20 best deals from REI’s 2022 Anniversary Sale
REI is a go-to when it comes to anything and everything outdoor adventure, and right now you can save a ton of money on apparel, gear and more during the outfitter’s Anniversary Sale — a.k.a. the biggest sale of the year — now through May 30. Co-op members (it’s $30 to sign up!) can save […]
From fake customer accounts to fake job interviews, Wells Fargo is just the worst
Former Wells Fargo executive Joe Bruno says he was fired after telling superiors that the fake interview practice was “inappropriate, morally wrong, ethically wrong.” Wells Fargo says Bruno wasn’t the one retaliated against, but was fired for retaliating against a fellow employee. But whatever the reason for Bruno’s firing (and company claims that they didn’t […]
Spirit Airlines urges shareholders to reject JetBlue’s tender offer
A Spirit Airlines airplane taxis for takeoff at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Michael Ciaglo | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spirit Airlines‘ board on Thursday urged its shareholders to reject JetBlue Airways‘ hostile takeover attempt, citing regulatory hurdles and accusing the airline of trying to derail its planned […]
Protect data privacy for people seeking abortions
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar speaks during a protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2022. Elizabeth Frantz | […]
‘I Want to Reset My Brain’: Female Veterans Turn to Psychedelic Therapy
TIJUANA, Mexico — Plumes of incense swirled through the dimly lit living room as seven women took turns explaining what drove them to sign up for a weekend of psychedelic therapy at a villa in northern Mexico with sweeping ocean views. A former U.S. Marine said she hoped to connect with the spirit of her […]
Where the billions spent on driverless cars by US and China is heading
An Apollo Robotaxi runs at Shougang Park as Baidu launches China’s first driverless taxi service in the city on May 2, 2021 in Beijing, China. He Luqi | Qianlong.com | Visual China Group | Getty Images For years, Alphabet‘s Waymo and others leaders have promised autonomous vehicles are just around the bend. But that future […]
Thirty-Year Anniversary: Commemorating Every Single Season Of The Real World
Three decades ago, seven young people — Becky Blasband, Andre Comeau, Heather B. Gardner, Julie Gentry, Norman Korpi, Eric Nies and Kevin Powell — changed reality television forever. MTV viewers were invited into their unique and brand-new world on May 21, 1992. And, in return, the cast was completely real and set the tone for […]
Top-six troubles, problems for Artemi Panarin, Filip Chytil’s future, more
Read the expert take on the Blueshirts Sign up for Larry Brooks’ Inside the Rangers, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. The Rangers fell into an 0-2 hole after falling to the Hurricanes Friday night, 2-0. But now the series shifts to Madison Square Garden for a crucial Game 3 Sunday afternoon. How have the Rangers gotten […]
Why Antioxidants Are Great for Skin
Why Antioxidants Are Great for Skin Created with The Organic Pharmacy Why are vegetables and fruits so good for us? There are many reasons, but antioxidants—nutrients that help defend our bodies against free radicals, the unstable molecules produced in normal cell metabolism that can cause illness as well as signs of aging—figure prominently. Plants produce […]
Lincoln Memorial Closed After Partying Elite College Grads Trash Shrine on Eve of Centennial
The Lincoln Memorial was closed to visitors Saturday by the National Park Service after graduates of an elite college, reported to be Georgetown University, trashed the memorial with broken wine bottles, spilled champagne and litter. The trashing comes on the eve of next weekend’s 100th anniversary of the memorial’s dedication. Lincoln Memorial Commission chairman (and […]
Rahima holds a special place in smallpox history, years after it was eradicated : NPR
Rahima Banu, pictured with her mother in Bangladesh in 1975, is recorded as having the last known naturally-occurring case of the deadly form of smallpox. Daniel Tarantola/WHO hide caption toggle caption Daniel Tarantola/WHO Rahima Banu, pictured with her mother in Bangladesh in 1975, is recorded as having the last known naturally-occurring case of the deadly […]
At Gary Vaynerchuk’s ‘VeeCon’, the only way in is an NFT ticket
Those seeking evidence of the recent crypto meltdown need not look to Minneapolis — at least for the next few days. This weekend, thousands of NFT-holders are descending upon the Twin Cities for Gary Vaynerchuk’s “VeeCon” — a four-day conference bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and Web3 evangelists to discuss digital transformation in everything from […]
Electric vehicle prices rise at Tesla, Rivian, GM and other carmakers
Tesla’s Model 3 at the Tesla store in Washington, D.C. Salwan Georges | The Washington Post | Getty Images Automakers from Tesla to Rivian to Cadillac are hiking prices on their electric vehicles amid changing market conditions and rising commodity costs, specifically for key materials needed for EV batteries. Battery prices have been declining for […]
Help Decide Who Will Take Home an Electronic Dance Music Award This Year – EDM.com
Welcome to the Electronic Dance Music Awards, an international celebration of all things dance music. The EDMAs honor this year’s standout electronic dance music artists, events, labels, and executives. To show appreciation for stellar talent and contributions to the industry, awards will be given out across a number of select categories. This includes Dance Song […]
SpaceX paid to settle Elon Musk sexual misconduct claim, report says
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet late Thursday that “wild accusations” against him are not true after a Business Insider report said the aerospace company had paid $250,000 in severance to a private jet flight attendant who accused the billionaire of sexual misconduct. The report, which cited interviews and documents obtained […]
Buffalo Families Begin Funerals For Mass Shooting Victims
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first of several funerals for 10 Black people massacred at a Buffalo supermarket was planned for Friday, one day after victims’ families called on the nation to confront the threat of white supremacist violence. A private service was scheduled Friday morning for Heyward Patterson, who was a beloved deacon at […]