Monthly Archives: February 2019
Stankmemes.com owner runs Tesla, Space X
Who has two thumbs, rocket ships, and the stankest of memes? This guy, that’s who. Everyone’s favorite hole digger, Elon Musk, announced on Feb. 1 that he is now the new and proud owner of what is sure to turn into a bustling empire. That’s right, Musk bought stankmemes.com. SEE ALSO: Has Elon Musk finally […]
Uber and Lyft trips just got more expensive in NYC. Here's why.
Ordering an Uber or Lyft in New York City just got pricier. Back in August, the city council voted on a minimum rate for independent contractors driving for ride-hailing apps such as Uber, Lyft, Via, and Juno. The new city law is supposed to guarantee drivers a rate of $17.22 per hour after expenses, which […]
NBA roundup: LeBron returns, lifts Lakers in OT
LeBron James returned to action and scored 24 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-120 overtime win against the host Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
Senate rebukes Trump, advances measure on Syria troops
In a rebuke of President Donald Trump, the Republican-led U.S. Senate advanced largely symbolic legislation on Thursday opposing plans for any abrupt withdrawal of troops from Syria and Afghanistan.
As Democrats target Trump's tax returns, audit claims loom large
Congressional Democrats exploring ways to obtain President Donald Trump’s tax returns may target the adequacy of the Internal Revenue Service audit that Trump often cites as his reason for not making the returns public, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Nintendo announces mobile game 'Dr. Mario World' for iOS and Android
Nintendo is releasing yet another game for your phone. The company is set to release its puzzle game Dr. Mario World for iOS and Android devices sometime during the “early summer” of this year, as per an announcement on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Meet the kid who paid for college by creating a Roblox game There’s […]
Some Facebook employees considered quitting over Apple mess
Facebook’s questionable research tactics has led Apple to remind them who’s boss. After TechCrunch revealed Facebook misused Apple’s Enterprise Developer Certificate program to spy on consumer phone and web activity through its “Research” app, Apple pulled the plug. SEE ALSO: Facebook is making more money than ever because nothing matters Facebook relies on Apple’s program […]
Facebook removes hundreds of pages and groups in Indonesia
Following the takedown of hundreds of pages and groups linked to Iran on Thursday, Facebook has continued its cull in Indonesia. The social media giant has been targeting “coordinated inauthentic behavior” on the platform, announcing the same the removal of accounts, pages, and groups linked to the Saracen Group. SEE ALSO: Some Facebook employees considered […]