Meri Brown is done settling. She’s done being satisfied with the bare minimum in life, such as … hmmm… we don’t know… … being married to a man with three other sister wives and very little regard for your happiness, perhaps? The veteran TLC star, who rarely lets a day go by without sharing some […]
EHang has developed a firefighting autonomous flying vehicle for high-rise fires in dense cities — see how it works
EHang has unveiled what it says is the world’s first large-payload firefighting aerial vehicle built to tackle fires in high-rise buildings. The 216F can reach up to 1,970 feet high and carry 39.6 gallons of firefighting foam, as well as six fire extinguishing bombs. Because the drones can function as a fleet and be remotely […]
How to decide whether you should buy a home in cash or take out a mortgage
Buying a home in cash can be a great step toward financial freedom, but it isn’t automatically a better choice than taking out a mortgage. Paying in cash can save you thousands on interest, closing costs, and monthly payments, but you could earn more in the long run if you invested some of that money […]
Trump lashed out at mega-donor Sheldon Adelson in a recent phone call, prompting panicked Republican Party officials to try and deescalate the situation
Trump reportedly confronted a Republican Party mega-donor over his support for his election campaign. In a phone call last week, Trump asked Sheldon Adelson why he hadn’t donated more, Politico reports. Adelson is the billionaire owner of the world’s biggest casino company, Las Vegas Sands. He is expected to contribute over $100 million to Trump’s […]
From Kim and Kanye to the Conways: 12 famous relatives with very different political views
America’s highly-partisan political environment has split many a house, and famous people are no exception. From the Baldwin brothers to Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, celebrity relatives and couples have publicly thrown their support behind different parties. The celebrities below have split on issues including President Donald Trump, the anti-vaccination movement, and abortion. Visit Business […]
Ask Amy: Mom worries that dysfunction will follow kids
Dear Amy: My husband and I have two amazing teenage daughters. They are mature, intelligent, and conscientious. I’m very proud of them and look forward to seeing what they do in their lives, but this is also where my fear lies. They have grown up witnessing an unhealthy codependent relationship between their father and me. […]
Upstart offers personal loans for professionals with limited credit history or low credit scores
If you have a strong work and education history but not great credit, an Upstart Personal Loan could be a good choice for you. Along with your credit score, Upstart considers education history and work history to make loan decisions. Upstart personal loans can be used for a variety of purposes, and interest rates range […]
The Perseid meteor shower, which NASA says is the best of the year, peaks on Tuesday. Here’s how to catch it in the night sky.
The Perseid meteor shower — which NASA says is the best of the year — happens each year in late summer. The Perseids are known for epic “fireball” meteors and long, streaking tails. Meteor activity should peak the night of August 11 into the morning of August 12. To watch, find a spot away from […]
A Wall Street investment chief warns new stock-market highs could be setting up a ‘historic trap’ for investors — one that also appeared just before the dot-com crash
The lofty valuations of big technology companies at the forefront of the stock market’s rally could short-circuit the next all-time high, according to Doug Ramsey, the chief investment officer at The Leuthold Group. He showed two historical analogs that saw stocks came within 2% of their record high before rolling over hard. Beyond tech valuations, […]
Horoscopes Aug. 9, 2020: Adelaide Kane, show your strengths
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 30; Anna Kendrick, 35; Gillian Anderson, 52; Hoda Kotb, 56. Actress Anna Kendrick (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Happy Birthday: Show your strengths. Apply your skills to the things you enjoy doing most. Question what you are doing with your life and what you can do to achieve […]
Word Game: Aug. 9, 2020
TODAY’S WORD — ABRIDGED (ABRIDGED: uh-BRIJD: Shortened by the omission of words or phrases.) Average mark 49 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 61 or more words in ABRIDGED?? TODAY’S WORD — ABRIDGED abed abide abridge adder aged ager aide aired arid bade badge badger bard bare barge bead bear beard berg bidder […]
Bridge: Aug. 9, 2020
Cy the Cynic’s team had managed to win the club’s quarterly Swiss Teams championship, much to his delight. “It was a remarkable victory,” Cy told me, “inasmuch as Louie was a member of our team. Luckily, we had Ed on board to compensate.” Ed is the best player in my club. Unlucky Louie blames his […]