U.S.Yahoo NewsFrom Boston to Detroit — why Atlanta's 'Cop City' protests are galvanizing communities around the U.S.
Protests against a plan to build a new training center for police and firefighters in Atlanta have spread to major cities all over the country. Some critics are wary that, if successful, the center could create a precedent for others to follow.
WorldYahoo NewsKerry: U.S. must work with China and Russia on fighting climate change
Despite mounting tensions between the United States and its rivals China and Russia, President Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, told Yahoo News that the U.S. must work with those adversaries on combating climate change.
U.S.Yahoo News'Strikes a chord': Father’s Twitter post about son being bullied at school goes viral
A father of five in Panama is encouraging other parents to talk to their kids about bullying after a Twitter post about his own eight-year-old son’s experience went viral this week.
WorldYahoo NewsAre China and Russia allies? Key takeaways from the Xi-Putin summit
Are China and Russia allies? Here are the key takeaways from the Xi-Putin summit.
PoliticsYahoo NewsKerry: Americans don't need to have 'lower quality of life' to fight climate change
Americans do not have to compromise on their quality of life in order to help prevent catastrophic climate change, special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry told Yahoo News.
BusinessYahoo FinanceWhy the biggest banks 'could be natural beneficiaries' of current turmoil: strategist
The biggest U.S. banks stand to become even more powerful in the wake of the banking crisis — whereas regional banks could lose their foothold.
U.S.Yahoo SportsEx-Morgan Stanley adviser arrested after allegedly defrauding NBA players out of millions
Jrue Holiday, Chandler Parsons and Courtney Lee are all reportedly involved in a lawsuit against Darryl Cohen.
BusinessAutoblogRussians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart
With Western sanctions removing European, Japanese and American cars from the country, Chinese brands have moved it.
NewsYahoo News UKWhat is TikTok doing to our attention spans?
TikTok has taken plenty of blame for a perceived drop in attention spans, but how much is it really to blame?
U.S.EngadgetHitting the Books: How the 'Godfather of Cybercrime' got his start on eBay
"Fool Me Once" from forensic accounting expert Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope explores some of the most heinous financial crimes in internet history, explaining the hows and whys of these grifts' success.
BusinessYahoo FinanceFord CEO on EV transition: 'Batteries are the constraint'
Ford has its work cut out for it in securing enough critical minerals for its EV batteries.
BusinessTechCrunchThe story of how Dave took the long road to become a neobank
Right before the Silicon Valley Bank meltdown, I had a conversation with Jason Wilk, founder and CEO of neobank Dave, about that company’s business. Here are excerpts of my interview with Wilk, which have been edited for brevity and clarity. TC: Are you benefiting from higher interest rates, and if so, how?
BusinessAutoblogCupra testing in U.S. market ahead of potential expansion
Cupra is eyeing the U.S. for a potential expansion but must first bolster its market position in Europe and convert its lineup to full-electric.
NewsYahoo News UKGove vows to stop 'unscrupulous landlords' profiting from cost of living crisis
Housing secretary Michael Gove has said a 'tiny minority' of landlords are using the 'threat of eviction to jack up rents and victimise tenants'.
TechnologyEngadgetMicrosoft releases fix for Windows 11 screenshot privacy bug
Microsoft has released a pair of emergency updates to address the “aCropalypse” security vulnerability found within its native Windows 10 and 11 screenshot editing apps
BusinessYahoo FinanceThis Patek Philippe is most expensive watch ever sold at online auction
At Christie’s “Top of the Time” online auction based out of auction house’s Hong Kong outfit, a Patek Philippe ‘Sky Moon Tourbillon’ sold for $5.8 million to an anonymous buyer. This stunning Patek Philippe timepiece set a new record for an online auction, using new avenue for the pre-owned watch industry that’s gaining more and more traction.
BusinessTechCrunchPinterest brings shopping capabilities to Shuffles, its collage-making app
Pinterest announced today that it's testing ways to integrate Shuffles collage content into Pinterest, starting with shopping. Shuffles, which is Pinterest's collage-making app, launched to general public last November. To use Shuffles, users build collages using Pinterest’s own photo library or by snapping photos of objects they want to include with their iPhone’s camera.
U.S.DeadlineMississippi TV Meteorologist And News Anchor Removed After Quoting Snoop Dogg Live On Air
There has been no sign of a Mississippi morning news anchor woman since she voiced a Snoop Dogg phrase on air earlier this month. Barbie Bassett has not been on air for the NBC affiliate WLBT since March 8, when her team were discussing the rapper’s addition to his wine line. Bassett said, “Fo shizzle, […]
NewsYahoo News UKResidents forced to flee after their gardens fall into disused mine
Two bungalows were left uninhabitable when a 2m (6.4ft) hole opened up in Cornwall.
BusinessEngadgetInternet Archive violated publisher copyrights by lending ebooks, court rules
The lawsuit originated from the Internet Archive’s decision to launch the “National Emergency Library” during the early days of the pandemic.
BusinessYahoo FinanceTax policy and enforcement aren't race-neutral, two studies find
Recent studies underscore how supposedly race-neutral tax systems and policies can actually magnify racial disadvantages.
BusinessTechCrunch'So infuriating': TikTokers are fuming over potential ban
In the aftermath of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's brutal five hour Congressional hearing on Thursday, TikToker and disinformation researcher Abbie Richards summed up what so many creators were thinking: "It's actually remarkable how much less Congress knows about social media than the average person," Richards told TechCrunch. Across TikTok, users mocked congresspeople for misunderstanding how technology works. In one instance, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) asked Chew if TikTok connects to a user's home wi-fi network.
PoliticsBBC'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally
As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.
NewsYahoo News UKMan jailed for stealing Amazon van while delivery driver clung to bonnet
Jarren Reid, 33, drove from side to side to try and shake the driver off after stealing his van in Coventry.
BusinessMoneyWise'A serious problem': Big South Korean auto firms face heat as State Farm, Progressive now refuse to cover certain models — here’s why these cars are too risky to insure
This is a TikTok challenge you don’t want to get behind.
WorldBusiness InsiderA mystery object found by the Nord Stream pipeline could help provide clues about who was behind sabotage attack
Denmark has invited the Russian-controlled operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to help recover a mysterious object found next to it.
BusinessSmartAssetA $300,000 Annuity Will Pay You This Much Monthly
When you need another stream of income for retirement, you might consider an annuity. You purchase the annuity from an insurance company and receive payments back at a later date. Before buying an annuity, it's important to consider how much … Continue reading → The post How Much Does a $300,000 Annuity Pay Per Month? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
WorldThe New Voice of UkraineUkrainian aviation inflicts significant losses on Russians
A video showcasing pilots from the 16th and 18th brigades fighting against enemy forces in the eastern region was posted on General Oleksandr Syrskyi’s Telegram channel on March 26.
NewsYahoo News UKBoy, 9, reunited with pet tortoise seven months after she disappeared
Harvey Dean-Evans' pet tortoise Mary went missing from his home in Wigan last August.
BusinessCinemaBlendAs Amy Robach And T.J. Holmes Look For Work Following GMA Drama, Major Networks Have Allegedly Passed On Hiring Them
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have reportedly been turned down by some big companies amid their joint job hunt.
WorldThe TelegraphTaiwan residents flee remote islands as China severs internet sea cables
Life has been quieter than usual for residents of Taiwan on an outlying archipelago that is lined with sleepy fishing villages lapped by ocean waves.
BusinessSmartAssetI'm 50. Is This Enough Money to Have in My 401(k) Right Now?
Most Americans have less in their retirement accounts than they'd like, and much less than the rules say they should have. So, obviously, if that describes you then you're not alone. Now, most financial advisors recommend that you have between five … Continue reading → The post How Much Should I Have in My 401(k) at 50? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
PoliticsReutersBiden nominee to head FAA withdraws after Republican criticism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is withdrawing his nomination after Republican criticism that he was not qualified to serve as the top aviation regulator. Last year, Biden nominated Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington to serve as FAA administrator. A spokesperson for Washington at the airport did not immediately comment.
WorldThe New Voice of UkraineNorth Macedonia will consider returning Ukraine’s Mi-24 helicopters
The North Macedonian government will consider a proposal from its General Staff to return Mi-24 helicopters purchased from Ukraine in 2001 on March 29, North Macedonian Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska saidon North Macedonian television channel Alsat TV.
BusinessTheStreet.comTesla Has More Bad News About Its Popular Electric Vehicles
EV safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, however, have been a common occurrence lately with several automobile manufacturers. Nissan on March 1 began a voluntary safety recall of 1,063 of its 2023 Ariya Electric SUVs after the company discovered missing steering wheel bolts that could cause loss of steering control and an increased risk of a crash. Tesla TSLA in February issued a safety recall of 362,758 of certain Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for an over-the-air software update of its Full Self-Driving feature.
BusinessGOBankingRates10 US Cities With Plenty of Jobs and Cheap Housing
With many American families struggling with high rent, credit card debt and student loans, it might be difficult to find an affordable place to lay down roots. Finding a place to live with good-paying...
BusinessMotley FoolWho Really Makes Costco's Kirkland Products? You May Be Surprised
Image source: Getty Images Kirkland Signature is the private label of Costco that brought in close to $60 billion in sales for the warehouse giant in 2021, about a quarter of its sales during its last fiscal year.
PoliticsThe WrapRupert Murdoch Calls Trump ‘Deranged’ and ‘Bat Hit Crazy’ in Searing New York Post Editorial
“He hasn’t changed in the slightest. There is no shame,” the editorial in the Murdoch-owned paper reads
U.S.Sacramento BeeThe cure for winter flooding might be in this swamp — if California actually funds it
As severe winter storms hit California, scientists looked to the past to prepare for the future.
BusinessTheStreet.comSouthwest Airlines Wants to End a Major Passenger Problem
When you check into your flight, Southwest assigns you to the A, B, or C boarding groups and gives you a number 1-60. If, for example, you are traveling with a friend who has a much later boarding number, is it okay to save a middle seat for that person? Generally, that's okay because middle seats are less desirable, but technically it's not allowed.
OpinionThe News-PressLetters to the editor for Sunday, March 26, 2023
Our readers share their opinions on a variety of topics
U.S.INSIDERWisconsin 1st graders were told they couldn't sing 'Rainbowland' by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus because it was too controversial. The song is about accepting others.
First graders were prohibited from singing the song about living in "paradise where we're free to be exactly who we are" in their spring concert.
PoliticsMotley FoolIs Joe Biden Pushing a Backdoor Cut to Social Security Benefits?
The good news for retirees is that Democratic, Republican, and independent politicians are at least talking about how to preserve Social Security.
U.S.The Battle Creek EnquirerMichigan changing strategies for garbage disposal as some landfills near capacity
Parts of Michigan are nearing landfill capacity, signaling that it's time to think about what's next, said Bob Gardner, a landfill consultant.
U.S.Associated PressProtests erupt in NYC — not for Trump but for 'The Joker'
It’s a scene New York City authorities have been bracing for as prosecutors consider an indictment against former President Donald Trump, who has invited followers to rally on his behalf. The New York City shoot for the upcoming “Joker” sequel had been planned for months; but in recent days, production crews wrestled with the possibility that filming could be disrupted by real-life protests over the Trump case — none of which have so far materialized. In the end, film workers forged ahead, said Leo Maniscalchi, a production assistant, who was taking a break at a nearby coffee house.
“American workers are desperate for a break.”
“Workers will have more leisure but at the cost of less efficiency and a lower standard of living.”
“We have more important things to do now than spend our lives making a tiny group of very rich people even richer.”
“Some industries and deeply entrenched work cultures mean the four-day workweek may not be realistic for all employees.”
“While workers have spent the last 50 years steadily producing more and more, real wages have not risen at the same rate.”
