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Millions More Need HIV Treatment, W.H.O. Says

The World Health Organization issued sweeping new guidelines on Wednesday that could put millions more people on H.I.V. drugs than are now getting them. The recommendations could go a long way toward halting the epidemic, health officials say, but would cost untold billions of dollars not yet committed. H.I.V. patients should be put on an …

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Cops: Couple Robs Bank, Posts Photos of Loot on Facebook

A couple was busted for allegedly robbing a bank after posting photos of their loot to Facebook, according to a police report. John Mogan, 28, and his girlfriend Ashley Duboe, 24, were charged with robbery for the heist at the Savings Bank in Ashville, Ohio on August 24. Mogan allegedly walked into the bank wearing …

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“On Second Thought” App Lets You Take Back What You Text

If you’ve ever wanted a “do over” when it comes to texting, an innovative app may be your new best friend. “On Second Thought” is a chance to avoid texting pitfalls – a digital grace period to take back rash replies, less than sober thoughts and embarrassing auto-corrects. The app allows users to recall messages …

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Humans of New York Raises $2M for Humans of Pakistan Living in Bondage

In just five days, a popular photographer has raised two million dollars to help fight an illegal practice that borders on slavery. Brandon Stanton, who publishes the popular “Human of New York” blog, has been documenting bonded labor in Pakistan. He launched a crowdfunding project on Indigogo hoping to raise $100,000 to fight the practice, …

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Scientists Discover Sweetgrass is Natural Mosquito Repellant, Native Americans Knew All Along

Mother nature often knows best – and when it comes to repelling mosquitoes, sweetgrass is one of its secret weapons. This is no surprise to Native Americans, who have long used the fragrant plant to ward off insects. But now science is finally catching up. In a recent study, researchers with the U.S. Department of …

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