Pejorative use of the term “boomer” to describe baby boomers is causing tension, NBC News reported. Although baby boomers have described themselves with the term for half a century, younger generations’ use of the term has struck a nerve. Slang can often be divisive. […]
Public impeachment hearings of President Trump will begin this week, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) tweeted Wednesday. The House Intelligence Committee will interview three officials close to the situation of the problematic phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky. In similar investigations, public opinion renders a powerful influence on how history will record the investigation. […]
An altruistic billionaire donated $10 million to renovate the Thomas Jefferson Memorial’s museum, according to NPR. David Rubenstein called the gift “patriotic philanthropy,” citing both Jefferson’s accomplishments and misdeeds. The act reminds us of Jefferson’s paradoxical life. […]
“Extreme haunted house” McKamey Manor is facing a shutdown petition, NBC News reported. The attraction requires would-be visitors to sign a 40-page liability waiver and watch a two-hour video of other participants quitting the attraction partway through. Where is the line drawn in “fear for fun?” […]
Twitter has chosen to nix political ads from the social media juggernaut, NPR reported Wednesday. This announcement stands in stark contrast to Facebook, which has allowed any and all campaign ads on its site—some misleading or even untrue. The move has left politicians facing the task of earning an audience through reputation. […]
Equifax’s most secure computers had the word “admin” as both username and password, a class action lawsuit alleges. The unfortunate use of overly simple login credentials led to a data breach, resulting in hackers learning the private information of 148 million customers. Protecting yourself online doesn’t take a degree. […]
To retire at age 65, millennials will need to set aside 40 percent of their pay starting now, CNBC reported. Earlier generations were told to invest just 15 percent of their pay into a retirement fund, but times are changing. There are several ways to get started. […]
An Iowa family’s basement has flooded with animal blood, CBS affiliate WKYT reported. The fluid came from a meat locker plant next door due to interconnected drainage pipes between the two buildings. An investigation is ongoing, though waste disposal is rarely so troublesome. […]
A video taken two days before a fatal hotel collapse shows the building’s structural faults, WWLTV reported. The Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans was under construction when it caved in from the top, killing several workers. Load-bearing structures can be dangerous without proper engineering. […]
Five mutilated bulls found on an Oregon ranch have locals looking to the skies, NPR reported. Cattle mutilation is a popular talking point for UFO conspiracy theorists and science fiction fans. The strange nature of the case demands investigation. […]
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