Category Archives: Interesting Facts

Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan

by Michael Stratford Alongside his pledge to start over on a plan to cancel student debt, President Joe Biden last week unveiled the final details of his separate student loan repayment program. The program, which has been in the works for more than a year, will permanently reshape how borrowers repay their federal student loans.Continue reading “Inside Joe Biden’s new student loan repayment plan”

History Lesson Tuesdays: Why Does the Bible Forbid Tattoos?

And have we been misinterpreting Leviticus? by Livia Gershon Tattoos have been around for millennia. People got them at least five thousand years ago. Today they’re common everywhere from Maori communities in New Zealand to office parks in Ohio. But in the ancient Middle East, the writers of the Hebrew Bible forbade tattooing. Per Leviticus 19:28,Continue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Why Does the Bible Forbid Tattoos?”

Healthcare Information Mondays: Coffee’s Brain Boosting Effect Goes Beyond Caffeine

by Megan Brooks Coffee’s ability to boost alertness is commonly attributed to caffeine, but new research suggests there may be other underlying mechanisms that explain this effect. “There is a widespread anticipation that coffee boosts alertness and psychomotor performance. By gaining a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying this biological phenomenon, we pave the way forContinue reading “Healthcare Information Mondays: Coffee’s Brain Boosting Effect Goes Beyond Caffeine”

The Basics; Why Arab Men Hold Hands

By Hassan M Fattah When President Bush and Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia met in Crawford, Tex., last week, they did something very un-Texan: they walked hand in hand. Americans may raise an eyebrow at men holding hands, but in the Arab world, affection among men is common, and without sexual connotation. “Holding handsContinue reading “The Basics; Why Arab Men Hold Hands”

Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin sold to Diageo for up to $610 million

by Aimee Picchi Actor Ryan Reynolds has scored another hit with the sale his Aviation Gin to Diageo for as much as $610 million.  Diageo said on Monday the deal includes an initial payment of $335 million, with a further payout of up to $275 million based on sales of the product over a 10-yearContinue reading “Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin sold to Diageo for up to $610 million”

Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile to be acquired by T-Mobile

by Michael Roppolo The Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile will be bought by T-Mobile, the company announced Wednesday. The acquisition is part of the cellphone carrier’s plan to buy Ka’ena Corporation, which includes Ultra Mobile and Plum, for up to $1.35 billion. The “Deadpool” star appeared in a video posted to social media with T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert, whoContinue reading “Ryan Reynolds-backed Mint Mobile to be acquired by T-Mobile”

History Lesson Tuesdays: Manifesto offers glimpse into bomber’s mind.

by Allen G. Breed Eric Rudolph’s “manifesto” is 11 pages of hate, intolerance and self-justification. Sometimes eloquent, often blunt, it is at once an attempt to influence history and a thinly veiled call to arms. And to those who tracked the serial bomber and whose lives he shattered, it may be the only window theyContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: Manifesto offers glimpse into bomber’s mind.”

True Crime Sundays: Elizabeth Holmes Seen In 1st Photo Inside Prison As She Serves 11 Year Sentence

by Erin Silvia Elizabeth Holmes, 39, was photographed for the first time since beginning her 11-year prison sentence this week. The Theranos founder, who was convicted in 2022 on four counts of fraud in relation to her medical startup that took millions of dollars from investors, was walking in her uniform through the yard at a FederalContinue reading “True Crime Sundays: Elizabeth Holmes Seen In 1st Photo Inside Prison As She Serves 11 Year Sentence”

How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.

There are any number of reasons why adults may decide to go back to college, or even to go to college for the first time. Perhaps they worked a trade for many years and want to advance or pursue a new career path. Maybe they couldn’t afford college before, but now possess the resources toContinue reading “How to Go Back to College as an Older Student. 6 Tips for Adult Learners.”