Despite controversy regarding oil and gas drilling, especially near populated areas, some companies are making an effort to recycle byproducts of the drilling process. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a public meeting to discuss one such proposal,…
Currently, Vermont is one of 23 U.S. states that has made marijuana legal — but only for medical purposes.But with California and Washington state going an extra step by legalizing marijuana for recreational use as well, the debate over whether…
Many property owners like to get privacy fences, which can act as a barrier guarding against unwanted noise and unwanted visitors like animals. One Queens couple claims that this is why their apartment recently built a new fence. Except, it’s…
The Texas prison bus that crashed last week, killing two correctional officers and eight prisoners, was not equipped with passenger seat belts. The prison bus skidded off an icy Interstate near Penwell, slid down an embankment and collided with a…
Women are most fertile between the ages of 20 and 24, but can still easily conceive throughout their 20’s. However, for 25-year-old Aisha Mukooza, pregnancy is simply out the question right now. “I can’t afford to get pregnant,” Mukooza said.…
After three armed home invasions and a car theft, police in Greenfield, MN finally found and arrested the man responsible, who was hiding in a shed. According to NBC affiliate TMJ 4, the unidentified man first broke into a home…
Winter is in full swing, with many parts of the country experiencing frigid temperatures, snow, and ice. Despite the cold, however, there are plenty of steps that homeowners can take to prepare their homes for the worst of the winter…
A new federal study has revealed that electronic cigarette use — commonly called vaping — is increasing among children and teens. The implications of the results are being met with mixed reactions among experts.While e-cigarette use has increased, however, daily…
For many veterans who return home with life-altering injuries and disabilities, the idea of completing a home remodeling project is out of the question. That’s why charities, donors and organizations across the country are helping veterans remodel their homes this…
Wisconsin’s open enrollment program violates federal disability laws, alleges a lawsuit filed last week in the Madison U.S. District Court. Three families of children with special needs are arguing that it is unconstitutional for the program, which permits parents to…