannequin behind the wheel of a red Tesla Roadster complete orbit around the sun
SpaceX’s ‘Starman’ mannequin behind the wheel of a red Tesla Roadster attached atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket was shot into space over a year ago on…
Teen’s positive activities disrupted by social media may harm their mental health
Data has previously shown that social media is linked to depression in teenage girls, especially. And a new study shows that it may be a…
Widespread Drug Screening Recommended By Expert Panel
A panel of public health experts wants doctors to start asking every adult patient whether they have engaged in any illicit drug use. The U.S….
Facebook To Face Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Software
A U.S. court has rejected Facebook Inc.’s (NASDAQ: FB) effort to undo a class action lawsuit over the company’s face recognition technology. Facebook users in…
Sixteen states suing to keep T-Mobile and Sprint merger from happening
Oregon added itself to the list of states who are suing to keep T-Moble and Sprint from merging. This brings the total to 16 and…
Uber Losses Prompt Hiring Freeze
Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE: UBER), facing mounting losses, has instituted a hiring freeze for several departments in the company. According to an Uber spokesman, a…
Overdose Deaths Decreased Last Year
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of overdose deaths decreased in 2018, the first time in…