Новости за 13.03.2018

Elon Musk is interested in space, renewable energy, transportation, and also, as it turns out, comedy. The Tesla founder considered buying the popular satirical publication The Onion a few years ago, according to The Daily Beast, and is now secretly funding a comedic foray of his own. The extent of Musk’s involvement and any details …

A collection of pieces funded by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation shine a light on the organizations and causes the charity supports.

Japanese food company Glico transformed a relatively boring piece of data into a charming commercial that’s right on-brand.

Sorry, Google and Apple, consumers just aren’t that into you right now. The annual Harris Poll Reputation Quotient poll came out on Tuesday and, according to the survey of 25,880 people, Google and Apple don’t have the reputation they used to. In this year’s poll, Apple dropped to No. 29 from its previous position at No. …

The NCAA’s “March Madness” tournament kicks off tonight and continues for the next 21 days. According to the NCAA, all 67 games will be broadcast on either CBS or one of three Turner-owned channels (TBS, TNT, or TruTV). If you don’t have access to a TV, the action will also be live-streamed on March Madness …

The trailer for “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald” is here, but the controversially cast actor is scarcely in sight.

There are benefits to sharing your concerns and frustrations about work with your boss, but only in certain circumstances.

Gumdrop collects gum that would otherwise end up smeared on the sidewalk and turns it into plastic.

Elizabeth Schwartz’s five-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail was an exercise in letting go and trusting that work would still be there when she got back.

Linda McMahon likes to dabble in politics the way WWE’s the Undertaker likes to pile-drive into competitors. Over the past decade, the professional wrestling magnate turned head of Trump’s Small Business Administration has made over $68 million in political donations. McMahon is the largest individual political donor in New York (besting Trump himself who donated over $18 million) …

After three decades as a war correspondent, Jeff Kofman became a tech founder. He’s found that a few lessons from the front lines still come in handy.

The fitness chain’s workplace policies have put in the crosshairs of the National Labor Relations Board, which has said the company’s employee arbitration agreements violate federal labor law.

During last weekend’s iHeart Music awards, Eminem went off on the NRA in support of Parkland survivors.

New research suggests it’s impossible, but the Simulation Hypothesis is the modern existential debate that just won’t die.

Rex Tillerson’s departure isn’t the only example of White House turnover this week. Acting NASA chief Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. just announced that he’s retiring on April 30, leaving no clear successor. Though President Trump nominated Rep. Jim Bridenstine of Oklahoma to the position last year, he hasn’t been confirmed yet by the Senate and …

The Trump administration’s chaos continues with news that the president has fired Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and brought in former CIA director Mike Pompeo in his place, The Washington Post reported and the president confirmed with a tweet, Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a …

The Versa appears to be the Ionic’s smarter and better-looking younger brother.

Working smarter doesn’t always mean getting up at 5 a.m.

If you google “morning routine,” chances are you’ll see lots of articles (including from Fast Company) touting the benefits of waking up early–before everyone else in your house gets up. After all, what’s not great about having an hour or two to yourself to do all the things you don’t usually have time to do? You can go to the gym when it’s empty,  have a quiet moment to meditate, and make yourself a nutritious breakfast that you can actually enjoy... Читать дальше...

Bath time has become the symbol of self care for stressed American women. Now, numerous industries are cashing in on the soothing suds.

Believers around the world call upon St. Expedite for strength from temptation to delay. In a church in New Orleans, devotees offer prayers in pound cake.

The company is working with around 10 existing news publishers to try out various national news show formats that would fit with its Watch program, says Axios. The social media giant is reportedly in touch with both traditional and digital-first news publishers to test daily video news features. Facebook plans to launch the news feature …

Google cofounder and Alphabet CEO Larry Page has revealed Cora, the first flying car to come out of Kitty Hawk, a startup Page invested in in 2016, reports CNBC. Cora is fully autonomous and can travel at a speed up to 93 mph. It’s all-electric engine can see Cora fly for just over 60 miles …

From wrangling words to shooting photos, these productivity powerhouses will help you get more done in less time.