Google removes nearly 600 apps for spam-like ads after they were downloaded 4.5 BILLION times

Google removes nearly 600 apps from its store for pushing spam-like ads but only after they were downloaded 4.5 BILLION times Nearly 600 apps were removed from the Google Play store The tech giant says they were pushing disruptive advertisements Altogether the apps racked up 4.5 billion downloads before being removed Some apps display full-screen … Read more

The Colorado River has lost over a billion tons of water due to climate change, study finds 

The Colorado River has lost over a billion tons of water in the past century due to climate change, study finds  The Colorado River’s flow has decreased by 20% from 1913 through 2017 Data shows the flow dipped 9.3% for each temperature rise over 1.8 degrees Global warming is resulting in less snow fall and increasing … Read more

£5 BILLION is needed to fight the pothole plague as tens of thousands more could endanger drivers

£5 BILLION is needed to fight the pothole plague as tens of thousands more could endanger drivers, cyclists and pedestrians if the government fails to act Analysis warns 1000s more potholes could endanger drivers, cyclist and walkers The research said there could be 650,000 unrepaired craters in roads by 2030 Calls for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to … Read more

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to address climate change

By: New York Times | Seattle | Published: February 18, 2020 7:47:33 am Jeff Bezos said on Monday that he was committing billion to address the climate crisis. Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s chief executive and the world’s richest man, said on Monday that he was committing $10 billion to address the climate crisis in a new … Read more

Americans spent a record $16.5 billion on plastic surgery last year

Americans spent more than $16.5 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and fillers in 2018 – up four percent from last year, a new report reveals. Botox, though one of the least expensive procedures at $397 a pop, was the biggest money grabber: Americans spent an eye-watering $2.95 billion on the injections that paralyze facial muscles … Read more