The podcast frenzy is getting freaky
Plus: the influence of the iPod, ageism in Silicon Valley and a meteorological roller coaster.
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You can take it with you if the grave is deep enough
In the handwritten will of Mrs. West insisted that her brother-in-law Sol West, after her husband died earlier, would bury the car. If he did… Read More »You can take it with you if the grave is deep enough
‘The 80s called and we didn’t answer’
sen. Mitt Romney put the blame for Wednesday night’s Russian invasion of Ukraine on the policies of the three most recent US presidents, including Barack… Read More »‘The 80s called and we didn’t answer’
Sony’s AI controls a race car like a champion
Takuma Miyazono started driving virtual racing cars at the age of 4 when his father took home the highly realistic motorsport game Gran Turismo 4†… Read More »Sony’s AI controls a race car like a champion
Trump praises Putin again just before Russia invades Ukraine
Former President Donald Trump at a rally in Conroe, Texas, on Jan. 29. (Go Nakamura/Reuters) Shortly before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of… Read More »Trump praises Putin again just before Russia invades Ukraine
New US sanctions targeting Russian company behind Nord Stream 2
WASHINGTON — President Biden said on Wednesday he would impose economic sanctions against the company behind a new natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.… Read More »New US sanctions targeting Russian company behind Nord Stream 2
COVID may increase the risk of developing heart problems
axios America prepares for a possible 4th COVID injection Even as the Omicron wave wanes, federal health officials, experts and the vaccine makers are already… Read More »COVID may increase the risk of developing heart problems
Energy companies go ‘green’ by discharging dirty coal plants
The sale of fossil fuels by energy companies is “obviously a big problem,” said Pieter de Pous, senior policy advisor at environmental think tank E3G.… Read More »Energy companies go ‘green’ by discharging dirty coal plants
Man who walks past North Carolina jail goes to Vegas and cashes $92,000, FBI says
A 53-year-old man convicted of fraud successfully deferred reporting to a federal prison complex in East North Carolina while seeking medical treatment, prosecutors said. That… Read More »Man who walks past North Carolina jail goes to Vegas and cashes $92,000, FBI says
FDA grants first condom approval for anal sex
To try to collect data that could lead to the approval of condoms for anal sex, the company teamed up with researchers at Emory University,… Read More »FDA grants first condom approval for anal sex
It’s hard to build a corporate culture in a remote working world
With no personal connections, “it’s just a job, it’s just a list of tasks, there’s no loyalty to the company,” said Chris Collins, an assistant… Read More »It’s hard to build a corporate culture in a remote working world
Ex-cheerleader guilty of deadly Florida prostitutes
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (AP) — A former criminal justice major and college cheerleader was convicted more than 15 years ago for the murder of three… Read More »Ex-cheerleader guilty of deadly Florida prostitutes
Russia’s conflict in Ukraine reshapes climate debate
It has only been three months since world leaders met at the climate summit in Glasgow and made ambitious commitments to reduce the use of… Read More »Russia’s conflict in Ukraine reshapes climate debate
Kanye Trolls Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian and Kamala Harris at Shambolic ‘Danda 2’ Event
YouTube To be a Kanye West fan today, expect some headaches and some delays. And in true fashion, the rapper had his fans waiting for… Read More »Kanye Trolls Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian and Kamala Harris at Shambolic ‘Danda 2’ Event
China is about to regulate AI – and the world is watching
Wen Li, a The Shanghai hospitality marketer first suspected an algorithm was messing with her when she and a friend used the same ride-hailing app… Read More »China is about to regulate AI – and the world is watching
