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Typhoid Drug Resistant Discovered; Spreading Across Asia, Africa

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 12, 2015 03:02 PM EDT

A very deadly typhoid superbug is getting spread across Asia and Africa, which is creating a huge problem, as this study was initially scraped off as being under appreciated. The international study system issued a critical warning that the H58 bacterium is being spread from a single family of bacteria, which is resistant to almost all antibiotics. read more

Study: Want To Do Bottoms-Up Faster? Change Your Drinking Glass

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 12, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

Researchers have identified that the shape of the drinking glass has a big impact on the way a person drinks. It was found that people who drink from straight glasses tend to drink less than people who drink from curved glasses. So the next time, one wants to take part in a Bottoms-Up competition, remember to pick a straight glass! read more

Coffee And Its Effects: What Does Caffeine Does To Our Brain? Like What Cocaine Does!

Gemmie Caranay   | May 12, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Caffeine can act up adenosine receptors to the brain, just like what cocaine does to our brain. read more

Nepal Earthquake Today Epicentred At China; Two New Quakes Kill At Least Four

Althea Serad   | May 12, 2015 01:20 PM EDT

A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.4 hit Nepal at 7:05 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, May 5, according to the US Geological Survey. This earthquake was followed shortly by another powerful one, of magnitude 6.3, hitting the region less than an hour later. read more

U.S. Mom Urges United Airlines To Train Crew On How To Deal People With Autism

Janice Tapil   | May 12, 2015 10:05 AM EDT

A U.S. mom has urged the United Airlines to let their crew undergo training on how to handle people with autism. read more

Picasso Original ‘Les Femmes d’Alger’ Sells For $179 Million, Breaks World Art Record

Jotham D. Funclara   | May 12, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

In a record-breaking art auction, Pablo Picasso's "Les femmes d' Alger (Version O)" was sold for $179.4 million with fees last Monday night in New York. read more

Rohingya Muslim Boat Stucks Due to Overloading

Staff Reporter   | May 11, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Refugee activists stated that thousands of Rohingya Muslims are still stuck at sea on their overloaded boats, unable to dock on the port because of a people-smuggling's crackdown going on in Thailand and Malaysia. read more

China Interest Rates Are Cut To Halt Weakening Economy; How Bad Are Things?

Althea Serad   | May 11, 2015 07:12 AM EDT

China’s interest rates were cut for the third time in six months in hopes of lowering companies' borrowing costs and increasing the country’s weakening economy, which is reportedly headed for its worst year in a quarter of a century. The announcement was made by The People's Bank of China, the nation’s central bank, on Sunday. read more

New York City Takes Steps Toward Eco-Friendly Street Food

Staff Reporter   | May 11, 2015 02:51 AM EDT

New York City looks to revolutionize its street food vending system with new environmentally friendly food carts. read more

China and Russia Deepen Ties; A Signal To The U.S.?

Althea Serad   | May 11, 2015 03:09 AM EDT

China and Russia deepened their economic ties on Friday, May 8, after signing several agreements, which include a deal for Russia's Sberbank to open a $966.43 million credit line with the China Development Bank. read more

CDC Report Reveals Most Babies Are Born At Breakfast Time

Aishwarya Bhatt   | May 08, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

It has been finally proved that it is a myth that most of the babies are born at night. A study conducted by Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Center for Health Statistics reveals that most of the babies are born between 8am and 12 noon. Tuesday happens to be the most common day of birth. read more

Starbucks Sued for Customer's Burn Injury

Cybelle Go   | May 08, 2015 01:29 PM EDT

A police officer from North Carolina is suing Starbucks after suffering burn injuries from a very hot cup of coffee in 2012. read more

Chicago Approves US$5.5M Compensation For Survivors Of Police Torture In 70s And 80s

Bianca Ortega   | May 07, 2015 05:31 AM EDT

Chicago has on Wednesday approved a US$5.5-million compensation for survivors of police brutality and torture under the hands of former police commander Jon Burge's group, in a bid to end a dark chapter in its past. read more

Florida Woman, Rescued By Authorities From Estranged Boyfriend Through Text In Pizza Online Order

Cybelle Go   | May 07, 2015 10:09 AM EDT

A woman from Florida, held against her will by an estranged boyfriend, was rescued by the authorities through a discreet text sent through her pizza ordered online last Wednesday, according to Straits Times. read more

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