Can Uber be useful and do us good?
New research suggests ride-hailing services in India could reduce pollution. We haven’t seen this in the US yet
Will Florida be consumed with wakefulness now that DeSantis’ Stop WOKE Act is blocked?
Republican politicians such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proudly praise their crusade against the word “wake up” and all things “wake up.” But what does… Read More »Will Florida be consumed with wakefulness now that DeSantis’ Stop WOKE Act is blocked?
The SLS rocket is the worst that has happened to NASA, but maybe the best?
enlarge / NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket on LC-39B, ready to take off at 8:33 a.m. ET on August 29, 2022. Trevor Mahlmann President Eisenhower… Read More »The SLS rocket is the worst that has happened to NASA, but maybe the best?
Raising start-up financing used to be easy – not anymore
In 2021, when? Roshan Patel was busy raising his startup Walnut’s first round of funding, his email inbox overflowing with investor interest. Venture capitalists loved… Read More »Raising start-up financing used to be easy – not anymore
To combat electoral falsehoods, social media companies are preparing a well-known playbook
Platforms like TikTok and Facebook are planning anti-misinformation strategies similar to those of 2020.
How to prepare your home for severe storms and weather conditions
With the cost and frequency of weather-induced disasters increasing, it’s more important than ever to take measures to be prepared.
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are among celebrities accused of exceeding their monthly water budget as California weathers its third year of drought
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian at the amfAR Gala New York AIDS Research Benefit at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2019.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP The Las Virgenes… Read More »Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are among celebrities accused of exceeding their monthly water budget as California weathers its third year of drought
McDonald’s shakes up its board
The fast food chain has struggled with a number of shareholders and franchisees as it faces the effects of inflation and weak economic growth.
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10 million viewed ‘House of the Dragon’ premiere, HBO says.
The network said the viewership for the “Game of Thrones” spin-off was the biggest start for a series in its history.
Again, Apple is calling employees back to the office – again, employees are fighting back
enlarge / An on-site photo taken at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, an office complex Apple built with the on-site work culture in mind. Apple… Read More »Again, Apple is calling employees back to the office – again, employees are fighting back
Houston woman poisoned on her birthday after touching napkin on car
Erin Mims said she started having hot flashes, chest pain and a pounding heart after touching a napkin in her door handle. Birthdays were supposed… Read More »Houston woman poisoned on her birthday after touching napkin on car
Expanding clean energy loans is ‘sleeping giant’ of climate law
The bill recently signed by President Biden will significantly expand government loans and loan guarantees for clean energy and automotive projects and businesses.
Drought hurts China’s economy as central bank cuts interest rates
Sichuan’s many dams cannot generate enough electricity even for their own needs, forcing factories there to close for as long as a week.
Lenovo sends a stop-and-desist to Framework via a stylized letter “O”
enlarge / The 3D printed case design of the Framework Laptop motherboard. Lenovo has a bone to pick with the round on/off button design. Frame… Read More »Lenovo sends a stop-and-desist to Framework via a stylized letter “O”
