Global economic growth is likely to slow down towards the end of the year, according to a forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF points to the weak financial industry and uncertainty in a few national economies as factors that contribute to the slowdown. It urged developed economies to trim their budget deficits […]
Chest compressions are as effective as defibrillation for patients who suffer from cardiac arrest outside the hospital, according to a new study. Only eight percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients in the United States survive. But a comparison of chest compressions and defibrillation, two life-saving techniques to revive the heart, found that compressions are as […]
President Barack Obama defended during Friday’s press conference the government’s efforts to breathe life into the weak economy, and slammed Republicans for delaying congressional action ahead of the mid-term elections. Obama also discussed other issues, reiterating that Middle East peace talks are going to be tough but were worth the effort, and urged religious tolerance […]
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) released new rules on Friday that will allow longer rest periods and enforce shorter working hours for airline pilots to prevent fatigue and compromising passenger safety. The long-anticipated new rules were made to make sure pilots are well-rested between flights, especially those who fly overnight or undertake successive […]
A worldwide travel alert was issued on Thursday by the U.S. State Department, warning Americans “of the potential for anti-U.S. demonstrations in many countries” following plans of a small Christian church in Florida to burn copies of the Koran this Saturday. Pastor Terry Jones told media later Thursday that their plans have been cancelled following […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a stern warning to distributors of electronic cigarettes, accusing them of violating rules for unsubstantiated claims and employing poor practices in manufacturing their products. E-cigarettes are battery-operated gadgets with cartridges that contain nicotine and other substances. The FDA said that distributors falsely advertise that their products help […]
Credit card use fell for the 23rd straight month, following the ongoing trend of less consumer borrowing among Americans, and adding more pressure to the already weak economy. The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that annual borrowing rate in July was $3.6 billion, the 17th fall in credit during the last 18 months. Meanwhile, auto […]
Universal is planning to produce and adapt Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” to the silver screen and television. The film and TV divisions of the company will make three movies and TV shows based on the author’s Dark Tower novels, short stories, and comic books. Director Ron Howard is helming the first movie as well as […]
Research scientists at Oxford University have said that taking vitamin B supplements could slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, if not prevent the brain from shrinking as what happens in elderly people. The researchers have discovered that people taking the supplements retained their cognitive functions longer. Some subjects in the study had their neurological […]
Billionaire George Soros announced on Tuesday that he will donate $100 million to Human Rights Watch to help it become a global organization. “It’s an American organization and that has become a drawback because America has lost the moral high ground for promoting human rights,” Soros said in a radio interview. “So I want the […]
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