Kangaroos, Moose, and Bears... Oh My!
Published on 02/24/2022A 500-pound black bear has damaged more than 30 properties around Lake Tahoe, and last week broke into yet another home in an endless quest for a quick meal. Police in southeastern Denmark on Monday appealed for public help to track down what appeared to be a kangaroo that was filmed hopping across a field. A moose on the loose in a Massachusetts city was tranquilized Tuesday and moved to a more appropriate setting, state wildlife officials said.
Never Too Late To Invent
Published on 02/23/2022As we come to the end of Black History Month, let’s talk about innovative Black Americans who have changed life as we know it. Did you play with a super soaker when you were little? Or have a home security system? Maybe you’ve ridden an elevator with automatic doors (I mean of course, unless you live in an old-timey building) or you get your clothes dry cleaned. That’s right, you guessed it - all of these are inventions of Black people.
Curling: The Other Canadian Sport
Published on 02/22/2022The 500-year-old sport of curling is sliding into the digital age at the Winter Olympics, with modern technology helping teams sift through game stats and performance data to maximize their chances at a medal.
The Arbitrage Life: Billionaire Space Tourist Wants to Make it a Twofer
Published on 02/21/2022The billionaire who launched on his own SpaceX flight last year is headed back up, aiming for an even higher orbit and the chance to take part in a spacewalk.
Buffett's a Camper!
Published on 02/18/2022Warren Buffett’s company placed a rare bet on a technology company late last year and it has already paid off in a big way.Berkshire Hathaway revealed in documents filed with regulators on Monday that it bought near 15 million shares in game publisher Activision Blizzard during the last three months of 2021.
Congressional Stock Oopsies
Published on 02/17/2022Amid a steady drip of damaging headlines, pressure is building for Congress to pass legislation that would curtail lawmakers’ ability to speculate on the stock market. Trading in Congress has long been criticized by government watchdogs, who say the access to nonpublic information creates a temptation for lawmakers to prioritize their own finances over the public good.
Your Face or Mine?
Published on 02/16/2022While some NFTs are pieces of art clearly made from the same outline, there are some others with a more ethereal feel to them that feel non-human. That’s right, there’s AI generated art now.
And Now the News, Brought to You by the Hackers
Published on 02/15/2022News Corp., publisher of The Wall Street Journal, said Friday that it had been hacked and had data stolen from journalists and other employees, and a cybersecurity firm investigating the intrusion said Chinese intelligence-gathering was believed behind the operation.
Autonomous Trucks: Closer Than you Think
Published on 02/10/2022Late last year, autonomous vehicle startup Gatik announced a big step: it eliminated the safety operator from behind the wheel of two self-driving trucks as part of its partnership with discounter Walmart. Now, the Mountain View, California firm is looking to speed up the process of fully driverless truck operations in the next few years.
Would You Like an NFT with your Home Purchase Today?
Published on 02/09/2022A home in Gulfport is being auctioned off Thursday as an NFT. It is the first piece of U.S. real estate to be auctioned as a “non-fungible token”, said former owner Leslie Alessandra.
Mice, Frogs, and Snails- Ingredients for the Best Boys
Published on 02/09/2022Scientists are at it again with the almost sci-fi-esque technology. Scientists in Israel have successfully recovered movement in 12 of 15 paralyzed mice via spinal cord implants.
Hackers go back to High School
Published on 02/07/2022Cyberattacks like the one that canceled classes for two days in Albuquerque’s biggest school district have become a growing threat to U.S. schools, with several high-profile incidents reported since last year.