Electronic cigarettes, better known as e- cigarettes have become a worldwide alternative to smoking cigarettes for many people. These disposable or battery charge devices allow smokers to maintain their fix. But is it really safer than cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes are widely promoted and used to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes, but a new analysis from UC San Francisco found that …
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Tiny rat casino sheds light on gambling addiction, new study says
Scientists at the University of British Columbia have made a surprising discovery that could pave the way for new treatments for problem gambling. Linda Aylesworth explains. The rats, who gambled for sugary treats, normally learn how to avoid the risky options. But that all changed when the scientists added flashing lights and sounds.
Read More »Zika Virus Causes Health Worries In U.S. “Video”
New cases of the Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects, have been confirmed in Florida and Illinois, state officials said. Two pregnant women in Illinois and three people in Florida were infected by the mosquito-borne virus while traveling outside of the country. Officials said they are monitoring both situations.
Read More »Nissan launches Micra Cup Limited Edition (Watch)
At the Montreal International Auto Show last week in Canada, Nissan announced the 2016 race calendar for the Nissan Micra Cup’s second season. Launched exclusively in the province of Quebec last year, the Nissan Micra Cup will expand to Ontario in 2016 with one race weekend at Calabogie Motorsports Park in May, and two race weekends at Canadian Tire Motorsports …
Read More »General Motors buys failed Uber rival Sidecar
General Motors buys Uber rival Sidecar, which shut down in December. The terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. GM says it will integrate some of Sidecar’s employees and assets into its own urban mobility team.
Read More »Microsoft to recall Surface Pro power Cords due to fire risks
Microsoft is planning to recall a number of Surface Pro power cords following overheating concerns. Twisting, pinching or winding the cables too tightly over an extended period of time could lead to overheating problems with the power cables, the firm says.
Read More »Murdery mystery game Danganronpa Coming to PC in February
Spike Chunsoft announced that the PC version of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc will arrive on Steam this February. Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair stars another group of students from Hope’s Peak Academy. The fifteen high schoolers are taken to Jabberwock Island by Usami, a punk and white rabbit acting as their teacher. The goal is to help them build bonds with …
Read More »Pablo Escobar’s Florida mansion razed, a last vestige of Miami’s 1980s cocaine wars “Video”
Pablo Escobar’s name has been trending since the hit Netflix show Narcos, which documents the life of the Colombian drug lord, hit the web. He’s also been brought up in in the recent manhunt for Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, as they two men have more than a few similarities. On Tuesday morning (January 19), an all pink …
Read More »Germany is the best country in the world: US News Unveils 2016 Best Countries Rankings
Germany is the best country in the world — according to US News!. A report released at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday has ranked the best countries in the world, putting Germany in the number one spot. This is based on new research that aggregates 75 scores for everything from culture to business and regulation, and much …
Read More »Amber Coffman: Musician Accuse Publicist of Sexual Abuse
Amber Coffman, lead singer of Dirty Projectors and featured vocalist for Major Lazer’s ‘Get Free’, took to her Twitter today to very publicly call out founder of Life or Death PR and Management Heathcliff Berru, alledging he sexually assaulting her in front of fellow music industry peers.
Read More »Jamie-Lynn Sigler: ‘Former Sopranos’ star reveals 15-year battle with MS
Jamie-Lynn Sigler has just revealed a 15-year battle with multiple sclerosis that she has kept publicly secret until now. “I wasn’t ready until now” to reveal her illness, first diagnosed at age 20, the 34-year-old Sigler told People magazine. “You’d think that after all these years, somebody would be settled with something like this, but it’s still hard to accept.”
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