FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says proper use of child-restraints has declined, over the past few years. As many as 37 percent of children between the ages of 4 and 7, are not being properly restrained in forward-facing car or booster seats. Nearly 14 percent of children between the ages of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The less sleep you get, the more likely you are to consume a greater number of sugary beverages. According to a large UC San Francisco study, people who get 5 or fewer hours a rest each night, drink 21 percent more sugary and caffeinated drinks. However, it’s not clear whether sodas, coffee,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 75 percent of American small business owners are concerned, about the impact this election may have on their companies. According to a new Pepperdine University survey, 66 percent believe Republican candidate Donald Trump will be more supportive on tax issues, with a slightly smaller percentage saying he’d be better when…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Whichever candidate wins, will have the label of least-liked president in recent decades. According to the latest Gallup poll, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have the worst images of any major candidate, since the mid-50s. 61 percent of Americans are said to have a negative view of Trump. 52 percent have an…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new USC study, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been using software bots, to generate significant support on Twitter. However, researchers says Trump has used the bots more heavily to generate positive content. 20 million tweets sent out between Sept. 16 and Oct. 21 were written by only…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Examining the characteristics of drivers, based on their political beliefs. That’s the purpose of the 2016 Election and Cars Survey, conducted by swapalease.com. When it comes to the car that best matches their personality, Democrats chose Tesla. Republicans, on the other hand, picked the Corvette. As for which cars their presidential candidate…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Secretary of State’s office and the Association of Clerks and Election Officials, say the notion of a “rigged” election is unfounded. Instances of voter fraud, they say, are extremely rare, and registrars frequently update their lists to remove people who have passed away. A recent Gallup poll found that a…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s not necessarily a lack of sleep, but the combination of being a night owl and daytime drowsiness, that’s to blame for cranky teenagers. That’s according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, which reiterates the need for later school start times. Experts say sleep time misalignment and early school…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to respecting the supporters of the opposite candidate, Clinton backers appear to have a more difficult time. According to a new Pew Research Center survey, 56 percent of those voting for Trump, say they have no trouble respecting those supporting the Democrat. However, 58 percent of those seeking a…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Over the last 20 tears, the obesity problem has grown significantly in the U.S.,leading some experts to believe that “fat” be the new norm, as more than 3 quarters of adults are classified by the feds as “overweight” or “obese.” A new report by WalletHub shows were the problem is most evident.…… MORE
