A court-appointed ankle monitor led to a man’s implication and arrest for murder. After lying to police about his whereabouts during the crime, they saw he had gone to a forest with the victim but left alone. GPS measures distance to determine location. […]
Robert Schiffmann, an innovator in microwave heating technology, has died. While he didn’t invent the household appliance himself, his work led him to invent microwaveable oatmeal, among others. Microwaving differs from all other cooking methods. […]
Controversial Governor Gavin Newsom of California has written a children’s book on dyslexia. Governor Newsom said in a statement that he suffers from dyslexia as well. It’s the most common specific learning disability. […]
Connecting with friends on social media may make us feel more disconnected than ever. Feelings of loneliness and jealousy often come with Facebook and Twitter use. Facebook may have hidden findings on this. […]
Biometrics are unchangeable physical characteristics used for tracking purposes. Fingerprints, retinal scans, and other individual traits that are with us for life may be used for identity verification. Illinois says biometrics can violate privacy. […]
Faking one’s own death is an unwise solution for life’s problems. Whether running from financial debts, a dead-end career, or a prison sentence, pretending to die and starting from scratch rarely works. A prominent South Carolina lawyer is learning the hard way. […]
There are always potholes, despite the wonders of traffic engineering. Scientists have developed theories of traffic flow and have implemented several types of interchanges to accommodate, but potholes remain. A Florida man planted a tree in one. […]
Nandi Bushell, 11, recently drummed for Foo Fighters at The Forum in Los Angeles. The band arranged for her to help them close out their set in front of a crowd of several thousand people, after being inspired by her love of music. How do kids build self-esteem? […]
Hurricane Ida continued its deadly path into New York City. Louisiana has already suffered problems from storm surge caused by Ida, while flood damage ravages New York. Inland flooding is a fatal consequence of hurricanes. […]
A black bear recently pilfered a box from a Connecticut woman’s porch. The victim of the bizarre theft posted home surveillance video of the incident on Facebook. The eight species of bear vary greatly. […]
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