The current retail value of the U.S. coffee market is estimated to be worth approximately $48 million dollars. Coca-Cola has historically done quite well without dipping into the coffee market, but the soda manufacturer and beverage titan just placed a large bet on coffee — a $5.1 billion bet.

According to The New York Times, Coca-Cola announced its plans to purchase Costa, one of the world’s biggest coffee chains, for $5.1 billion in cash.

Though it seems like Coke has been relatively quiet in recent years, this new acquisition is its largest in nearly a decade, proving that the company is willing to spend top dollar in order to stay atop the beverage market.

Coke’s sales have actually been falling for the past five years, but the company’s jump to coffee could be exactly what it needs to get back on top. People love coffee — and now that Coke is running Costa, they’ll be able to compete with some of the biggest coffee retailers in the U.S. and the world.

The U.S. imports around 27.5 million bags of coffee, accounting for about one-quarter of global un-roasted coffee imports, making it the world’s largest single buyer. These coffee beans are constantly being shipped across oceans in order to provide coffee-lovers with tasty and affordable drinks. Standard TEU shipping containers can hold about 3,500 shoe boxes and 40ft high containers can hold more than 8,000 — that’s a lot of coffee being shipped across nations. Now, a significant percentage of all those coffee shipments will have that iconic Coca-Cola label on the side.

“It’s more important than ever that Coca-Cola make a serious and significant investment in the category because it’s the right thing to do to serve our consumers with more of the drinks they want, which in turn helps our customers,” said James Quincey, Coke’s chief executive officer.

According to Business Insider, this deal clearly outlines Coke’s long-term plans, as the $5.1 billion purchase is actually 16 times more than Costa’s projected 2018 earnings.

“Hot beverages is one of the few remaining segments of the total beverage landscape where Coca-Cola does not have a global brand,” added Quincey. “Costa gives us access to this market through a strong coffee platform.”

This deal is likely to be seen as a direct challenge to the Starbucks dominance across the United States. Costa already has more coffee shops in the UK than Starbucks and has been expanding globally. In October, Costa bought out Yueda, the second most popular coffee chain in China (behind Starbucks).

“Coca-Cola doesn’t have a broad, global portfolio in this growing category,” added Quincey. “There’s a lot of coffee stores in the U.S. There’s more room for growth in Europe and Asia. This is a coffee strategy, not a retail strategy or a food strategy.”

Coca-Cola has been producing and distributing products since the 1880s. With this latest acquisition, they are certainly hoping to remain not only relevant within the global beverage sector, but the king of the caffeinehill.

An ingredient of the weedkiller Roundup has been found in a variety of children’s breakfast cereals. According to Fox News Chicago, traces of the weed-killing chemical glyphosate have been found in a number of children’s popular breakfast cereals including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Quaker Oats.

The chemical was detected in a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit organization. EWG tested over a dozen brands of oat-based foods. Approximately three-fourths of the tested samples contained levels of glyphosate that were higher than what EWG scientists say is safe for children’s health.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time glyphosate has been found in U.S. food. In April, the nonprofit organization US Right to Know found that the Food and Drug Administration had been testing food for glyphosate for up to two years.

The FDA’s internal emails, obtained by US Right to Know, reportedly contained information that proved many oat-based foods contained a fair amount of glyphosate. The organization failed to release its findings to the public.

Glyphosate was first identified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization in 2015. Children’s foods that contain these high levels of glyphosate include General Mills’ Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Kellogg’s Cracklin’ Oat Bran, and Quaker Old Fashioned Oats.

Spokespersons with both Quaker and Kellogg’s said the brands don’t add glyphosate during their milling processes. Glyphosate, they said, is commonly used by farmers who apply the chemical pre-harvest.

The EWG’s findings were published in a report only days after a Superior Court of California awarded $289 million to a San Francisco groundskeeper. Dewayne “Lee” Johnson filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company for failing to label their weed-killing product Roundup as dangerous.

Johnson used Roundup, which includes the chemical glyphosate, for over two years before developing terminal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Jurors ruled in favor of Johnson, concluding that Roundup and Ranger Pro products present a substantial danger to users.

Johnson’s case is only the first among more than 4,000 lawsuits filed against Monsanto for similar medical reasons. Monsanto plans to appeal the court’s decision on the case and says that more than 800 scientific studies and reviews, including those by the EPA, say that glyphosate doesn’t cause cancer.

Whether or not glyphosate definitely causes cancer, it’s still important that adults undergo cancer screening regularly whether in a doctor’s office or self-checking. Screening helps to detect cancer when it’s still in the early stages.

For instance, between one to two lives can be saved for every 1,000 men who undergo a prostate-specific antigen test.

Cancer screening and early detection are also important financially. Up to 45 million Americans are living below the poverty line and 36% of children in New Jersey alone live in low-income households.

Cancer care can be incredibly expensive. And if the family chooses to buy a service or therapy dog (there are up to 75 million pet dogs in the U.S.), the price can be even higher. The average price for a service dog $17,000.

That said, cancer screening is critical. Still, Dr. Olga Naidenko, the senior science adviser for EWG, says that regardless how much a child or adult would need to eat of the chemical to reach the EPA limit, glyphosate doesn’t belong in children’s food.

What’s more, there have been detectable levels of glyphosate in people’s urine due to dietary exposure. “And tests show that glyphosate levels in American’s bodies have been rising over time,” Naidenko said.

Archery has been around for centuries and has become a popular sport all over the world. In 2016, the number of archers — aged six years and older — amounted to approximately 7.9 million people. Archers of all ages all over the world have been working on improving their archery skills; some, like Oh Jin Hyek, even had Olympic aspirations.

According to World Archery, Hyek, the two-time silver medalist and winner of the Hyundai Archery World Cup, is currently one of the most recognizable intentional archers around, but it took a while for him to get to that level and it’s still not easy.

Hyek missed the Korean national archery team in 2016, missing the chance to defend his Olympic title.

“I was too focused on the goal and not the process to get there,” Hyek said. “I was obsessed with the fact that it was for the Olympics. I was disappointed. I was too concerned about the fact that I had to go. “After missing out on the team that year, I had an opportunity to re-evaluate myself. It was an opportunity for me to learn about myself as a person, apart from archery.”

While 44% of all emergency room episodes could have been treated at urgent care locations, there certainly are times when it’s much more appropriate to seek emergency medical treatment. Archery-related injuries, however, especially if the arrows themselves were involved, would require immediate professional medical assistance.

That being said, according to recent National Safety Council statistics, archery is actually more than three times safer than golf, with just one injury for every 2,000 participants.

As Oh attempted to improve his archery skills and become an Olympic champion once again, he began increasing the number of arrows he was shooting in training, thinking it would lead to better results. Instead, it caused a serious shoulder injury that he’s been carrying for nearly three years.

“I realized through this injury that it may be the end of my archery career and it changed the way I thought. I realized things aren’t always in my control but while I have time, I’ll do my best and everything I can,” Oh said. “All four of my rotator cuff muscles are injured. I’d never say I’d quit right now but it all depends on how long my body can keep going.”

Oh was able to return to World Cup stages in Shanghai, earning two medals (silver and bronze) as a team.

Additionally, in other injury-related archery news, a global recall of archery bows has been issued due to injury hazards.

According to News Channel 10, Precision Shooting has recalled archery crossbows due to injury hazard. The crossbows can fire or discharge unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and to anyone nearby. The recall involves all FANG XT, FANG LT, and THRIVE archery crossbow with serial numbers 2404285 to 2514039.

The serial number is on the bottom of the trigger grip. And the model number can be found on the product hang tag and on the box that the bow came in.

As more states and even countries begin to legalize recreational cannabis around the globe, alcohol has taken the back seat. But apparently, not for long. More and more beer companies have begun to experiment with THC-infused, non-alcoholic beer, including Molson and Province.

According to new research, adults in states that have legalized recreational marijuana are binge drinking 13% less than states that haven’t legalized its use. This means that recreational marijuana use is influencing the alcohol industry in unexpected ways.

To make up for the slump in sales, many beer companies have started entering the market for recreational marijuana. But instead of opting for a kitchen remodel that can offer an 83% return on investment, beer companies have begun to make deals with pot distributors to make up for the loss in revenue. Molson and Province are just two of the companies that have hopped on board in Canada.

“Canada is breaking new ground in the cannabis sector and, as one of the country’s leading beverage companies, Molson Coors Canada has a unique opportunity to participate in this exciting and rapidly expanding consumer segment,” said president and CEO of Molson Coors Canada, Frederic Landtmeters.

Province expects its future beer beverage to hit harder than the traditional edible, according to Esquire. Although CBD oils and THC have been used in beer before, Province has brewed its beer with stalks, stems, and buds to make a truly unique beverage with 6.5 milligrams of THC.

If you expect it to taste like a plant, you’re not wrong; initial experiments with the beverage went horribly, according to the co-founder and CEO of Province Brands. Dooma Wendschuh explained that it tasted like “rotten broccoli,” but a few tweaks to the chemistry has resulted in a pleasantly dry beer.

For jealous Americans, don’t lose hope; certain beer companies in legal states have delved into THC beverages as well. Lagunitas, owned by Heineken, has recently announced its new THC beverage. A startup in Nevada is also experimenting with cannabis-infused droughts.

Unfortunately, Canada hasn’t yet regulated edibles, but beer companies are optimistic that they’ll be able to roll out their beverages by 2019. For now, Canadian consumers will just have to make do with recreational marijuana use starting in October.

Torque sensor units are designed to operate in a wide temperature range of negative 452 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Though there are plenty of uses for these sensor items, in recent years, robotics have relied tremendously on torque sensors and other innovative technologies. Because while most people image robots like those featured on television shows and cartoons, the vast majority of robots exist in factories, particularly in the automotive industry.

According to Robotics Industry Insights, force and tactile sensors are enabling robots to manipulate objects in less-structured environments with greater accuracy and sensitivity.

Most robots designed for collaborative applications already have built-in force and torque sensing capabilities for safety, especially when working alongside humans. With the exploration of these force and tactile sensors, however, robots are better able to perform dangerous tasks that human workers should avoid.

Soon, thanks to this new sensing technology, robots will actually be able to “feel” what they come in contact with. As the robotics sector continues to innovate, more and more industries will start utilizing these machines than ever before. For instance, the construction industry currently has more than 650,000 employers and over 6 million employees, creating nearly $1 trillion worth of manmade structures each year. Since these powerful robots can now see, feel, and even adapt, they can make it much easier to build all sorts of structures and access otherwise impossible-to-reach areas.

“There aren’t many major manufacturing facilities in the world where you’re not going to find a vision system,” said Ian Stern, Product Manager of Force and Torque Sensors at ATI Industrial Automation Apex. “That’s where force sensing is headed. As we start to automate jobs that require that sense of touch, force sensing will become as prevalent as vision.”

Vision technology has already broken into the robotics industry, and it seems as though robotic touch sensing will soon follow suit.

Additionally, Robotics and Automation adds that Universal Robots is planning on showcasing its brand-new e-Series collaborative robot for the first time in the United States at the IMTS industrial technology event.

The new e-Series sets a new standard for collaborative robotics, adding in a built-in force and torque sensing capability, as well as innovative safety features and improved precision.

“As manufacturers increasingly embrace cobots (computer-controlled robot devices), we see the need to support even more demanding applications with the greater accuracy and tool integration of the e-Series,” added Stuart Shepherd, regional sales director for Universal Robots’ American region.

Whether it’s a smalltime shop or a large construction organization, the future will likely see many more robots across the commercial sector.

“The global cobot market is the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation,” added Shepherd.

Energy bills are something you can’t get rid of like a car payment or student loan debt, but you can decrease them. Here are some things you can do to decrease your monthly expenses on water.

Get a tankless water heater

Tankless water heaters allow for what is known as “on demand” hot water. They are much smaller than traditional water heaters. Cold water is piped through the heater and is quickly heated by either gas or electricity. This means you don’t have to let the water run for very long for it to get hot. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, you can save $100 a year or more with a tankless heater.

Insulate your pipes

Insulating your water pipes can also save you money on your water bills. It’s generally the same concept as a tankless water heater in that you don’t have to let the water run as long before it gets hot. Insulating your hot water pipes can help raise your water temperature two to four degrees Fahrenheit, decreasing the water you waste down the drain.

Fix any leaks

A leak of one drip per second can cost you $1 every month. That may not seem like a lot, but this calculation helps you see the bigger picture. A drip rate of 60 drips per minute can waste 8.64 gallons a day, 259 gallons a month, and 3,153 gallons a year. That’s a lot of water. If you fix the leaks in a prompt manner, you don’t have to pay for all that wasted water.

Update your appliances

Finally, you can update your appliances if you want to save money on your water bills. While it may cost you more money up front, energy efficient appliances use much less water and energy in the long run. Replacing your washing machine, dishwasher, and other similar appliances can cut down your water bills shortly after you purchase them. Additionally, here are some tips for properly cleaning your exhaust filter!

Try out some of these tips so you can save money on your water bills every month. Not only will you be putting money back in your wallet, but water conservation is also great for the environment.