Monthly Archives: January 2019
Trump pushes for border wall money as top lawmakers receive briefing
Congressional leaders arrived at the White House on Wednesday for a briefing in which President Donald Trump and homeland security officials will press their case for a border wall as he held fast to his demand for $5 billion in wall funding that triggered a partial government shutdown now in its 12th day.
'I won': Trump rebuffs criticism from incoming Senator Romney
U.S. President Donald Trump rebuffed sharp criticism from fellow Republican Mitt Romney on Wednesday, heaping scorn on the incoming senator in a sign of tensions to come in Washington even before a new Congress is officially sworn in.
'Aquaman' overtakes 'Wonder Woman' in global box office total
Aquaman just slid past Wonder Woman‘s international box office, earning over $822 million (Wonder Woman earned $821.8 million globally). This makes Aquaman the second-highest DC Extended Universe global box office, behind 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. SEE ALSO: Mixed reviews reveal critics can’t quite agree on ‘Aquaman’ Wonder Woman is still winning the […]
Resolutions for 2019 the tech industry should really, really consider
We’re barely 24 hours into 2019 and some of the tech industry is already re-trodding or doubling down on the the blunders, bad looks, and irresponsible policy of 2018. Sadly, we did not leave milquetoast PR statements and broken promises in the past where they belong. But guys, it’s never too late to change! Let […]
Roku brings premium subscriptions to Roku Channel, taking on Amazon Prime Video
A big update is coming for Roku’s free content network, Roku Channel. The set-top box company announced on Wednesday that it will soon launch premium subscriptions on its movies, TV, and live events platform called The Roku Channel. Users will be able to subscribe to their favorite paid cable networks like Showtime, Starz, and Epix. […]
Doping: WADA 'bitterly disappointed' at Russia's failure to meet deadline
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday said that Russian authorities had failed to provide access to laboratory doping data by WADA’s year-end deadline and that as a result it will consider sanctions against the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
Trump invites congressional leaders to border security briefing: source
President Donald Trump on Tuesday invited congressional leaders to a bipartisan briefing on border security at the White House as a partial U.S. government shutdown over Trump’s $5 billion demand for a wall along the border with Mexico is in its second week.
As Mattis exits, he tells U.S. military to keep 'faith in our country'
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis gave his farewell message to the U.S. armed forces on Monday, telling them to “keep the faith in our country” and stand firm alongside allies after he resigned over policy differences with President Donald Trump.
19 movies to stream during your New Year's Day hangover
Your stomach is an oil slick of Christmas cookies and tequila, and your skull feels like it’s filled with pulsing concrete. Looks like it’s 2019, baby! For many, the New Year’s Day hangover is as familiar a tradition as the Times Square ball drop—but with less Auld Lang Syne and more watered-down Gatorade. Luckily, Netflix […]
7 of the best laptop brands of 2019
To survive in today’s world, a laptop is almost a necessity. Whether you’re a contractor using a 2-in-1 to show off floor plans or a college student who needs a Chromebook for class, they make life that much easier. But with all the name brands offering every laptop you could possibly imagine, how could you […]