My life just keeps getting easier. These days, I don’t have to run out to the store to replenish my pantry — within an hour, Amazon Now will deliver my groceries. If I can’t wait an entire 60 minutes, I can use Curbside to request what I need, drive to Target and grab my order without ever getting out of the car. … [Read more...]
Because of 3 Interceptions, Raiders Lost Playoff Chances
Oakland Raiders' Roy Helu, Jr. can't tackle Kansas City Chiefs' Marcus Peters as Peters returns a 4th quarter interception during Kansas City's 34-20 win in NFL game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders had their fate in their own hands. … [Read more...]
Siri Offends Some People With Definition of B*tch
An entry in Siri's dictionary has been updated after being criticized for being offensive. By now, we're all aware of Siri's often sassy nature. But Apple's personal assistant recently came under fire for one dictionary entry. … [Read more...]
Makeup May Be Banned in New York
An effort to ban water-clogging microbeads might inadvertently make many kinds of makeup illegal in New York City. The city council is working on a proposal to ban cosmetics containing microbeads — minuscule plastic dots that have become a common additive in soaps, facial washes and other skin cleansers because of their exfoliating power. … [Read more...]
The House Just Voted to Kill Clean Power Plan That Most Americans Support
The House passed two joint resolutions Tuesday to kill the Clean Power Plan, the Obama Administration’s rule to restrict carbon emissions from the electricity sector. The resolutions passed 242-180 and 235-188 and will now head to the White House. … [Read more...]
Adele’s Facebook Page Home to Colorful Fan Break-up Story
An Northern Irish woman has shared a funny, moving, and incredibly honest break-up story on Adele's Facebook page in the form of an open thank you letter to the singer.The letter describes how the writer "connected" with Adele while singing along to "Someone Like You" at the end of a drunken and emotional night out, shortly before breaking up with her ex-fiancé. … [Read more...]
Battle Against Militant Propaganda Kicked Up a Notch by Social Media
Facebook, Google and Twitter are stepping up efforts to combat online propaganda and recruiting by Islamic militants, but the Internet companies are doing it quietly to avoid the perception that they are helping the authorities police the Web. … [Read more...]
2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Is Not Just a Smoke Machine
I was assigned the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe for the weekend. When I arrived in the parking garage and discovered that it was equipped with an automatic, I ran upstairs for another set of keys and discovered those of a Chevrolet Z06 convertible, also equipped with an automatic. I hadn’t really spent time in an Aisin eight-speed-equipped Z06 since shortly after the car’s launch, and … [Read more...]
Newborn Baby Buried Alive, Mother Arrested
Authorities have arrested the mother of a baby who was found buried alive near a Southern California bike path the day after Thanksgiving. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sgt. Bob Boese told the Associated Press Sunday the woman was arrested late last week. He declined to release the woman's identity, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. … [Read more...]
Coldplay Will Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
Coldplay is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show. The game is set for Feb. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The British rock band, which is releasing a new album Friday, will perform during halftime of the Super Bowl, according to a person familiar with the production who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter. … [Read more...]