They say music is good for the soul, and in recent studies researchers found it’s also therapy for premature and sick babies. Recent studies and anecdotal reports suggest the vibrations and soothing rhythms of music might benefit preemies and sick babies. Especially for those preemies that are too small to be held. Researchers say that music can help them adapt to life outside the womb. “Live... 

The prize money for the Powerball Lottery has been going up and up at a faster pace than usual. The easy answer to the increasing jackpots for the Powerball are the price increases that were put into effect in January 2012 that took a Powerball Ticket price from $1 to $2. That price increase might have slowed things down for a little bit, but after a year, the price sting wore off. Now lottery customers... 

Far too often there are stories that surface surrounding the allegations of a teacher having intercourse with their students or sending explicit text and photos to student(s). As a result, most of these teachers usually end up getting fired or resigning from their respective school, but this recent story in particular is a bit different, but with the same result of a teacher getting fired. A young... 

Fashion through the years has always been an essential part of a person’s lifestyle. The type of clothes and accessories someone wears can usually say a lot about their personality. The fashion industry itself, has blossomed into the multi-billion dollar giant it is today and with thousands of outlet malls and clothing stores around the nation, it’s easy to know what trends are popular. There... 

Juice drinks like Sunny D, Hi-C, Minutemaid and Capri Sun have been such a popular item for kids to have in their school lunch. However, with the recent reports of Capri Sun having multiple fungus substance in their drinks, their image has undoubtedly taken a big hit and millions of parents are starting to second guess buying the Capri Sun product now. Interesting enough, there are a handful of researchers... 

Students at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego California have been suspended because of a twerking video. Thirty-two students, 28 girls and 3 boys, danced while one used school property to tape the group outside class during 6th period. Later, the student used school editing equipment to add music and post the twerking video to YouTube. As a result, all 33 students were suspended as of Tuesday... 

Cucumbers imported from Mexico have been recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 73 people in 18 states. The recalled cucumbers have been removed from store shelves and the two firms involved are: Daniel Cardenas Izabal and Miracle Greenhouse of Culiacan, Mexico. Both were placed on import alert Thursday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The cucumbers... 

Heinz may be a favorite and familiar choice when it comes to ketchup, but that might be changing for Texas and Mexico. Whataburger, the Texas-headquartered chain is entering the market. “H-E-B aisles are about to include more Texas favorites,” said CEO Preston Atkinson. “Our condiments have become nearly as popular as our famous burgers, and with so much customer demand to get their... 

Readington Middle School in New Jersey has banned girls from wearing strapless dresses to their eighth grade dance, saying they are distracting to boys. Earlier this month, Principal Sharon Moffat sent parents a letter stating that “young gentlemen are encouraged to wear collared shirts and trousers; many boys wear ties or jackets. Young ladies should wear a skirt, dress with straps, or dressy pants... 

If you are in the area of Willamette Valley, Oregon hiking is permitted at several of those refuges, but once you cross over to jogging or running within the areas of Baskett Slough, Ankeny, and William L. Finley not so much. It’s prohibited in those refuges and considered “incompatible use” of the trails. Miel Corbett, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service deputy assistant regional director...