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One of Elon Musk's children has petitioned a California court to recognize her new name and gender, saying she no longer wishes to be related to her famous and wealthy father "in any way, shape or form."

California News |
Elon Musk’s child tells court she no longer wants ‘to be related’ to her dad

June 21, 2022 at 7:48 a.m.

One of Elon Musk's children has petitioned a California court to recognize her new name and gender, saying she no longer wishes to be related to her famous and wealthy...

With AT&T's 3G network shutting down next week, and other carriers following suit later this year, a range of products require updates to continue working, including some home alarm systems.

Technology |
The 3G shutdown will affect everyday devices you probably own

February 16, 2022 at 9:56 a.m.

With AT&T's 3G network shutting down next week, and other carriers following suit later this year, a range of products require updates to continue working, including some home alarm systems.

The final three months of 2021 got a much better scorecard than economists had predicted: GDP grew at an annualized rate of 6.9% in the fourth quarter.

Economy |
The US economy grew at the fastest rate in 2021 since the Reagan administration

January 27, 2022 at 6:40 a.m.

The final three months of 2021 got a much better scorecard than economists had predicted: GDP grew at an annualized rate of 6.9% in the fourth quarter.

Three in ten unvaccinated adults said they would be more likely to get vaccinated if one of the vaccines moves to full approval, according to a survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

FDA approval of the Covid-19 vaccine could mean more people will get vaccinated for an unexpected reason

August 9, 2021 at 5:25 a.m.

Three in ten unvaccinated adults said they would be more likely to get vaccinated if one of the vaccines moves to full approval, according to a survey from the Kaiser...

Fitch Ratings warned on Tuesday that the United States could lose its perfect credit rating due in part to the ongoing assault on democracy and worsening political polarization.

Economy |
America’s deep political fissures could cost the country its perfect credit rating

July 14, 2021 at 4:17 a.m.

Fitch Ratings warned on Tuesday that the United States could lose its perfect credit rating due in part to the ongoing assault on democracy and worsening political polarization.

Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a Bay Area startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services and coaching to clients online.

Technology |
Silicon Valley tech CEO explains why he hired Prince Harry

March 24, 2021 at 10:24 a.m.

Prince Harry has found a new gig: The Duke of Sussex joined a Bay Area startup called BetterUp as chief impact officer, which provides mental health services and coaching to...

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy.

Business |
Costco raises its minimum wage in US to $16 an hour

February 25, 2021 at 9:17 a.m.

Costco will raise its starting rate for hourly store workers in the United States to $16 an hour, putting its starting wage above rivals such as Amazon, Target and Best...

Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart the spread of Covid-19. This is adding up to a lot of leftover booze.

Business |
American Airlines has so much extra wine that it is starting a delivery service

January 22, 2021 at 10:48 a.m.

Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart the spread of Covid-19. This...

A renowned computer scientist, thinker and author, Jaron Lanier has been sounding the alarm about the supposed perils of social media for more than a decade

Technology |
Tech pioneer Jaron Lanier: Social media is destroying Democracy

October 31, 2018 at 6:03 a.m.

A renowned computer scientist, thinker and author, Jaron Lanier has been sounding the alarm about the supposed perils of social media for more than a decade

Did you hear? The new iPhone is out! Well, it is, and it isn’t. You see, Apple has come out with a new iPhone. Only it’s the same iPhone. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. But in red. As in (Product)Red.

Apple unveils Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and a new iPad

March 21, 2017 at 12:46 p.m.

Did you hear? The new iPhone is out! Well, it is, and it isn’t. You see, Apple has come out with a new iPhone. Only it’s the same iPhone. The...

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