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Pollution is a major issue in just about every corner of the earth. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for every country to come together and find viable options to address the world’s pollution issues, but researchers and organizations are trying everything they can. According to Project Syndicate, certain governments are turning...

The Federal Reserve’s decision to increase its benchmark interest rate will most likely reach beyond Wall Street and enter into most American lives. This is the fifth rate increase since the financial crisis. Those will credit cards, student debt, auto debt, and also mortgages will see a small but...

Will Ascott and Ruby Mateja met while they were volunteering at SkatePal, a charity that teaches children how to skateboard in the West Bank. A few months later they randomly met Josie Naughton, the founder of another charity organization, Help Refugees. Now, after planning everything and straightening out all...

Although many American families know how important it is to set their children up for success, education does come at a price. For low-income families or those who live in rural communities, access to high-quality, affordable preschool may be hard to come by. Approximately 45.6% of children below the...

Recent research conducted by the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research looked at almost 2,700 people with asthma. The study found that 39% of the participants just used a reliever medication, which only treats asthma symptoms, instead of a more stable, preventative medication. The lead author is the study, Profession...

Finland is known worldwide for its sauna culture; all over the country, one can find spas in hotels, schools, and even homes so Fins can partake in this soothing cultural ritual. The Fins have also figured out that saunas can be much more than just relaxing — a study...

It’s long been known that working in a loud environment can have adverse effects on your hearing. In fact, any workplace where noise is consistently above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss. But now, workers at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba have also been reporting hearing problems and...