Business, Nature
Founder of Patagonia Gives Away Company to Fight Climate Change
The founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, has given the company to a charitable trust. He wants to use the company’s profits to fight climate change.
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Business, Entertainment
Nintendo Stock Price Jumps with ‘Splatoon’ Launch
Nintendo Co Ltd reported record sales for its new video game “Splatoon 3” for the Switch console. After the announcement, the Japanese game company’s stock price increased 5%.
Nature, Other, Science
Bear Steals Birthday Cupcakes
A birthday picnic in Connecticut, USA ended early because of a surprise visit from a black bear.
Business, Technology
Cryptocurrency: Ethereum Gets Closer to Bitcoin
Ethereum (ETH), the second-biggest cryptocurrency, is taking investors away from bitcoin (BTC). In the next few days, there will be a software upgrade for ethereum that will reduce its energy use. It’s one of the main re
Business, Technology
Extreme Heat in California Stops Twitter Data Center
Twitter’s data center in California was knocked offline because of extreme heat. CNN received information which says Twitter service could stop if another data center is knocked offline.
Other
Millions of Banknotes with Queen Elizabeth’s Face Will Be Replaced
There are billions of banknotes and coins around the world that have Queen Elizabeth’s face on them. They will start to be replaced now that she has passed away.
Business, Technology
YouTube Starts Ad-Free Service for Education
YouTube will introduce some new features for creators and companies that make educational videos.
Business, Sports
England’s Premier League Sets Spending Record
Many people in the UK are struggling with higher prices for food and energy now, but England’s Premier League football teams spent more money than ever.
Business, Technology
Apple’s Lightning Cable Turns 10. Is It Finished?
Apple introduced the iPhone 5 in September 2012. The biggest upgrade to the iPhone 5 from its predecessor was how you charged it. Apple’s marketing chief, Phil Schiller, announced that the iPhone 5 would use a new port c
Politics, Technology
Japanese Government Will Stop Using Floppy Disks
The Digital Minister of Japan is fighting to stop the use of floppy disks and other old technology still used by the government.
Science
Dinosaur Bones Found in Backyard
A property owner in Portugal found dinosaur bones while doing home renovations.
Other, Politics
Mikhail Gorbachev, Former Leader of USSR, Has Died
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91. He had a serious illness which he fought for a long time. He died in the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
Business, Technology
Microsoft and Amazon Cancel New Data Centers
Both Amazon and Microsoft’s plans to open new data centers in Ireland have been blocked. Worry about power shortages and power supply seems to be the main reason.
Business, Entertainment
Paramount Pictures Fights ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Lawsuit
Recently, Paramount asked the court to throw out a lawsuit. The lawsuit says that the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” ignores copyright of a 1983 magazine article. It also says that the magazine article was the main source of
Other, Politics
Finnish Prime Minister Tests Negative for Drugs
Last week, a video of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin partying with her friends was posted online. She recently did a drug test because of the video and tested negative.
Politics, Sports
Football Returns to Ukraine
Six months ago, the start of the war with Russia stopped all football in Ukraine. However, a new season of Ukraine’s premier football league started in Kyiv on Tuesday. The country of 44 million people is hoping for some
Business, Travel
American Airlines Wants Supersonic Planes
Recently, American Airlines Group Inc. announced it will buy up to 20 new jets from Boom Supersonic, an aircraft maker. American Airlines is the second major US airline to announce that it will buy supersonic airplanes.
Nature, Other
Low Water Levels in River Reveal Destroyed WW2 Warships
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Technology, Travel
Airbnb Tests New ‘Anti-party Technology’ in North America
Earlier this year, Airbnb made a new rule which bans house parties. The company is now testing a new “anti-party technology” in the US and Canada to make sure that guests are not partying.
