Larry McMurtry"s iconic bookstore sold to nonprofit
Larry McMurtry"s iconic bookstore sold to nonprofit.....»»
Toyota vows reform after affiliate Daihatsu caught in safety scandal
A safety investigation found issues involving 64 models, including almost two dozen sold under Toyota's brand......»»
Conservation detection dogs sniff out rare curlew nests
Once an iconic native bird ubiquitous to the Irish landscape, Europe's largest wading bird, the curlew, is now threatened with extinction and disappearing from the Irish countryside. Over the last 40 years, the number of breeding curlew has decreased.....»»
"Molecular jackhammers" can rupture melanoma cells" membrane, study shows
The Beach Boys' iconic hit single "Good Vibrations" takes on a whole new layer of meaning thanks to a recent discovery by Rice University scientists and collaborators, who have uncovered a way to destroy cancer cells by using the ability of some mole.....»»
Hurricane Larry dumped 100,000 microplastics per sq. meter on Newfoundland each day
It's another sign of how plasticized our environment has become. Enlarge (credit: J Marshall/NASA/ESA/T. Pesquet/Alamy) As Hurricane Larry curved north in the Atlantic in 2021, sparing the eastern seaboard of the United.....»»
Southern California coastal wetlands would benefit from proposed $60 million federal program
Two local nonprofit leaders are praising Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, and others in Congress for introducing a bipartisan bill that would authorize $60 million annually to protect coastal wetlands......»»
Solodome reinvents the classic egg chair with spatial audio
Solodome has taken the iconic egg chair and installed a 2.1 sound system, which it says is ideal for experiencing spatial audio......»»
How to play Grand Theft Auto games through Netflix
Three iconic titles have arrived on Netflix Gaming. Here's how you can play them all and relive some of the series best games with the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy......»»
All the best gifts for Star Wars fans you can give in 2023
Do you need gift ideas for a Star Wars fan? Check out the offers that we've rounded up here, but you need to hurry because stocks may get sold out quickly......»»
Cybercrime operation that sold millions of fraudulent Microsoft accounts disrupted
Microsoft disrupted an alleged threat actor group that built viable cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) businesses. Dubbed Storm-1152 by Microsoft, the group bilked enterprises and consumers globally out of millions of dollars. Images of Storm-1152’s il.....»»
Common Sense Privacy protects consumer privacy with AI-powered software platform
Common Sense Privacy debuts software to help companies better assess and manage privacy regulatory risks. Building on foundational IP from Common Sense Media, the nation’s leading child advocacy nonprofit organization, the platform boasts the most.....»»
What we want from the AirPods Pro in 2024
Apple's iconic AirPods Pro are amazing wireless earbuds, but there's still room for improvement. Here's what what we think the company should do next......»»
Government and nonprofit workers are getting billions in student loan debt canceled through a public service program
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which the George W. Bush administration created in 2007 to encourage people to work for the government and nonprofits, has grown significantly during Joe Biden's presidency. The Conversation asked economis.....»»
Steve Jobs $4.01 check to RadioShack sold for $46,063 at auction
Steve Jobs went shopping at RadioShack in 1976, spending a whopping $4.01 via a signed check — and that check has blown away expectations, hitting $46,063 at auction.A check signed by Steve Jobs (Courtesy: RR Auction)RR Auction held its Fine Autogr.....»»
Steve Jobs $4.01 check for RadioShack sold for $46,063 at auction
Steve Jobs went shopping at RadioShack in 1976, spending a whopping $4.01 via a signed check, and that check has just sold for $46,063 at auction.A check signed by Steve Jobs (Courtesy: RR Auction)RR Auction held its Fine Autograph and Artifacts auct.....»»
Original iPhone SE & second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro now vintage
Apple has designated the 2016 iPhone SE and 2017 12.9-inch iPad Pro as vintage, which haven't been sold for at least five years.Original iPhone SEApple maintains a vintage and obsolete product list based on how long a product hasn't been available on.....»»
Picking up good vibrations: The surprising physics of the didgeridoo
Australia's most iconic sound is almost certainly the didgeridoo. The long wooden tube-shaped instrument is famous for its unique droning music and has played a significant role in Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years. Despite the ins.....»»
Why iconic trees are so important to us—and how replacing those that fall is often complicated
An ancient kola tree has been cut down in southern Ghana. Local tradition held that the tree had grown on the spot where spiritual leader Komfo Anokye had spat a kola nut onto the ground three centuries previously......»»
Cher"s "Chicken Shop Date" is just iconic quote after iconic quote
Cher appeared on "Chicken Shop Date" and spoke to host Amelia Dimoldenberg about dating. "I'm envious of your friendship with Meryl Streep," Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg tells Cher early on in their interview. The legendary singer.....»»
"Wonka" review: Can Timothée Chalamet win over the haters?
The golden ticket at the end of a year of dynamic cinema. The naysayers were wrong. Wonka is wonderful. Now, admittedly, some cynicism around Wonka was warranted. Initially sold as a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factor.....»»
Piston Group’s bitter fight over minority certification heads to trial
A bitter, nearly three-year dispute between the country’s largest Black-owned automotive supplier and the nonprofit group attempting to strip its minority status is set for a trial likely to have significant business implications — whatever the o.....»»