Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw is being accused of sexually harassing women in the workplace. Two women, including former news anchor Linda Vester, told the “Washington Post” that Brokaw made unwanted sexual advances towards them in the nineties. Vester also alleges he groped her. Seventy-eight-year-old Brokaw has denied all of the claims. He was […]
Well it was a matter of time but Amazon is increasing the cost of its annual Prime plan. As of May 11th, the company will raise the price of the annual Prime membership from 99-dollars to 119-dollars. Amazon’s CFO says the increase is due to the service’s increasing costs. Amazon Prime has over 100-million members around […]
The first round of the NFL Draft is over and it was not without surprises. The Cleveland Browns pulled off the first stunner of the night by taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield first overall. Fellow quarterback Sam Darnold of USC was the favorite to go to Cleveland, but wound up going third to the New […]
Bill Cosby will remain out of jail until his sentencing for aggravated assault. A Pennsylvania judge also ordered the comedian to remain at his home, surrender his passport and wear a GPS tracking device. A 12-member jury in Norristown, Pennsylvania found Cosby guilty Thursday of three counts of aggravated indecent assault. The entertainer was accused […]
Gummie candy and beer?? Yes, it’s true. Candy store Sugarfina has joined with Corona Light beer and together they’ve come up with beer-flavored gummies. “But First Cerveza” comes in the shape of a Corona Lite and allegedly tastes like the beer. “Here for a Good Lime” is shaped like a slice of lime and tastes […]
Amazon is looking to make the Echo a useful learning tool for children with a new Kids Edition. The new device will begin shipping on May 9th and comes with FreeTime Parental controls, a child-friendly colored case and a two-year warranty. The company says that consumers that already have the device can get the same […]
Facebook has come out with a new rule book for posting. It covers subjects ranging from drug use and sex work to hate speech, bullying, and inciting violence. The information now available on the social media giant’s website is much more detailed than Facebook’s previous “community standards” on posting. In light of what has happened in […]
Amazon is expanding its delivery options to cut down on package thefts. Amazon will put your packages in your car instead of leaving them on the doorstep. It’s an expansion of the Amazon Key program that started last fall, with delivery drivers unlocking customers’ front doors and putting packages inside the house. The program that […]
Artificial sweeteners could lead to health problems like diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University gave the rats the artificial sweetener and sugar. The rats showed changes in their metabolism that could lead to increased risk of diabetes. The sweeteners also appeared to contribute to obesity. […]
Well it looks like Toy maker Hasbro is giving new life to old toys and games. The Rhode Island-based company is testing a new recycling program with Terracycle. It’s a way for parents to donate all old Hasbro toys to be transformed into playgrounds, park benches, flower pots and more. So far, the program is only […]
Gas prices are continuing their upward trend. The average price per gallon of regular jumped nine-cents to two-dollars-85-cents, the highest level since June 2015. According to industry analysts, the rising cost of crude oil is the reason for the higher gas prices. The current gas price is 37-cents higher than it was a year ago. […]
Southwest Airlines will be cancelling over 40 flights for engine inspections. The nationwide cancellations will allow the company to inspect engine fan blades. The move comes after a deadly incident last week when a woman was partially sucked out of plane window when an engine exploded on a flight. Investigators are looking to see if […]