Month: January 2022

Freshwater mussels, which may live for 100 years and clean our waterways, are disappearing in large numbers.

Freshwater mussels, which may live for 100 years and clean our waterways, are disappearing in large numbers.

  Freshwater mussels are dying quickly and in large numbers, with each mass death event putting these molluscs closer to extinction. The introduction of seawater recently killed all the Carter’s freshwater mussels south-western Australia. Approximately 160 mussels had been taken taken from the river and kept alive in cages while 3,000–4,000 in the river mussels …

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Natural disasters can actually strengthen married couples' bonds.

Natural disasters can actually strengthen married couples’ bonds.

  When newlyweds went through a natural disaster together, they were more likely to be happy with their relationship, according to new long-term research that looked at Hurricane Harvey. In some ways I didn’t really have a choice about whether to be interested in the effects of the hurricane because it happened in the middle …

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Over the past year, inflation has increased by 7%, reaching its highest level since 1982.

Over the past year, inflation has increased by 7%, reaching its highest level since 1982.

  According to a report from the Labor Department on Wednesday, inflation rose at its fastest rate in nearly 40 years in December. The CPI (consumer price index) was noted to have increased by 7%.   Economists had been expecting the gauge to increase 7% on an annual basis and 0.4% from November. If you …

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Cannabis may protect against Covid-19 infection, according to a new study.

Cannabis may protect against Covid-19 infection, according to a new study.

  Researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, can be bound to two cannabinoid acids found in hemp varieties of cannabis.   The research was led by Richard van Breemen from Oregon State’s Global Hemp Innovation Center and Linus Pauling Institute. Van Breemen said that hemp and many hemp extracts have a …

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In a new territorial battle, Mexico's worst gang is shooting explosives from a drone onto rival camps.

In a new territorial battle, Mexico’s worst gang is shooting explosives from a drone onto rival camps.

  Mexico’s deadliest drug cartel is said to have dropped a bomb from a drone on a rival camp in a new turf war. In a video people are seen running for their lives after the Jalisco New Generation Cartel is said to have attacked a camp in the woods. There were more attacks on …

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With an industry-wide labor shortage, Checkers & Rally's is putting out voice ordering bots at 267 locations to handle drive-thru orders.

With an industry-wide labor shortage, Checkers & Rally’s is putting out voice ordering bots at 267 locations to handle drive-thru orders.

Photo: Flickr   Voice ordering bots made by tablet company Presto will soon be used at 267 Checkers & Rally’s restaurants. The company, which is known for its double drive-thru lanes, said Monday that it will start using voice ordering bots at 267 of its corporate stores. The AI-powered voice assistants at the drive-thru will …

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Before it was discovered in South Africa, Omicron was found in wastewater in Nova Scotia.

Before it was discovered in South Africa, Omicron was found in wastewater in Nova Scotia.

  New data has shown that the Omicron variant was found in Nova Scotia wastewater before it was found in South Africa. The variant was first found in Nova Scotia on the 13th of December, which is a few weeks before it was reported on the 24th of November in South Africa.   The Alpha …

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According to the medical examiner, there is no indication of drugs or foul play in Bob Saget's death.

According to the medical examiner, there is no indication of drugs or foul play in Bob Saget’s death.

Photo by: Thebakersdaughter   On Monday, authorities said there is no evidence that drugs or foul play played a role in the death of actor and comedian Bob Saget, who was found dead on Saturday. The actor from “Full House” died on Sunday at the age of 65 in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida. …

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A beloved pet dog bolted into the wild. Rescuers discovered it stuck in 5 feet of snow four months later.

A beloved pet dog bolted into the wild. Rescuers discovered it stuck in 5 feet of snow four months later.

  As they climbed up into the mountains and looked for tracks in the snow, Leona Allen saw a dark figure under one of trees. Allen started rescuing animals for a group called Tahoe PAWS and TLC 4 Furry Friends, which is based in South Lake Tahoe, California. That’s where Allen lives.   The dog …

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Unions don't work: Google had a secret project to make employees think this.

Unions don’t work: Google had a secret project to make employees think this.

  New documents have shown that Google ran a campaign to discourage employees from unionizing. The campaign was called Project Vivian, and it ran at Google from late 2018 to early 2020, according to court documents. It was meant to fight employee activism and union organizing at the company.   In a January 7 ruling, …

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