“It’s Time to Break Up Facebook” went viral today. The New York Times op-ed written by Chris Hughes, former co-founder of the social media giant, takes a…… Read more “An Op-Ed by Facebook’s Co-founder”
Germany’s first basic income experiment to start in May
Germany will be the latest country to launch a UBI program, when it takes off this May. 250 citizens already receiving government welfare will be randomly selected to…… Read more “Germany’s first basic income experiment to start in May”
Jet Fuel Prices, Route Expansions
As expected, the United States moved forward in its effort to quash Iran’s ability to sell oil. As part of the plan, nations that use Iranian oil…… Read more “Jet Fuel Prices, Route Expansions”
Finally
Joe Biden has finally announced his bid on the 2020 Presidential race! Prior to his big announcement, that he made just shy of a week from today,…… Read more “Finally”
Flying Fit
I’m heading on the road in the next few weeks for some long-haul travel. The notion of crossing time zones, flying over the ocean and meeting strangers…… Read more “Flying Fit”
Plane, Train, Boat and Booze
There’s no question part of travel involves indulgence. That can mean a massage at the hotel spa, a fancy meal, or an upgrade to a business class…… Read more “Plane, Train, Boat and Booze”
Facebook Is Bringing Interoperable Chats To Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp
People will soon be able to chat across Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed the upcoming feature at the F8 2019 Developer conference saying…… Read more “Facebook Is Bringing Interoperable Chats To Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp”
Instagram Is Getting Rid Of Likes And It Could Work Wonders For Your Mental Health
Instagram is testing out a new feature that stops users from seeing likes on other peoples’ posts in Canada. The move is expected to help people feel…… Read more “Instagram Is Getting Rid Of Likes And It Could Work Wonders For Your Mental Health”
Facebook Wants To Play Matchmaker Between You And Your Friends. . . And It Might Just Work
Facebook’s F8 2019 Developers conference honed on its privacy issues and upcoming product offerings across all of its platforms. Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram will be getting a…… Read more “Facebook Wants To Play Matchmaker Between You And Your Friends. . . And It Might Just Work”
I.P.O. for Dummies
https://youtu.be/MjbkP_UbLak Explainer on initial public offerings. The basics!
Medical bills rallies tension between the U.S. and North Korea
In January of 2016, Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student was en route to Hong Kong to study abroad. However, Warmbier made a spontaneous pit stop…… Read more “Medical bills rallies tension between the U.S. and North Korea”
China’s Electric Buses Have Larger Impact on Oil Demand than Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles are widely discussed as displacing oil demand, but a new study shows electric buses are having a much larger impact. A total of 270,000 barrels…… Read more “China’s Electric Buses Have Larger Impact on Oil Demand than Electric Vehicles”
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