If you follow the news on TV or online, the world can look like a pretty grim place. And, of course, in some ways it is. But buried in the daily deluge of disasters and destruction, there are some pieces of good news, too. And some of them, despite their comparative lack of […]
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Lucid Motors presented its first electric car to the world in an online reveal from the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters on Wednesday. “Lucid Motors is driven to make the electric car better, and by doing so, help move the entire industry forward, towards accelerated adoption of sustainable mobility,” said Lucid […]
Getty Images Fridays are always considered one of the best days of the week, (cheers to the weekend, people!) but especially during summertime. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, many companies offer employees “Summer Fridays,” which can take on a variety of formats: half-days every week, one full day off […]
Our mission to help you navigate the new normal is fueled by subscribers. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. The U.K.’s coronavirus-testing system is overloaded, and the government’s health chief has identified the culprits: people who get tests despite having no COVID-19 symptoms. “In the last couple of […]
California Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is planning a much larger role in campaign advertising than your typical running mate. (Photo: Scott Olson via Getty Images) California Sen. Kamala Harris has assumed a central role in Democratic advertising as the presidential campaign enters its final weeks, a […]
Blue Planet Studios The sudden stop of the global economy in 2020 has brought to everyone’s attention the interconnectedness of supply chains across countries and continents. Add to this the mounting tensions between the US and China, with President Trump now pushing for a decoupling from the Chinese economy as […]
The 50 best gifts for women of 2019 — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from […]
So you’re interested in AI? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and businesses. An end-to-end, integrated chemical research system unveiled by IBM last week gives us a glimpse of how artificial intelligence, robotics and the cloud might change the future of […]
Bermuda is offering a visa for digital nomads (Bermuda) As the pandemic moulds us into an even more digital-first society, workers and employers have come to realise that plenty of jobs can be done entirely online. With a computer, decent broadband connection and a little self-discipline, you can work from […]
As West wildfires rage, Colorado gets blanketed with snow As wildfires rip across the state of California amid a triple-digit heat wave, parts of Colorado are expected to receive 3 to 6 inches of snow by Wednesday morning. In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state’s wildfire count is far beyond the number last […]
WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) — For such a volatile year, the White House race between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden has been remarkably consistent. With Election Day just eight weeks away, Biden is maintaining the same comfortable lead in most national polls that he enjoyed through the summer. […]
Time saver? Heathrow airport says it is ready to test passengers (© LHR Airports Ltd) “We’re proposing business travel as a priority,” says Drew Crawley. If I tell you he is chief commercial officer for American Express Global Business Travel, you may well be thinking: well, he would say that, […]
The UC-Berkeley Haas Class of 2022 is the largest the school has ever enrolled. Campus, however, remains closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. File photo For two years in 2016 and 2017, the acceptance rate at UC-Berkeley’s Haas School of Business was among the lowest of any B-school in the world. […]
Everything you’ve been told about social distancing was most certainly not a lie. But it could use some revisions. Health officials have been recommending people keep a 6-foot distance from others throughout the coronavirus pandemic, saying that will help stop the spread of COVID-19. But scientists have found that may […]
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Democrats think it’s dangerous and unnecessary. Republicans consider it safe and essential. And both agree that, when it comes to in-person voter communication, neither side has ever experienced a dynamic like the one in this election. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has created a stark divide in the way the ideological […]
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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield schools open Tuesday. There were no major updates to the reopening plan in the last few days, and it’s largely remained unchanged much from a month ago. Some students will alternate days in the buildings while others will learn remotely. On Friday, Mayor Shelley Brindle […]
West Virginia University announced Monday that it would suspend in-person classes at its main campus because of concerns over a recent spike in coronavirus infections. The university said in-person undergraduate classes would be canceled Tuesday at its main campus in Morgantown and then shift to online-only instruction through Sept. 25. […]
The NBA bubble has held. So has the NHL’s double bubble. The WNBA and MLS, no leaks. In this unprecedented landscape of sports in a pandemic world, one indisputable fact has emerged: bubbles work. Thousands of tests, minimal to no positive COVID-19 test results. So as the NCAA gets set […]
Thomas Cook planes The Chinese conglomerate that snapped up the Thomas Cook brand after it collapsed into liquidation last summer is thought to be close to a relaunch of the company. Fosun will unveil its plans to run Thomas Cook as an online travel agent as soon as this month, […]
What would you do if you woke up a billionaire? Would you take a whack at solving world hunger? Maybe travel the world? Do something boring like investing? Or maybe just buy an island? It’s hard to imagine just what you can buy with all that money. But imagine if […]