UFC fighters face a significant risk of head trauma while making far less than other athletes
Studies have shown what combat sports can do to the brain over time. But is the risk worth it?
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Ipsy’s makeup subscription bag is worth the hype and your money
Two 17-year-olds tried the subscription service and enjoyed the high quality product, but wished a wider variety of shades were available.
Canadians have no interest in paying for Harry and Meghan’s stay
A survey by 8forty reveals that many Canadians do not value the Royal Family.
Modders in GTA 5 are hurting other people’s experience with the game
An autoban system has been weaponized against innocent gamers, but Rockstar doesn’t seem to care
Women going through hardship need more of a long term support system within Canada
It should not be a struggle for women being abused to find a place to stay during an emergency crisis and it is unrealistic for any person who has been abused to have only a limited time to stay at a shelter and to be expected to leave after that time is up.
Will the new XFL finally find success?
After their failed debut in 2001, the league is back with changes.
Diamond Princess has become the second-largest point of concentration of coronavirus
Princess Cruises has confirmed over 630 cases of coronavirus since its two-week quarantine began.
China relies on delivery, but in a large sparsely populated country, that is a challenge
Chinese delivery companies sent 60 billion items in 2019, indirectly creating 1.37 trillion yuan ($253 billion CAD). However, behind the success in delivery, it also brings out many problems through the development in the delivery field.
Vans collection by Sandy Liang radiates 90s energy
Trendy New York designer intends to put her spin on typical vans attire.
One in five students vape, according to student health survey
Administrators, counsellors and committee members are mulling over the results of a survey that reveals student behaviours around substances, screen time and obesity.
How Star Wars’ out of this world designs were inspired by our very own world
From African sculptures to Japanese samurais, the series borrowed heavily from our real world, creating the unique and futuristic feeling of the faraway galaxy from a long time ago.
Climate refugees are increasing
People are losing homes and are being displaced due to climate disasters.
Surviving a road trip
Long rides in a car can be dreadful at times, but the experience and stories created are undoubtedly well worth it.
The nations of the world show their values, both distinct and shared, in their cars
The engineering and design of a car can make or break the car, and with today’s technology improving at such a fast rate it is hard to tell the difference between great products offering the same gain while still being designed and manufactured in completely different parts of the world.
The Great Bear Rain Forest is protecting a special species of bear found nowhere else in the world
On the Northwest Pacific Coast is the planet’s last large expanse of coastal temperate rain forest, and it’s home to the spirit bear.
The big push and big fall of Algal fuels
An investment bubble burst when it was realized that algal fuel costs more energy than it produces, but some holdouts are still betting on its long-term possibility.
The messy life of a K-pop Idol
Passing an audition is hard enough, but the next step on the road of becoming a Kpop group or soloist is an even more pressing and hectic.
Our electronic waste is poisoning the countries desperate enough to take it off our hands
Electronics often carry toxic chemicals such as zinc, flame retardants, barium, nickel, and lead which can damage the kidneys and nervous systems of both humans and animals.
Deafening noises, snarled traffic, and boundless patriotism: how Beijing residents saw the 70th National Military Parade
8forty spoke to Beijing residents to understand how they saw this year’s massive military parade close up.
Is Iran going through another revolution?
Iranians are taking every chance to protest against the Islamic regime.
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