Trash Pandas: Robbers in Disguise
Published on 10/01/2022Have you ever had the urge to kidnap a wild animal and turn it into a house pet? You should definitely reconsider doing that with raccoons, at least.
Fed Fighting Stablecoins
Published on 09/30/2022Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that stablecoins will need greater regulation as they become more widely used by consumers.
News Changing Faces
Published on 09/29/2022For more than half a century, ABC, CBS and NBC have aired evening newscasts each weeknight on television. This fall, the competition has spread to another medium.
The Ants are Armed
Published on 09/28/2022Ever wonder why some bug bites hurt more than others? In fact, have you ever wondered how some bugs are able to draw blood while others can't? The answer lies in their mouths. Literally.
AirBnB Hosts Sick of AirBnB Too
Published on 09/27/2022Disgruntled Airbnb guests are taking to Twitter and TikTok to vent about everything from cleaning fees to misleading listings. But they aren’t the only ones with complaints: Airbnb hosts themselves have become increasingly disillusioned with the platform and its disrespectful guests.
Airline Costs: Transparency Coming!
Published on 09/26/2022President Joe Biden announced a new initiative Monday that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets — including baggage and change fees — before they buy, as the White House continues to search for ways to lower costs for Americans amid persistently high inflation.
We No Longer Understand Ferns
Published on 09/25/2022Some things are hard to understand for example tomatoes are botanically fruit but culinarily vegetables. Apparently, ferns make that list.
NTSB Wants Alcohol Sensing Cars by 2024
Published on 09/24/2022The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Arbitrage Life: That Letter's Worth HOW Much?
Published on 09/23/2022A bargain hunter who went to an estate sale in Maine to find a KitchenAid mixer, a bookshelf or vintage clothing walked away with a 700-year-old treasure.
Miners No More: Ethereum 2.0
Published on 09/22/2022A complex software change to the cryptocurrency ethereum holds the potential to dramatically reduce its energy consumption — and resulting climate-related pollution. But the transition known as “the merge” is not going to do the trick by itself.
AIs are Ruining Everything Part 2: What Is Art?
Published on 09/21/2022Androids do not dream of electric sheep. They dream of winning art contests, apparently.
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Queen's Funeral Means Big Business for UK
Published on 09/20/2022Royal fans poured into the heart of London to experience the flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a mileslong line for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II, who died after an unprecedented seven decades on the throne. And while they’re here, they’re packing hotels, restaurants and shops.