If you saw White House chief of staff John Kelly in the news this week, you might think President Donald Trump is a crusader for transparency, someone who wants “everything out” in the open for public inspection. Speaking about a controversial Republican memo that criticizes the FBI’s investigation into Russian […]
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We rented an electric bike from Uber and took it for a spin
Starting on February 5, Uber users in San Francisco will have the chance to reserve an electric bicycle right in the Uber app. It’s a trial program run in combination with the bike sharing company, Jump (previously known as Social Bicycles). The bicycles are electric assisted, so when you start […]
Penn revokes honorary degrees from Bill Cosby, Steve Wynn
The University of Pennsylvania has announced plans to distance itself from casino mogul Steve Wynn and comedian Bill Cosby in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against both men. The college on Thursday said it will revoke Wynn’s honorary degree and remove his name from both an outdoor plaza and […]
Friday’s jobs report could carry an inflationary surprise
Economists expect that 180,000 jobs were added in January and that wages grew at a slightly higher annual pace of 2.6 percent. The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.1 percent. But that average hourly wage number within the monthly jobs report has a chance to surprise the […]
Gamers compete for a chance to become professional race car drivers
The virtual driving simulator Gran Turismo can make you a better driver and even serve as a stepping stone to a career in professional racing — in the real world. A little skeptical? Jay Leno is too. The GT Academy, created in 2008 by Nissan and Sony, is a program […]
Vloggers created a $205 ‘Big Mac’ with Wagyu beef and Veuve Clicquot—here’s everything in it
The Big Mac is a McDonald’s classic. But even classics need an update sometimes. That’s why Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, the hosts of popular YouTube morning show “Good Mythical Morning,” set out to create an updated version of the Big Mac using the finest ingredients they could get their […]
Here’s who is benefiting from Chipotle’s food safety woes
Chipotle Mexican Grill‘s food safety woes are still not behind it, and that’s good news for other restaurants. Despite the burrito chain’s efforts to lure back diners, customer perception of the brand remains tarnished and has led them to seek out other food options. “Food safety issues likely gave customers […]
US auto sales are expected to slip this year as interest rates rise
Major automakers posted mixed U.S. new vehicle sales figures for January, as American consumers continued to abandon passenger cars in favor of larger, more comfortable pickup trucks, SUVs and crossover models. U.S. auto industry sales fell 2 percent in 2017 to 17.23 million vehicles after hitting a record high in […]
NFL star Richard Sherman uses this mental exercise to prepare for big games
Richard Sherman is used to performing under pressure. For seven seasons, the Seattle Seahawks cornerback has spent many a Sunday playing for a national audience, he’s been to two Super Bowls and he has a $57.4 million contract. To do his best on game day, Sherman tells CNBC Make It […]
Polish lawmakers back controversial Holocaust bill, drawing Israeli outrage, US concern
Polish lawmakers approved a bill on Thursday that would impose jail terms for suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust, drawing concern from the United States and outrage from Israel, which denounced “any attempt to challenge historical truth”. Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) says the bill is needed […]