Category: United States
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NY Natural History Museum to Open New Building Next Week
The American Museum of Natural History in New York is about to open its new building, a stunning piece of architecture that cost $465 million and took nearly a decade to build. The city’s new attraction is scheduled to welcome the public starting next Thursday (May 4). Jeanne Gang, the architect responsible for the building,…
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Apple Wants to Be Your New Bank
Last week, Apple launched yet another service instead of new hardware. Users of the Apple Card can now open a savings account that offers a high-yield APY of 4.15% — a rate that is more than 10 times the national average. There are no fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements; users can…
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More Companies Are Laying Off Workers. A Sign of Economic Cooling?
BuzzFeed, Lyft, Whole Foods, and Deloitte recently announced layoffs that affected thousands of American workers, joining a growing list of companies reducing their workforce amid economic concerns.
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Warning: Sleep Supplements Have More Melatonin Than Recommended
Tests with over two dozen brands of melatonin gummies sold as sleep supplements showed that some contained potentially dangerous amounts of the hormone that helps regulate sleep.
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Biden Seeks Reelection in 2024
President Biden announced his candidacy for a second four-year term in a video posted online on the morning of this Tuesday (25). The current president asked voters to let him “finish this job” and established the possibility of a rematch with former President Donald J. Trump in next year’s election race. In the three-minute and…
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Increase in Thefts Leads Stores to Place Merchandise Behind Glass
A Target in San Francisco has placed absolutely all of its products behind locked glass amid a theft crisis that has been harming retailers in the city.
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Reverse ATMs Dispense Cash and Skip Cards
As stores, restaurants, and various other types of businesses try to become completely cash-free, a new type of ATM is increasingly being installed in businesses across the country. The “reverse ATMs” dispense cards with stored value. The businesses that are avoiding cash—a trend accelerated by the pandemic—are led by amusement parks, casinos, and sports stadiums,…
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Bed Bath Beyond Declares Bankruptcy
The traditional home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond and baby goods store Buy Buy Baby announced on Sunday (23) that it was filing for bankruptcy protection, the result of a long period of declining sales and the company’s inability to keep up with the rise of online shopping. The 52-year-old retailer said it would…
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While Congress Stalls, Biden Opens the Back Door for Immigrants
Amid years of deadlock in Congress over comprehensive immigration reform, President Biden has opened a back door to allow hundreds of thousands of new immigrants to enter the country. Last year, the government launched a humanitarian program to offer refuge to people fleeing Ukraine, Haiti, and Latin America, providing immigrants with the opportunity to quickly…
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How to Claim Your Share of the $725 Million Facebook Will Pay to Users
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If you used Facebook in the United States between May 2007 and December 2022, you are entitled to request a share of a $725 million settlement that Facebook’s parent company has agreed to pay to resolve a class-action lawsuit against the social network. Users can enter their information on the website facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to receive payment…