New “Distracted Walking” Legislation Will Outlaw Texting, and Even Talking, While Walking
Stamford, Connecticut proposal would make texting, and even talking, on an electronic device while walking illegal; claimed that its purpose “is not to raise money for the city, but to hopefully educate the public.” Residents will face an initial fine… more »
38 out of 60 shampoos found to contain harmful manufacturing solvent in tests by Hong Kong consumer watchdog
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog found 38 out of 60 shampoo samples it tested contained a harmful solvent used in manufacturing. The Consumer Council also found 20 per cent of the shampoos contained allergy-causing preservatives, and one tested positive… more »
Scientists remotely hacked a brain, controlling body movements
The effort, led by physics professor Arnd Pralle, PhD, of the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences, focused on a technique called “magneto-thermal stimulation;” requires implantation of specially built DNA strands and nanoparticles which… more »
63 Shot, 8 Dead In Chicago's 2nd Most Violent Weekend Of 2017
At least 63 people were shot in the city, and eight of them were killed, police said. More than half of them were wounded over 13 hours from Saturday to early Sunday. At least 16 more people were shot through the day Sunday, including three on the same… more »
Russia pays off balance of Soviet Union's foreign debt
Moscow made the final payment on the remaining foreign debt inherited from the Soviet Union. Russia took on the debt after the other former Soviet republics refused to pay. “The debt to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the amount of $125.2 million has been… more »
First shipment of American coal sets sail for Ukraine
The first cargo of Pennsylvanian coal is on its way to Ukraine under a deal sealed between US Xcoal Energy & Resources and Ukrainian state-run Centrenergo earlier this year, the Ukrainian Embassy said on its Facebook page. Ukraine will get 700,000 tons… more »
No troop pullout, threats to Pakistan in Trump speech on new Afghanistan strategy (VIDEO)
US President Donald Trump said he ordered the US military to aggressively engage the Taliban and “fight to win” in Afghanistan “killing terrorists,” signaling there will be no “rapid exit” from the 16-year war. more »
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