The local politics of AirBNB’s ban on DC rentals
Traumatized residents, city officials fear a repeat of January 6 insurrection. Enlarge / Airbnb said it will refund guests who had booked stays in Washington next week and reimburse hosts for lost income. (credit: Bonnie Jo Mount | Washington Po.....»»
Creature Commandos trailer introduces James Gunn’s DC Universe — and a fan-favorite Batman villain
The Creature Commandos trailer offers our first substantial look at James Gunn's DC Universe (and even features a surprising cameo from one Batman villain.).....»»
DCU: every movie and TV show confirmed so far
DC is set to make a comeback with the films and TV shows in its new DC Universe, featuring icons like Superman and more underrated characters like Booster Gold......»»
Research shows how corporate social responsibility messaging can backfire
It's lately been considered good business for companies to show they are responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local communities.....»»
Collecting taxes on Airbnb home rentals could help curb the rise in housing costs
Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices. The finding suggests that tax policy can.....»»
Superman: Everything we know about James Gunn’s DCU film so far
For those excited to learn more about James Gunn and DC Studios' upcoming Superman film, here's a breakdown of everything that's been revealed about it so far......»»
Belfast Apple Store opened today, on the island of Ireland
The latest Apple Store opened today in Belfast, Northern Ireland – with local schoolchildren getting access to it ahead of the opening. The location of the store is carefully described as being “on the island of Ireland” rather than “in Ir.....»»
Redbox easily reverse-engineered to reveal customers’ names, zip codes, rentals
The bankrupt company may not see any consequences. Since Redbox went bankrupt, many have wondered what will happen to those red kiosks and DVDs. Another question worth examining.....»»
Nationalism forces Chinese multinationals to reclaim home-country identity
Amid a rise in nationalism in China, Chinese multinational enterprises (MNEs) are rethinking their strategies abroad, shifting from adopting local identities to embracing their Chinese roots......»»
They Say There’s Never Been a Man Like Donald Trump in American Politics. But There Was—and We Should Learn From Him.
They Say There’s Never Been a Man Like Donald Trump in American Politics. But There Was—and We Should Learn From Him......»»
Airbnb host refuses to refund mother who cancelled Florida family trip due to Hurricane Milton
Airbnb host refuses to refund mother who cancelled Florida family trip due to Hurricane Milton.....»»
Over 40 missing children found in Erie County by national task force, local law enforcement
Over 40 missing children found in Erie County by national task force, local law enforcement.....»»
Opinion: An abortion ban killed her. Trump used Fox town hall to mock her grieving family.
Opinion: An abortion ban killed her. Trump used Fox town hall to mock her grieving family......»»
Global north"s growing appetite for farmed salmon imperils communities" access to local fish, study warns
A paper published in Science Advances exposes the global aquaculture sector's growing dependence on wild fish. Despite industry claims to the contrary, these findings highlight how the growing appetite for expensive farmed salmon can leave coastal co.....»»
Genome sequencing could unlock answers to yellow jacket behavior
The most recognizable yellow jacket at Georgia Tech is made of fabric and foam, but Professor Mike Goodisman and a team of researchers revealed a far more complex cellular structure by successfully sequencing the genome of two local species of yellow.....»»
Researchers call for PFAS ban after alarming findings in marine environments
Washing your pots and pans—among many other day-to-day activities—could have a significant impact on marine environments for hundreds of years, according to a new study......»»
James Gunn reveals first image of Superman and Krypto the Superdog
The Man of Steel will have his loyal canine friend, Krypto the Superdog, in Superman, James Gunn's upcoming DC superhero film. .....»»
Fossil pollen reveals history of Southern Hemisphere Westerlies
In Bergen, Maaike Zwier analyzed pollen in sediment cores from lakes on Kerguelen Islands and South Georgia. In this way, she can say something about the local climate going back almost 12,000 years. The study is published in the journal Quaternary S.....»»
EU must cancel ICE ban to reduce reliance on China, BMW"s Zipse says
The BMW CEO said the mood in Europe was "trending towards one of pessimism" and the region needed a new regulatory framework to remain competitive......»»
DE-CIX expands to Portugal"s SINES DC
DE-CIX widens European presence to Portugal.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 14: Autonomous technology developers seek independent audits, reviews
To fill the void in federal rules, autonomous tech companies need to show local governments that their systems have been independently vetted......»»