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Sweet 16 Party Comes to a Tragic End, With 5 Shot and Suspects On the Loose
When planning a Sweet 16 party — or any party, for that matter — there are dozens of details to take into account: location, food, beverages, music, entertainment and of course, invitations for everyone the teenager knows. Whether they are the parents or professional party-planners, anyone organizing such an event naturally wants everything to be…
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Man Attacked by Friend’s Neighbor Uses Frying Pan, Hammer for Self Defense
A Sioux Falls man was attacked over the weekend by a friend’s neighbor and chose to defend himself with whatever he could find. In this case, his weapons of choice were a frying pan and a hammer. The friend’s neighbor apparently had two of his tires slashed and went into the house to confront his…
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U.S. Launches Investigation Into Illegally Imported Chinese Steel
The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched a formal investigation earlier this week into Chinese steel companies over unregulated export practices. The decision to launch this probe comes after intelligence was found that shows China shipping their steel through Vietnam in order to avoid U.S. import tariffs. This also comes a few months after U.S.…
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Amazon Is Preparing for the Holiday Shopping Surge
Amazon is preparing for the expected holiday shopping surge. “We want to control our own destiny,” said Brian Olsavsky, Chief Financial Officer at Amazon.com Inc. Olsavsky is referring to the online retailer’s ability to prepare for the massive shopping spree that will occur over the next few weeks. Amazon has already leased over 40 planes…
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Protests and Violence Erupt in Chicago Following Trump’s Election
Trump Tower is permanently affixed to the Chicago skyline. A massive, 98-floor, 2.6 million square-foot residential building, with units worth well over Chicago’s median home price of $285,000, the tower now looks like a middle finger to the entire city. After Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, anger began erupting on the…
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New Research Shows That Some Supplements Do More Harm Than Good
Can you have too much of a good thing? A new study published in the journal Hepatology says yes, at least in regards to dietary health supplements. While it’s widely known that toxins like alcohol and excessive amounts of medication can cause problems with the liver and kidneys, neutraceuticals like green tea extract or other…
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Riders Across the U.S. Killed During Motorcycle Safety Week
Just because the summer months have passed does not mean that motorcycle riders are hanging it up for the winter. Drivers need to remain cautious out on the roads and be aware that motorcyclists are not only out there but some of them are unprotected. In Houston, a 26-year-old man named Michael Yeager was killed…
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Project: Time Off Encourages Employees to Use Vacation Days
Everyone loves a vacation — in theory, at least. We know that vacations can relieve stress, help us unwind, and let us spend valuable time with loved ones away from the responsibilities of work. But studies have found that, while 90% of managers say they encourage their employees to take paid time off, the signals…
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Social Security Recipients Prepare to Receive Smallest Increase in History
Roughly 55% of Genworth Financial survey respondents stated that their greatest fear regarding old age is being a burden on their family. Seniors are roughly five times more concerned about burdening their families than they are over dying. That may come as a shock but it looks like there will be another issue lingering on…
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New Studies Could Lead to Changes in Insomnia Treatment
A new study shows that people struggling with insomnia who focus on changing their negative behaviors could end up improving their symptoms. Rather than depending solely on medications, the new study shows that people who try to change their bad behaviors might be less stressed, more productive during the day, and actually sleep better than…
