Twin Panda Cubs Born From Artificial Insemination

This week, a set of twin panda girls was born in Chengdu, China. A recent report from The Guardian details their arrival, all starting with the artificial insemination in January. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, there are fewer than 1,900 pandas still living in the wild. Captive breeding programs have been […]

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Connecticut Now Requires Ignition Breathalyzers for First-Time DUI Offenders

Punishment for first-time drunken driving offenders in Connecticut became even more stringent this summer. As of July 1, Connecticut now requires all residents who have been convicted of drunk driving to install a breathalyzer device on the ignition of their vehicles, the Fairfield Daily Voice reported. Additionally, first-time DUI offenders will face a 45-day license […]

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Greenpeace Protesters Create an Aerial Barricade Against Shell Arctic Icebreaker

Preventing a major oil corporation from drilling in the Arctic is no small feat, but Greenpeace protesters are proving that, with a little bit of creativity, anything is possible. On July 29, 13 Greenpeace protesters set up camp on the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. According to local news station KATU, the protesters suspended […]

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Why Are Health Insurers Making Huge Investments In Urgent Care?

The Urgent Care industry is set for rapid expansion in coming years, according to a new report issued this July. Major health insurers are acquiring or working with large urgent care chains, and investors are taking notice of the growing relationship. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) will expand its recently acquired chain of urgent care centers, while […]

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The Best Time to Get Married Is Between Age 28 and 32, Says New Study

If a couple wants to minimize their risk of getting divorced in the first five years of their marriage, a new study suggests that they get married between the ages of 28 and 32. University of Utah sociologist Nick Wolfinger conducted the study, which was published by the Institute of Family Studies. He analyzed data […]

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Google Panda 4.2 Has Been Rolling Out Slowly for the Past Week

The latest Google Panda refresh was announced on July 22, according to Search Engine Land, although the algorithm update reportedly began the weekend prior and is continuing to roll out slowly. It’s been nearly 10 months since the last confirmed Panda update, which happened in September 2014, although SEM experts believe that there was a […]

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