Daily Archives: Jan 28, 2015
Carbonated drinks with added sugars cause early puberty in girls
According to a Harvard Medical School study, girls who drink sugary soda more often are more likely to start their menstrual cycles at a younger...
Hershey’s bars import of Cadbury chocolates in US
A lawsuit brought by Hershey's effectively bars the import of chocolates made in the UK by Cadbury. Using the hashtag #boycotthershey, Cadbury products lovers called...
Northeast blizzard 2015: New England digs out of heavy snow
New England residents are digging out after up to 36in of snow fell in a day-long blizzard. The Northeast snow storm, which also destroyed part...
Tesco to close 43 stores across UK
Tesco has named the 43 stores it is closing across the UK, a move that will see 2,000 staff lose their jobs. The supermarket giant...
Bart the Miracle Cat: Florida cat buried by his owner crawls out of grave
A Florida cat has had surgery after apparently clawing its way out of his grave following a collision with a car. Bart the cat was...
Alexis Tsipras first cabinet meeting: Greece will not default on its debts
Addressing his first cabinet meeting, Greece’s new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says his country will not default on its debts. Alexis Tsipras said he would...
Demis Roussos was held hostage for five days in 1985
Demis Roussos, the Greek singer who is best known for his soaring voice, has died on January 25 at the age of 68. Few people...
Demis Roussos spent half a million dollars trying to break America
Demis Roussos sold 30 million albums in Europe in the mid-70s, rivaling The Beatles in several countries. His success earned him a mansion outside Paris,...
What was underneath Demis Roussos’ kaftans?
Demis Roussos, who died on January 25 at the age of 68, was famed for his voluminous kaftans and soaring voice. The Greek singer was...
666: Demis Roussos and Aphrodite’s Child created rock’s first concept album
Famous Greek singer Demis Roussos has died on Sunday, January 25, at the age of 68. Demis Roussos' first musical endeavor was in the 1960s...
Disneyland measles outbreak: 87 cases confirmed in seven states and Mexico
At least 87 cases of measles have been confirmed in seven states and Mexico, health officials said, as the outbreak centered in California continues...
Michelle Obama causes stir in Saudi Arabia after not wearing a head scarf
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama visited Saudi Arabia to pay respects to late King Abdullah and the first lady’s outfit caused a stir...
Big Sean denies stealing Naya Rivera’s Rolex watch
In the February edition of Complex magazine, Big Sean opens up about the theft his ex-fiancée Naya Rivera accused him of. After deciding to call...
GM ignition switches fault death toll rises to 50
According to compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg, 50 death cases are eligible for money due to crashes caused by faulty General Motors ignition switches. Kenneth Feinberg’s...
Northeast blizzard 2015: Why did forecasters get it wrong?
According to several independent meteorologists, National Weather Service experts misjudged the path and impact of the blizzard that struck the Northeast on January 26...
Solar Power: The Future of Renewable Energy Resource
The consumption of non-renewable resources has been increasing around the world at a rapid rate. New technologies have made it possible to harness solar...
Apple reports biggest quarterly profit ever made by a public company
Apple has posted the biggest quarterly profit ever made by a public company. The giant tech reported a net profit of $18 billion in its...