Are you sleeping too much?
You’re groggy, dizzy even. You can’t see straight and you sure as hell can’t keep your eyes (or your mind) focused on the screen in front of you. And you’re pretty sure your boss has…
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The $48m Las Vegas mansion with its own runway and AIRPORT
House-hunters who won’t settle for anything less than a personal zoo, car museum, ‘equestrian pool’ and jumbo jet with its own terminal, are in luck. A 40-acre ranch with all of the above and more…
IM Ireland- England Tour 2013 : Buckingham Palace
Coming from an American standpoint there has always been the stereotype that British people come with a little of pomp and fanfare, not to mention bad dental health. However, while some ludicrous stereotypes perpetuate themselves…
To Keep Your Attention, Airline Safety Videos Up Their Game (video)
There is little to enjoy about plane travel in America anymore, but if you have flown Delta Airlines anytime in the last year, you’ve probably already encountered its delightfully subversive airline safety video. It’s your standard…
The Truth That Creeps Beneath Our Spooky Ghost Stories
Weekend Edition has been asking you to share your scary stories, the ones that have become family lore. This week, we’re sharing those stories and delving into how and why they affect us. As a teenager,…
The most dangerous mistake you can make during flu season
It’s that time of year again. Flu season is upon us, marked by public health campaigns and reminders to get vaccinated. Every year, up to 5 million people worldwide fall severely ill due to influenza…
When Edible Plants Turn Their Defenses On Us
Fruits and vegetables are unquestionably essential to a healthful diet. But there’s another side to some of these plants that, thankfully, most people never see: the tiny amounts of toxins within them. The minute amounts…
Bank of America liable for Countrywide mortgage fraud
Bank of America Corp was found liable for fraud on Wednesday over defective mortgages sold by its Countrywide unit, a major win for the U.S. government in one of the few trials stemming from the…
Sultan Of Brunei Introduces Sharia Law
The Sultan of Brunei said his country would soon be ruled by a set of strict Islamic criminal laws, making Brunei the first Southeast Asian country to institute Sharia Law at a national level. The…
The longest flight in the world
Climbers conquer Everest. Runners complete the marathon. And globe-trotters master the ultralonghaul flight. Amazing advances in technology now let nonstop flights fly farther and cheaper for airlines than ever before. Many follow routes that take them…
China worried by prospect of US debt default
China, America’s largest lender, fears that US failure to reach a deal could affect the global economy. If the US dafaults on its debt, many fear it could have grave consequences for the global economy.…
Working Together on Behalf of the American People (video)
In this week’s address, President Obama said that now that the Federal government is reopened and the threat of default is lifted from the economy, there are three places Washington can take action to serve…
The storm over Virgin Mary statue
Icon in local woman’s attire revives debate over religious conversions in eastern India amid calls for its removal. A statue of the Virgin Mary dressed as a local tribal woman is in the eye of…
Indonesia’s cheap car launch raises concerns
Critics say low price on cars may worsen congestion on roads and increase dependency on oil imports. The Indonesian government has launched a new car that is claimed to be affordable and environmentally friendly. But…
FPI Forces Ahmadiyah Mosque to Close in West Java
Hard-line Islamists shuttered an Ahmadiyah mosque after reportedly threatening to burn it down on Sunday in the latest example of religious intolerance to plague West Java. The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) sealed a mosque in…
Why A Peanut Butter Test For Alzheimer’s Might Be Too Simple
Alzheimer’s disease can be tough to diagnose, especially early on. Doctors can order brain scans and assay spinal fluids. But existing tests are imperfect and some can be invasive. So you might understand the appeal…
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