• The Carter’s Are Still Trying to Trademark Blue Ivy’s Name – Seriously?

    The Carter’s Are Still Trying to Trademark Blue Ivy’s Name – Seriously?

    Beyoncé and Jay-Z are still trying to trademark Blue Ivy’s name.  Is that even possible? Before Jay-Z and Beyoncé submitted their application, two other people tried to trademark “Blue Ivy Carter.” However, the US Patent and Trademark Office said no because it is illegal to register a trademark with illegitimate affiliation with a celebrity. What does that…

  • New Drug, Luxturna, to Treat Blindness Could Cost $425,000 Per Eye

    New Drug, Luxturna, to Treat Blindness Could Cost $425,000 Per Eye

    Last month, the FDA approved a gene therapy called Luxturna.  Luxturna can treat a rare eye disease that causes blindness.  But it’s kind of pricey.  It will cost $425,000 per eye.  Yes, that’s super expensive, but it was originally estimated that it was going to cost $1 million for the treatment.  In light of the price,…

  • Here’s How You Can Track Winter Storm Grayson from Your iPhone

    Here’s How You Can Track Winter Storm Grayson from Your iPhone

    Winter has been here for a while now.  Especially if you live in the eastern part of the United States.  This isn’t news, but meteorologists are calling for a “bomb cyclone” to hit these same areas.  Known as Winter Storm Grayson, it will bring snow, ice and strong wind gusts along the east coast as…