November 20, 2009
The state imposes new requirements for televisions to be energy efficient.
Sacramento, California (WiredPRNews.com) – California has adopted new requirements to make televisions more energy efficient. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the California Energy Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to implement new standards that could lead to a ban on sets that use a large […]
November 20, 2009
A Pennsylvania couple was arrested after refusing to pay a tip at a local pub.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (WiredPRNews.com) – A couple was arrested and charged with theft following their refusal to pay a mandatory gratuity after eating at a Pennsylvania pub. As reported by NBC Philadelphia news, Leslie Pope and John Wagner paid their food and […]
November 20, 2009
The right to hang laundry to dry outside of their homes has become a growing issue for many U.S. residents.
Perkasie, Pennsylvania (WiredPRNews.com) – Many U.S. residents are finding themselves in a fight for the right to hang laundry outside of their homes to dry. As reported by Reuters, officials and neighbors of these residents […]
November 19, 2009
The two team up to aid in the support of small charities.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – JPMorgan Chase is calling on Facebook users to help with deciding how $5 million in funding for charities should be distributed. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the “Chase Community Giving” program is giving users of the popular social […]
November 19, 2009
A federal judge ruled in favor of plaintiffs asserting that the massive flooding during Hurricane Katrina was caused by the negligence of the Army Corps of Engineers.
New Orleans (WiredPRNews.com) – A U.S. District Judge ruled in favor of plaintiffs who alleged that negligence of the Army Corps of Engineers contributed to the massive flooding in […]
November 19, 2009
The president received a warm welcome in the country during his last stop on his Asia diplomacy tour.
Seoul, South Korea (WiredPRNews.com) – President Barack Obama received a warm welcome in South Korea Thursday as the end of his Asia diplomacy tour drew near. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Obama and South Korean President […]
November 19, 2009
Researchers find signs of heart disease in mummies.
Orlando, Florida (WiredPRNews.com) – New research suggests that modern risks factors for heart disease such as eating fast food aren’t the only culprits of heart disease. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), researchers recently found evidence of heart disease in ancient mummies using a CT scan.
Dr. Michael […]
November 19, 2009
The actor wins People magazine’s honor for the second time.
New York (WiredPRNews.com) – Actor Johnny Depp has again been named the “Sexiest Man Alive.” As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 46-year-old won the coveted People magazine honor Wednesday, beating out top contenders like Hugh Jackman.
Kate Coyne, senior editor at People, is quoted by […]
November 19, 2009
The Attorney General expressed confidence that a conviction would be obtained for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed while speaking to a Senate Committee Wednesday.
Washington, D.C. (WiredPRNews.com) – Attorney General Eric Holder discussed his decision last week to send five suspects in the September 11, 2001 attacks to New York to face trial with members of the Senate […]
November 19, 2009
LONDON, 18th NOVEMBER 2009 – 54 per cent of recruitment consultants and 36 per cent of personnel consultants are not covered for losses rising from professional mistakes or oversights, according to data from Coverzones, the business insurance comparison and policy management site, which has analysed a sample of 4,500 requests for insurance quotes between April […]
