-
Tour de Cure Breaks Fundraising Record
According to preliminary tallies, the bike riding fundraiser benefitting the American Diabetes Association the Tour de Cure is expected to raise a record shattering $1.5 million. The idea behind the event is not just to raise money for the American Diabetes Association, but to also raise awareness for the 26 million Americans currently suffering from…
-
Guntersville Dentists Treat Uninsured Patients Free of Charge
Total Dental Care sponsored a free day of dental care on on May 16 in Guntersville, AL. “Dr. Chris Harper offered the service to those who would otherwise be unable to afford the care,” 48 WAFF reports. “He ended up seeing 85 patients and doing over $18,000 in free dentistry. He called the event a…
-
Tesla to Appeal $89,000 Fine Over Workplace Safety Violation
State workplace safety officials have fined electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors a whopping $89,000 in regards to violationsrelated to an incident from last year where three workers were injured, which the company plans to appeal. According to a report from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA), Tesla failed to make sure that a low-pressure…
-
Stock Market Takes a Tumble, Amazon Shares Fall Sharply
Last week’s stock numbers were less than impressive for Amazon and technology companies across the market. Amazon, the largest shopping store in the world, fell $33.32, or 10%, down to $303.83 per share, while tech stocks continued their two-month downward spiral of selling. The reason for these drop-offs? As the AP reports, experts blame the…