Husbands are least stressed when their wives earn up to 40 per cent of household income but they become increasingly uncomfortable as their spouse’s wages rise beyond that point and are most stressed when they are entirely economically dependent on their partner, new research from the University of Bath shows. The study of over 6,000 […]
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New government data & U.S. PIRG investigation reveal impact of unsafe toys on children
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21, 2019 – Toys sent an estimated 226,000 kids to the emergency room in 2018, according to newly released data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The 34th-annual Trouble in Toyland report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund, released on the same day, helps identify dangerous products still for sale in 2019 and […]
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Photo Exhibition Shows Enterprising Migrants and Refugees
Geneva, November 19, 2019 – With an estimated 272 million international migrants in the world today, migration has the potential to significantly improve the wellbeing and socioeconomic conditions of migrants and their families, as well as the development prospects in receiving and sending communities, provided it occurs in an informed manner and within a transparent […]
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Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. recalls ground beef products due to possible Salmonella Dublin contamination
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2019 – Central Valley Meat Co., Inc., a Hanford, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 34,222 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Dublin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef items were produced on July 23, 2019. The following […]
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What you don’t know about these cute animals could harm you (VIDEO)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 08, 2019 — Don’t let their cuteness fool you — these animals are not to be messed with. This week on Reactions, we break down the chemistry behind what makes these adorable critters deadly: Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios. Subscribe to Reactions at […]
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Books: Baby Jails – The Fight to End the Incarceration of Refugee Children in America, by Philip G. Schrag
November 4, 2019 – Philip G. Schrag is the Delaney Family Professor of Public Interest Law at Georgetown University and the author or coauthor of 16 books, including Asylum Denied. “I worked in a trailer that ICE had set aside for conversations between the women and the attorneys. While we talked, their children, most of whom […]
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Vampire folklore has more chemistry than you’d think (VIDEO)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2019 — Halloween season wouldn’t be the same without the undead. This week on Reactions, we unpack the chemistry that might have inspired one of our favorites: The vampire. Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios. Subscribe to Reactions at http://bit.ly/ACSReactions and follow us […]
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Newport Beach Man Gets Federal Prison Time for Stealing Endangered Ring-Tailed Lemur from Santa Ana Zoo
SANTA ANA, California October 28, 2019 – An Orange County man was sentenced today to three months in federal prison for breaking into the Santa Ana Zoo after hours and stealing North America’s oldest ring-tailed lemur in captivity to keep the endangered animal as his pet. Aquinas Kasbar, 19, of Newport Beach, was given the […]
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All for the Benefit of Bats: CDFW Celebrates “Bat Week” in California
Oct. 25, 2019 – October 24-31 is Bat Week, an annual international celebration of these fascinating winged mammals and the important role they play in our environment. California is home to 25 species of bats, ranging from the commonly found Mexican free-tailed bat, a medium-sized bat that makes its home in caves, attics, under bridges […]
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In U.S., Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 17, 2019) – Nearly two-thirds of American adults (65%) describe themselves as Christians when asked about their religion, down 12 points over the past decade, based on Pew Research Center telephone surveys conducted in 2018 and 2019. Meanwhile, the religiously unaffiliated share of the population, consisting of people who describe their religious […]
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Society’s tendency to denigrate kids these days is a ‘memory tic,’ says cognitive scientist
SANTA BARBARA, CA, Oct. 16, 2019 – They’re leaders in important social, environmental and political movements, finding ways to tackle the most pressing issues of our time, from climate change to gun violence. One even stood up to the Taliban at 15 years old and received the Nobel Peace Prize at 17. And yet, as […]
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Celebrate International Pronouns Day on Oct. 16, 2019
Oct. 16, 2019 – Note: The following information is republished from the International Pronouns Day website. To learn more, go to www.pronounsday.org. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society […]
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Books: Border Wars – Inside Trump’s Assault on Immigration
Oct. 16, 2019 – Two New York Times Washington correspondents provide an inside account with never-before-told stories of the defining issue of Donald Trump’s presidency: his steadfast opposition to immigration to the US. As his campaign rhetoric in the 2018 midterms demonstrated, no issue matters more to Donald Trump than immigration. And no issue—with the […]
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Investigation finds 1 in 9 used cars for sale at AutoNation have unrepaired safety recalls
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2019 – AutoNation, America’s largest auto retailer, is selling used vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls including explosive Takata airbags, faulty GM ignition switches and defects with no fix available. Unsafe Used Cars for Sale, a new report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund and the Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) Foundation, […]
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How to make magnetic slime (VIDEO)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2019 — This week on Reactions, we explore the chemistry of slime. Check it out to learn how you, too, can use easy-to-get items to make magnetic and colored slime: Reactions is a video series produced by the American Chemical Society and PBS Digital Studios. Subscribe to Reactions at http://bit.ly/ACSReactions and follow […]
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Median-Priced Homes Remain Unaffordable for Average Wage Earners in 74 Percent of U.S. Housing Markets
IRVINE, Calif. Sept. 26, 2019 — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database and first property data provider of Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), today released its Q3 2019 U.S. Home Affordability Report, which shows that median home prices in the third quarter of 2019 were not affordable for average wage earners in 371 of […]
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People For the American Way Foundation Statement on Banned Books Week, Sept. 22-28
WAshington, D.C. SEPT. 23, 2019— As the nation observes Banned Books Week this week (Sept. 22-28), PFAW President Michael Keegan released the following statement: “People For the American Way Foundation is proud once again to sponsor Banned Books Week, an annual event dedicated to the freedom to read and freedom of speech. Unfortunately, this year’s Banned Books […]
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Sandy Hook Promise Premieres Latest PSA “Back-to-School Essentials” (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Newtown, CT, Sept. 18, 2019 – Following one of the deadliest years on record for school violence in 2018, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is debuting its latest PSA, “Back-to-School Essentials”, a powerful and impactful video that highlights the anxiety and fear students face in the reality of school shootings. Since the tragic shooting at Sandy […]
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Deadline Closing for Names to Fly on NASA’s Next Mars Rover
September 18, 2019 – It’s the final boarding call for you to stow your name on NASA’s Mars 2020 rover before it launches to the Red Planet. The Sept. 30 deadline for NASA’s “Send Your Name to Mars” campaign gives the mission enough time to stencil the submitted names — over 9.4 million so far […]
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What All Parents Should Consider Before Letting Teens Ride with Teens
Sept. 16, 2019 – Marie Snodgrass is still getting used to seeing her oldest son behind a steering wheel after he started driver’s training earlier this month. But her most nerve-racking experience as the parent of a teen came two years earlier – the first time her high schooler rode with another teen driver. “That […]