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Microsoft Cleans House, Stops Support For Several IE Versions and Windows 8

Windows 8

Microsoft has been cleaning house, and it’s notably significant with its house cleaning of all its Internet Explorer versions except one and its Windows 8 (not 8.1) release. Windows 8 will no longer get technical support. It’s a version Microsoft would rather like to forget. After yesterday’s updates, it’ll be the last the company offers […]

January 13th, 2016 | Posted in Business,Featured,New,Sci/Tech | Read More »

President Gives Last SOTU Address, Announces MoonShot Program To Cure Cancer

cancer cure

In his last State of the Union address, U.S. President Barack Obama said he was determined to find a cure for cancer and that America must use its “spirit of innovation” to combat cancers’ challenges. Vice President Joe Biden will lead the campaign. Obama said for the loved ones lost, for family we can save […]

January 13th, 2016 | Posted in Business,Featured,Health,New | Read More »

Do You Suffer With Back Pain: Get To Movin’, Not Restin’

back pain

When people have back pain, they immediately think staying in bed is going to help them recover sooner. However, the latest research has shown that exercising can do more to relieve back pain than staying still. An investigation of more than 20 already concluded research studies on how to treat back pain were looked at. […]

January 12th, 2016 | Posted in Featured,Health,New | Read More »

Saints Ex-Defensive Coordinator Finds New Home In Buffalo

Rob Ryan, ex-defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints, has found a new home… under the wing of his twin brother Rex Ryan, who’s the coach of the Buffalo Bills. According to the Bills announcement, Rob Ryan will be an assistant head coach with responsibility for the team’s defense. This will be the second time […]

January 11th, 2016 | Posted in New,Sports | Read More »

World In Shock: Eclectic Singer David Bowie Dead at 69

The world is in mourning upon the news and loss of one of the 20th century’s greatest music icons. According to family and his publicist Steve Martin, David Bowie died Sunday after battling a form of cancer for 18 months. He was 69. In a statement released on Bowie’s official social media accounts, the iconic […]

January 11th, 2016 | Posted in Entertainment,New | Read More »

PayPal New Parents Can Take Advantage Of New Leave Time Starting Jan. 1

PayPal, an electronic payment company based on San Jose, Calif., recently increased its paid parental time leave program, making it one of the many Silicon Valley firms to do this in order to get and keep talent. Beginning Jan. 1, new mothers can get up to eight weeks of paid maternity leave. Both mothers and […]

December 18th, 2015 | Posted in Business,Featured,New,Sci/Tech | Read More »

European Travel Industry Could See Major Hit After November Paris Attacks

paris travel

More than $1 billion for Europe’s travel industry could be lost due to the Paris attacks However, analysts have said low oil prices and the recovering economy could offset the security worries for many companies. Investors, who want to benefit from positive factors, are looking at groups with an array of travel destinations, that are […]

December 16th, 2015 | Posted in Featured,New,Travel | Read More »

UK Police Arrest VTech Toymaker Hacker

vtech

Personal data of millions of children and adults may have been compromised after a creepy hack of the toymaker VTech servers happened last month. While the extent of the damage is not yet known, police in the U.K. have arrested a suspect on suspicion of crimes not related to the illegal access to a computer. […]

December 16th, 2015 | Posted in Business,Featured,New,Sci/Tech | Read More »

Hoverboards Harder To Find As Retailers Like Amazon and Wal-Mart Pull Them From Their Shelves and Websites

hoverboard by swagway

If you’ve been looking for a “hoverboard” to give as a Christmas gift, you’re going to find it’s much harder than before. Amazon has opted to suspend the sales of the majority of these devices on both its UK and U.S. websites. Amazon’s move comes after a backlash of house fires and explosions linked to […]

December 14th, 2015 | Posted in Business,Featured,New | Read More »

Facebook CEO Taking 2 Months Paternity Leave After Daughter’s Birth

Mark Zuckerberg announced via Facebook that when his daughter is born, he’ll take two months of paternity leave. Many comments have been made, praising him for his decision and saying it sent a positive message regarding the U.S. policies on parental leave. Facebook has a policy that allows parents to take up to four months […]

November 23rd, 2015 | Posted in Business,New | Read More »

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