Blizzard Microsoft still facing Problems
Published on 05/19/2023The European Union on Monday approved Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, deciding the deal won’t stifle competition for popular console titles like Call of Duty and accepting the U.S. tech company’s remedies to boost competition in cloud gaming.
Medieval Manuscript Medicine
Published on 05/19/2023How did early medieval people treat illnesses and injuries? Most remedies for curing ailments were probably not written down, but rather passed down orally from person to person and from family to family. Many people in this time were illiterate, so even the oldest texts included many illustrations and drawings.
Plane Crashing Youtuber Meets the Law
Published on 05/18/2023An influencer who staged a California plane crash to make a YouTube video of himself parachuting to safety has agreed to plead guilty to obstructing the investigation by destroying the wreckage, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.
Babysat Tweets: The Saga of Elon Musk
Published on 05/17/2023Elon Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators that was reached after his 2018 tweets claiming he had secured funding to take Tesla private caused the electric vehicle maker’s share price to jump and led to a temporary halt in trading, an appeals court ruled Monday.
Mint of Another Flavor Could Save Money
Published on 05/17/2023In a move aimed at reducing costs, bipartisan lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would grant the U.S. Mint the authority to modify the metal content of coins. This proposal, if enacted, could potentially lead to significant savings for the U.S. government.
Poweerrrrrr: EV Batteries
Published on 05/16/2023One of the greatest costs to an EV driver is the battery. What are some things that affect this cost?
Forgiveness: Good for your Health?
Published on 05/15/2023During his early days as a marriage counselor, psychologist Everett Worthington observed that many couples were holding onto grudges and grievances, and he recognized that they could only move forward if they forgave one another. This realization spurred him to dedicate decades of his academic career to studying the science of forgiveness.
Uno Reverse: HIV Donations in TN
Published on 05/12/2023Uno reverse type situations have a tendency to be some of the most entertaining. In this case, the state of Tennessee messed around and found out, but instead of being something negative, the result was increased funding for HIV prevention, surveillance, and treatment.
New Airline Regulations
Published on 05/11/2023President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline’s control.
Video Game Hall of Fame Entrants Announced
Published on 05/11/2023The first commercial video game and the first one marketed to girls are headed to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, alongside a post-apocalyptic nail-biter and a system that made gamers out of grandparents.
KRATOM!
Published on 05/10/2023Didn’t know what kratom was until you saw this blog title? Don’t worry, we didn’t either, but apparently, it’s an opioid withdrawal aid.
"Charge" of the EV Brigade
Published on 05/09/2023As electric vehicles have become more popular in the past few years, the need for a better EV charging infrastructure has drastically increased.