FTC to Crack Down on Data Collection
Published on 08/15/2022Whether it’s the fitness tracker on your wrist, the “smart” home appliances in your house or the latest kids’ fad going viral in online videos, they all produce a trove of personal data for big tech companies.
What's Going on in the Classroom?
Published on 08/14/2022The 2022 school year is shaping up to a poor start with a shortage of educators. What is being done to fix the issue? Changing the rules and of course, money.
I Bless the Snow Down In Africa... wait what?
Published on 08/13/2022While millions across Europe sweat through a summer of record-breaking heat, they’re skiing in Africa.
Arbitrage Life: Do Spiders Sleep?
Published on 08/12/2022It’s a question that keeps some scientists awake at night: Do spiders sleep?
Tax Credit Doesn’t Work for Most EVs in US
Published on 08/11/2022A tax credit of up to $7,500 could be used to defray the cost of an electric vehicle under the Inflation Reduction Act now moving toward final approval in Congress. But the auto industry is warning that the vast majority of EV purchases won’t qualify for a tax credit that large.
Blame It on the Alcohol
Published on 08/10/2022Guess who’s back, back again. The FDA fees are back. Tell the properly registered distilleries.
ICYMI: More Tesla More Problems
Published on 08/09/2022Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles.
Arbitrage Life: Maybe these Hips DO Lie: Shakira in Court
Published on 08/08/2022Prosecutors in Spain said Friday they would ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud.
A Koala Did it, I Swear!
Published on 08/05/2022Did you know that koala fingerprints are just as unique as human fingerprints and have been known to be confused with human fingerprints in a crime scene? That’s right, if you’re going to do something illegal, maybe do it in Australia with a koala.
Chips and Dip? NO, CHIPS and Science!
Published on 08/04/2022More than 90% of advanced chips come from Taiwan. Should Taiwan be invaded or shipping channels closed, the U.S. and much of the world would face a cascading economic crisis and find the weapon systems meant to defend their citizens impossible to maintain and update.
Lost in the Sauce
Published on 08/03/2022In other news concerning cursed things from TikTok, the “Pink Sauce” might be in trouble. Yes, Pink Sauce is a real product, and no it is not a euphemism for something…suspicious.
Ways to Feel Rich, Even if You’re Not
Published on 08/02/2022In some ways, feeling “rich” is less about how many zeroes you have in your bank account and more about knowing how to use them to get what you want out of life.