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New York City Health Department Confirms Co-Op City Towers Contaminated with Legionnaires Disease Bacteria
The New York City Health Department confirmed on Tuesday that the Co-Op City residential complex in Bronx has been contaminated by the bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s Disease. According to health officials, traces of legionella bacteria were discovered in the buildings’ towers used to cool the… 
Giant Squid, Whale Sharks Sizes Tend to Be Exaggerated
A recent study conducted by marine researchers revealed that people tend to exaggerate the actual sizes of some of the ocean’s largest animals. The researchers noted that the sizes of sharks, giant squids and whales reported through popular media outlets are larger compared to actual scientific da… 
Scientists Uncover Contributor to Greenland Sea Level Rise
Scientists from the City College of New York and the University of California, Los Angeles, discovered that a secret network of rivers and streams in Greenland is contributing to the global rise in ocean levels. The scientists explained that these flowing bodies of water were formed by melting glaci… South African Man Wakes Up from Coma After 12 Years; Says He was Aware of Everything
Martin Pistorius of South Africa was able to wake up after being in a coma for 12 years. Pistorius said that even though he was in a vegetative state and people thought he was unconscious, he was fully aware of what was going on around him at that time. 
Taylor Swift Delights Fan With Surprise Package Plus Check To Help Pay Off Student Loans
In what is hailed as one of the most touching and memorable actions dedicated to a fan, Taylor Swift as managed to not only brighten up someone's day but most probably that person's entire year, as reported by E!Online. 
Spotify Celebrates 60 Million Mark, May be the Future of Music
Spotify just announced that they have reached the 60 million mark. What's more is that, according to the biggest on demand streaming service, 15 million of those users are paying customers. Windows 10 Could Boost PC Shipments
With Windows 10 and Chrome OS battling it out this year among laptop users, it is expected that PC makers will certainly have significant gains these next few months. 
Woody Allen Debuts TV Series In Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios has once again made an unprecedented move: hiring Woody Allen to write and direct his own television series for the first time in his more than four-decade-long career as a filmmaker for the big screen. In an announcement made on Tuesday, the company revealed that the 79-year-old arti… Samsung May Release Two Galaxy S6 Models with Metal Design, Curved Edge
Samsung is reportedly further upping its game by developing not just one but two models of the forthcoming Galaxy S6 smartphone. One may come with a metal design while the other may feature a curved edge. 
Pope Francis Visits Sri Lanka, Next Stop the Philippines
Pope Francis has begun his Asian tour, with Sri Lanka as the first on the list. The Pope arrived in the country on Tuesday, following an overnight flight from Rome, Italy. 
Facebook to Show Amber Alerts
On Tuesday, Facebook implemented their new partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or NCMEC. The social networking company will display amber alerts on the newsfeeds of users. Both mobile and desktop versions of the social network will show the amber alerts. 
Clean Water Wells for Democratic Republic of Congo, a Country in Need of Clean Water and Healing
In developing countries around the world, a common sight is that of women and children carrying water buckets and walking for miles to get water from the closest water well. Such is also the case in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country in which the United Nations said the water conditions are… 
Korean American Day Becomes Officially Recognized in California, and Korean Church Leaders Join to Commemorate
Marking the day that the first group of 102 Korean immigrants arrived in the U.S. at Hawaii, January 13 was officially recognized by the California State Assembly as Korean American Day, as Assembly Concurrent Resolution 3 (ACR3) was unanimously passed at the Assembly Floor today. 
"Offering Hope to Those with Sight Impairments in Third World Countries"
Sarang Community Church, located in Anaheim, CA, gave $50,000 in their Christmas offering to help treat those with blindness or sight impairments. The offering was given to Vision Care, a relief organization that offers medical aid to those with sight impairments, through which approximately 400 peo… South Dakota Judge Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban, Calling it Unconstitutional
A federal judge struck down the gay marriage ban in South Dakota in a ruling on Monday. U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier declared the bans as a hindrance and direct obstruction to the constitutional rights of same-sex couples.









