All posts by Ray Simon

Ray Simon is a veteran copywriter with more than a decade's worth of experience in the field. He studied journalism at Vanderbilt University, graduating Cum Laude in 2007. Ray currently specializes in writing content and news articles for independent publications.

Samsung Finally Reveals Cause of Galaxy Note 7 Fires

Samsung Electronics has officially announced what everyone familiar with the problem already knew: that defective batteries caused its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire and explode.

/ January 24, 2017

Eat Less, Live Longer: How Calorie Restriction can Increase Longevity

Put down the cake and listen up. A new study has found that reducing the number of calories you eat each day can help you live a significantly longer life.

/ January 23, 2017

F*#K Yeah! People Who Use Bad Language are Also the Most Honest, Study Finds

“Proper” language is usually considered a social virtue, but a new study has found that people who refrain from swearing are often the most dishonest and deceptive.

/ January 20, 2017

Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for 2017

Digital marketing is in a constant state of flux. With new platforms emerging all the time, it’s a challenge for marketers just to keep up, let alone stay on top of cutting-edge strategies and technologies. Here are five digital marketing...

/ January 19, 2017

Abortion Rates in the U.S. Lowest Since 1974

The number of abortions performed in the U.S. has reached a historic low, dropping to under 1 million for the first time since the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973.

/ January 18, 2017

Monster Energy Drink Killed My Son, Father Claims

A 19-year-old man died from a heart attack after downing more than three cans of Monster Energy Drink, according to a lawsuit filed by his father.

/ January 17, 2017

Alaskan Salmon may be Infected with Large Tapeworms, CDC Warns

Sushi lovers, beware: scientists have found that a Japanese tapeworm which can grow up to 30 feet long has been found in salmon caught in Alaskan waters, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

/ January 16, 2017

How Stress and Negative Emotions Can Lead to Heart Problems

Heightened activity in the brain’s fear center can increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.

/ January 13, 2017
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EPA Accuses Fiat Chrysler of Emissions Cheating

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accused Fiat Chrysler of using secret software that allowed illegal emissions on at least 104,000 of its diesel vehicles, the latest in an unprecedented government crackdown on automakers for alleged pollution violations.

/ January 12, 2017

5 Easy Ways to Avoid the Flu this Winter

Winter is here again, and if the cold weather wasn't bad enough, the season brings with it aches, pains and sinus infections. Here are five tips to bypass the misery of the dreaded flu this winter.

/ January 11, 2017