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First commercial space hotel to have low-gravity basketball, rock climbing: Reports

Gateway Foundation(NEW YORK) -- One company is catering to people's fascination with space by planning to build an enormous hotel for tourists who want to experience life beyond Earth's atmosphere. The Gateway Foundation...

More than 48,000 UAW members to go on strike against General Motors

iStock/jetcityimage(DETROIT) -- More than 48,000 union workers for General Motors plan to walk off their jobs Sunday night and go on strike after negotiations for a new labor contract hit a stalemate. During a news...

The DBX SUV could be Aston Martin's 'most important car ever'

Aston Martin(GAYDON, United Kingdom) -- Aston Martin, the famed British company forever linked to fictional spy James Bond, has always been a niche maker of seductive grand tourers and front-engine sports cars. This...

Sacklers transferred $1 billion as scrutiny from opioid crisis grew: New York AG

iStock/artisteer(NEW YORK) -- The New York attorney general's office, as part of an ongoing case against Purdue Pharma and some members of the Sackler family, said in court filings on Friday it's discovered approximately...

Lawmakers demand internal documents from Big Tech in antitrust probe

Matt Anderson/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- A House committee on Friday took a major step in its investigation into whether Big Tech companies are stifling competition. The bipartisan probe includes letters to four major tech...

Tap through your best pictures with new memories curated by Google Photos

Liderina/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Google Photos has added a new memories feature that's like a personalized social media highlight reel to bring your favorite photos back to the top of your feed and your mind. The team behind...

Google to change search algorithm to elevate 'original reporting'

JHVEPhoto/iStock(NEW YORK) -- In an over-saturated digital news age, Google announced new changes to its search algorithm that aim to elevate more "original reporting." Richard Gringras, the vice president of news at...

Democratic candidates split on the best path forward for US trade policy

twinsterphoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- Amid roiling trade tensions, the crowded 2020 Democratic candidate field now finds itself divided on a path forward on the tricky terrain of American trade -- a path made all the more...

Tory Burch's latest collection was inspired by Princess Diana’s '80s style

PictureLake/iStock(NEW YORK) -- During New York Fashion Week, the looks showcased from Tory Burch's spring/summer 2020 show were inspired by Princess Diana's iconic style. Paying homage to the late royal's stylish '80s...

GameStop to close up to 200 stores by the end of the year after decline in sales

RiverNorthPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) -- GameStop will shutter between 180 to 200 under-performing stores by the end of the year, executives said after the company reported a larger-than-expected decrease in sales. The...

Facebook, Twitter and Google to testify to Senate committee on extremism online

iStock(NEW YORK) -- Leaders from Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify before a Senate committee next week to explore "digital responsibility" when it comes to mass violence and extremism that is spread online. "In...

Popeyes introduces BYOB solution for sold out chicken sandwich: Bring your own bun

jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) -- For everyone who still hasn't tried the Popeyes chicken sandwich yet, the fast-food joint has a new proposition -- BYOB -- bring your own bun. That's right, just when you thought the...

More than 100 business execs demand 'urgent action' for 'America's gun violence crisis'

Kameleon007/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Scores of executives from some of the nation's biggest business demanded "urgent action" from lawmakers on "America's gun violence crisis," writing in a letter that the tragedies are...

Timberland launches new SpongeBob-themed collection

Timberland(NEW YORK) -- Timberland is taking people back to Bikini Bottom with its latest collection of boots and clothing inspired by everyone’s favorite sponge. The brand, best known for its bulky yellow boots,...

Disney releases new details of 'Frozen' land

Disney Parks (PARIS) -- A new "Frozen"-themed area is coming to Disneyland Paris and details can't hold back anymore. Guests will be able to "let it go" when the area in Walt Disney Studios Park opens, though Disney is...

Texas tycoon T. Boone Pickens has died at age 91

Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit(DALLAS) -- T. Boone Pickens, a self-made oil tycoon and venture capitalist from Texas, died on Tuesday at the age of 91, according to his website. Pickens died of natural...

How California's decision to recognize ride-share drivers as employees affects the gig economy

Anatoliy Sizov/iStock(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- The California Senate passed a landmark bill that would extend new protections to employees of so-called gig economy companies including Lyft and Uber, essentially forcing...

KFC to release new dating simulator

MoMorad/iStock(NEW YORK) -- When you think of fast food mascots, your first thought probably isn't "OMG, are they single?" A new dating sim, however, might make you reconsider your feelings about Kentucky Fried Chicken's...

Take a sneak peek inside the Marvel hotel coming to Disneyland Paris

Disney Parks(PARIS) -- Prepare to assemble! A Marvel hotel is opening in summer 2020 at Disneyland Paris. Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel, the first hotel dedicated entirely to the celebration of...

"Texas Monthly" announces dream job: Taco Editor

LauriPatterson/iStock(NEW YORK) -- What's better than spending all day thinking about, writing about and eating tacos? Getting paid for it. That's now the privilege of José R. Ralat, a Dallas-based food writer...