Kathy Landin
Spending Time Outside Could Actually Protect Kids’ Sight
A new review of previous research indicates that there could be a correlation between the amount of time children spend outside and nearsightedness.
Researchers analyzed the results of eight different studies, involving more than 10,000 participants, and found that children who are nearsighted spend an average of 3.7 fewer hours a week outside than children with normal vision.
Car Companies Working on Bigger Cars for Fat Drivers
Don’t worry if your waistline is expanding, because pretty soon, your luxury vehicle will expand with it.
87-Year-Old Man Caught With 104 Bricks of Cocaine [VIDEO]
Police in Michigan pulled an elderly man over during a routine traffic stop, and when he refused a search of his pickup truck, a drug sniffing dog found almost 228 pounds of cocaine in the back.
Police then arrested 87-year-old Leo Sharp for possession of the drug.
Google Reports 70 Percent Increase in Takedown Requests by US Government
In an effort to highlight global censorship campaigns, Google’s biannual transparency report revealed a 70 percent increase in takedown requests by the US government and law enforcement agencies.
Netflix Loses 800K Subscribers in Third Quarter
Netflix, the one-time master of customer service, just can’t seem to get it right anymore. On Monday, the video rental giant revealed in its third quarter report that it has lost about 800,000 subscribers since June, and the company expects to lose more in the coming months.
Connecticut State Lawmaker Wants to Change the Date of Halloween
Connecticut State Representative Tim Larson has proposed that the state change the date of Halloween so it always falls on a weekend.
Chicago Man Proposes to Girlfriend on Delta Air Lines Flight [VIDEO]
A Chicago man established a new kind of Mile High Club on Friday, when he proposed to his girlfriend on a Delta flight from O’Hare to LaGuardia.
Police in Germany Arrest Man Who Burned More Than 100 Cars
Police in Berlin have finally arrested a man who was responsible for the burning of more than 100 cars in Germany over the last four months.
UCLA and Arizona Players Brawl After a Streaker Disguised as Referee Runs on the Field [VIDEO]
Arizona dominated UCLA when they played Thursday night, but the big news was the large brawl right before halftime that was sparked when a fan streaked across the field.
Why Are Most Computer Voices Female?
Who knew — there’s a reason why most computer voices are female.
In fact, there are several reasons.