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Back to SearchThere will be no casino in Manhattan after all proposals are rejected by locals
Plans to build the Big Apple's first full-service casino in the heart of the city have run out of luck. A local panel on September 22 rejected the last of three Manhattan proposals that had been amon…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unile…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone
School is back in session, bringing new routines—and new milestones for students. For some, this is the year they are allowed to go home to an empty house instead of an after-school program or day ca…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A robot programmed to act like a small child works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals
Robin is an artificial intelligence-powered therapeutic robot programmed to act like a little girl as it provides emotional support at nursing homes and hospital pediatric units while helping combat …
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ford Motor Co. is moving its world headquarters for the 1st time in nearly 70 years
Ford is moving its headquarters (HQ) for the first time in seven decades. The company's current headquarters, colloquially called “The Glass House,” opened in 1956. The carmaker is relocating to a ne…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Meet the older Australians riding waves and rowing rivers to stay fit and connected
From surfing the waves to paddling along the powerful Fitzroy River, people in Queensland, Australia are discovering creative ways to keep active as they grow older. While physical activity is key t…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Google’s top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation’s most needed skill
A top Google scientist and 2024 Nobel laureate said that the most important skill for the next generation will be "learning how to learn" to keep pace with change as artificial intelligence transform…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
From the court to the page: Stephen Curry’s ‘Shot Ready’ reveals his secrets
Stephen Curry is going down memory lane, though he still has eyes on what’s next. Curry's book Shot Ready was released in September, and the immediate reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Amazon qui…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Albania’s prime minister appoints an AI-generated ‘minister’ to tackle corruption
Albania's prime minister tapped an artificial intelligence-generated "minister" to tackle corruption and promote transparency and innovation in his new Cabinet. Officially named Diella—the female fo…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago