Monthly Archives: February 2019
Walter Jones, veteran U.S. congressman from North Carolina, dies at 76
Walter B. Jones, a veteran Republican U.S. congressman from North Carolina, died on Sunday at age 76, his office said, three weeks after suffering a broken hip at his home.
Virginia Democrats float impeachment against lieutenant governor
A draft resolution calling for the impeachment of Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Democrat, has been circulating among Virginia Democrats over allegations of sexual assault, and might be introduced as soon as Monday.
Michelle Obama gave a speech at the Grammys and everyone went absolutely wild
When you’ve got an event that’s already jam-packed with celebrities, it’s no easy feat to find a surprise guest who’s famous enough to get the crowd truly excited. Enter Michelle Obama. SEE ALSO: The internet just died over Michelle Obama’s thigh-high gold boots The former First Lady made an appearance during Sunday’s Grammy Awards, walking […]
Amazon, DoorDash will keep the controversial tipping policy Instacart just ditched
Instacart heard the cries of an angered internet and took action. Amazon and DoorDash, on the other hand, seem content to dig in. It was online anger that led Instacart to change its policy on tips, which were previously used to pay the base wages of the company’s gig-economy delivery workers. As anyone who has […]
Paris is suing Airbnb for illegal listings
Paris is one of the most popular destinations for Airbnb, but the city’s authorities are at odds with the company. The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, announced on Sunday the city would be suing Airbnb to the tune of $14 million, due to the alleged listing of 1,000 illegal rentals. SEE ALSO: No, you can’t […]
NHL roundup: Canucks top Flames in shootout
Jacob Markstrom stopped 44 shots through overtime and all three attempts in the shootout as the host Vancouver Canucks claimed a 4-3 shootout win over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Virginia governor appears at funeral as pressure grows on his No. 2
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam made his first public appearance on Saturday since defying calls a week ago to step down over a racist yearbook photograph, as his potential successor, a fellow Democrat, resisted growing pressure to quit over sexual assault allegations.
Senator Warren launches 2020 campaign, sounds note of economic equality
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, struggling to move past criticism over her claims of Native American heritage, aimed for a fresh start on Saturday with the formal launch of her 2020 presidential campaign, saying that she is fighting for all Americans.
3 digital industries that China is dominating
China is one of the foremost nations embracing a fully connected society. In many major Chinese cities, sensor-filled machines that accept digital payments and support public data-collection are commonplace. Such technologies are found in supermarkets, malls, and even on sidewalks — Chinese panhandlers have notably used the WeChat platform to collect donations from passersby. Already, […]
Oreo, the animal inspiration for Marvel's Rocket Raccoon, has died
Sad news, Guardians of the Galaxy fans. A raccoon named Oreo, who served as director James Gunn’s visual model for Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy, has died at the age of 10. Quinta Layla, the Portugal farm where Oreo lived with his raccoon pal Stanley, confirmed it on Thursday. SEE ALSO: This ‘Infinity […]