22 Miners Freed In Nicaragua As Rescue Efforts Continue
Nicaraguan rescuers have saved 22 of at least 26 workers trapped in a mine collapse and were working Saturday to free the rest, officials said.Rosario Murillo, Nicaragua’s first lady, said 20 of the miners were freed late Friday, in addition to…
The Ultimate Stag Weekend Destinations
Your stag celebrations should be something that you remember forever, which is why many men are now taking to the skies and jetting off for a weekend abroad. If you want a stag weekend that you’ll never forget, check out…
UK Banks Face Full CMA Competition Probe
Markets watchdog the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has recommended a full competition inquiry into banks.The provisional decision recommends a full-scale inquiry into the banking sector including the provision of current accounts and business lending. The process will start with…
CDC: Scientist Kept Mum About Dangerous Bird Flu Blunder
An investigation into a potentially dangerous blunder involving bird flu samples at a government lab found that a scientist kept silent about the accident and revealed it only after other employees noticed something fishy. Officials on Friday released the results of an…
40 Percent Of Americans Will Develop Diabetes, Study Says
Approximately two out of every five Americans will develop type 2 diabetes at some point during their adult lives, according to new U.S. government estimates. The ongoing diabetes and obesity epidemics have combined with ever-increasing human lifespans to raise lifetime risk of type…
New Harry Potter Attraction Opens At Florida Theme Park
The new Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando opened on Tuesday to crowds of fans eager to be among the first to experience the theme park’s Diagon Alley expansion based on J.K. Rowling’s books and the popular films about the…
Gas Explosion Destroys Vienna Rooftop Apartment
Around 6 p.m. on Thursday evening, a gas explosion ripped through the top floor of a residential building in Vienna’s Margareten district. According to police spokesman Roman Hahslinger, the incident occurred on the top floor of a residential building in…
Experimental Therapy Trains Patients’ Immune Systems To Fight Melanoma
On the heels of a push from the U.S. surgeon general to act as the number of skin cancer cases rapidly increases, researchers are testing an experimental therapy that trains the body’s immune system to fight melanoma. Melanoma, the most…
Are Expired Medications OK To Take?
There is a lot of confusion surrounding expiration dates on over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Some people use the stamped date as a loose guideline, others adhere to it strictly, and a few keep their bathroom cabinets stocked with outdated pills…
2015 Audi TT Interior Previewed At CES
The next generation of Audi’s TT sports car is on its way soon, and this preview of the car’s interior flaunts Audi’s emphasis on high tech as much as high style. A fully digital instrument display leads the driver’s focus, replacing the…