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Fast-food workers set to strike and march for $15 wage
Fast food workers from across the country have voted in suburban Chicago to escalate their campaign for higher wages and union representation by including civil disobedience.
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Why do men prefer nice women?
People's emotional reactions and desires in initial romantic encounters determine the fate of a potential relationship. Responsiveness may be one of those initial "sparks" necessary to fuel sexual desire and land a second date.
Parents of obese children don't view them as unhealthy
Many parents of obese children don't view their children as being overweight or unhealthy, according to a new study.
Alabama man sues, claiming penis amputated instead of circumcised
An Alabama man who went in to a hospital last month for a circumcision awoke after surgery to find his penis had been amputated, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Wives with more education than their husbands no longer at increased risk of divorce
For decades, couples in which a wife had more education than her husband faced a higher risk of divorce than those in which a husband had more education, but a new study finds this is no longer the case.
Peaches, nectarines, plums sold at Trader Joe's, Costco recalled over listeria concerns
Trader Joe's, Costco, Foods 4 Less and Ralphs are among the grocery stores pulling peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots.
Wide-faced men negotiate nearly $2,200 larger signing bonus
Having a wider face helps men when they negotiate for themselves but hurts them when they are negotiating in a situation that requires compromise. Additionally, men who are more attractive are better collaborators compared to less attractive men.
Germany allows seriously ill patients to grow their own cannabis
A German court ruled on Tuesday that some people suffering from chronic pain should be able to cultivate their own cannabis "for therapeutic purposes".
Japan readies fuel cell subsidies in bet on Toyota’s next big thing
Japan is readying subsidies to help Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and key suppliers take the lead in hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles that could top $400 million over the next several years if the most bullish projections for the technology play out.
Most of the World Belongs to the Clean Plate Club – Except Children
If you're a member of the Clean Plate Club - you eat pretty much everything you put on your plate - you're not alone!