Monthly Archives: July 2019
NFL notebook: Saints' Thomas gets $100 million extension
All-Pro Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus that will make him the league’s highest-paid wide receiver.
Factbox: How each candidate performed in the second Democratic debate
The kick-off of the second round of Democratic presidential debates on Tuesday featured a clash of liberal and moderate agendas, highlighting sharp divisions within the party over how to beat Republican Donald Trump in the November 2020 election.
Biden and Harris go on the attack in Democratic debate
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden and rival Kamala Harris battled fiercely over their healthcare plans in a debate on Wednesday, picking up where they left off last month when they had an explosive confrontation over race.
Snapchat's new ad campaign trolls Instagram
The Snapchat ads, found on Instagram, seem to hit the “influencer” culture Instagram is perceived to perpetuate. Read more here. Read more… More about Entertainment, Instagram, Mashable Video, Snapchat, and Culture
One of Lyft's freshly-debuted e-bikes just caught fire
A Lyft electric bicycle was spotted smoldering in San Francisco on Wednesday. Lyft’s new bike-sharing system in the Bay Area, dubbed Bay Wheels, includes black-and-pink electric-assist bicycles powered by a battery on the bike’s frame. These units used to be part of bike-sharing program Ford GoBike, similar to New York City’s Citi Bike. Now, it […]
TV streaming service Locast sued by ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox
Four of the biggest names in broadcast television — ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox — have filed a lawsuit against Locast, a small TV streaming service that broadcasts over-the-air local stations for free. According to the Wall Street Journal, the TV networks have filed suit in federal court in an effort to shut down the […]
NFL notebook: Bengals' Green has surgery, out Week 1
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green will miss the start of the season after having clean-up surgery on his left ankle Tuesday.
Progressives Sanders and Warren come under attack in Democratic debate
Progressive candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren came under fire from more moderate rivals as the second round of Democratic debates began on Tuesday, spotlighting the ideological divide in the party’s crowded presidential field.
Racial diversity dispute spurs shakeup at House Democratic campaign arm
The congresswoman who heads the campaign arm for U.S. House of Representatives Democrats has acknowledged mistakes after lawmakers complained about a lack of racial diversity within the organization, and she named a Cuban-American as interim executive director as part of a major staff shakeup.
Lil Nas X breaks record as ‘Old Town Road’ reaches 17 weeks at No. 1
This song, which breaks the record held by both Mariah Carey and Luis Fonsi, is Nas X’s first single from his current EP. Read more here. Read more… More about Entertainment, Music, Mashable Video, Lil Nas X, and Old Town Road