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iOS 8.4 bugs, problems: Fixes to connectivity, battery life and installation issues
Apple's latest iOS version is full of bugs. Several fixes are offered but if you can help it, do not upgrade just yet for it will give you tons of headaches.

Effects of 'spike' in Syracuse synthetic marijuana outbreak
NYT reporter dubs Syracuse as "Spike Nation."

Use of antipsychotic drugs among youth increases
A new study reveals that there is a rise in the use of antipsychotic drugs among youth even without being diagnosed with a mental illness.

Squirrel virus in Germany? Men die from likely squirrel-related virus
The mode of transmission remains unclear.

Plastic food containers in microwave: Are they really safe?
There is a need to reconsider heating those plastic food containers in a microwave oven.

Officer fired for refusing to kill two orphaned bear cubs in Canada
An email exchange reportedly about orders given to British Columbia conservation officer Bryce Casavant to kill orphaned bear cubs has been released by an unidentified person who claims to be affiliated with popular hacker group Anonymous.

Hair loss cure and remedy? Antidote on the way soon?
Much like cancer treatments, hair loss cures are not ready for use in a formal clinical setting, but according to George Cotsarelis, director of the Hair and Scalp Clinic at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, those breakthroughs are coming.

Heart attack risks increased by over-the-counter drugs?
Over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen, aspirin and naproxen increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, a new report from the Food and Drug Administration states otherwise.

Coffee health benefits: Coffee could cut risk of heart disease
Many coffee lovers are happy to know that drinking coffee is healthy, but they'll be happier to know that drinking coffee can significantly reduce risk of heart disease, among others, as proven by researchers.

AMD R9 Fury release sparks price cut for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980Ti, 960, 970, 980, GTX Titan X
NVIDIA add-in-board partners are currently dropping prices for high-end Maxwell cards in response to AMD's R9 300 series release. Titan X is projected to drop down to $679. AMD released R9 Fury to counter NVIDIA's price cuts.

Oregon takes going high on pot to its literal extreme as it legalises carrying it on flights
Recreational marijuana is used for getting high, but in Oregon, it can now get as high as the sky, literally.

MSI X99A Godlike Gaming released: Is it the King of Motherboards?
MSI has recently released its new flagship motherboard, X99A Godlike Gaming, which offers a plethora of features centered towards gaming and productivity. Projected price tag is around $500.

10 Bible verses for when you're feeling lonely
Ten verses to remind us that God doesn't abandon us.

100 million sharks killed each year, posing threat to ocean and, ultimately, humankind
Eight researchers recently published a study on the journal, Marine Policy, estimating some 100 sharks being killed around the world every year.

Minion toys uttering swear words? Parents say yes they do, but McDonald's denies it
Some parents have been complaining that McDonald's minion toys, particularly the one depicting a caveman, are uttering expletives.

Earth may face mini-Ice Age by 2030 as scientists predict drop in solar activity
Solar researchers from the University of Northumbria in the United Kingdom warn that the Earth is heading towards a mini-Ice Age, which may happen by 2030.