The new so-called “soda tax” approved by Santa Cruz City voters has taken effect Thursday, the first tax in California since the ban signed by former Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018. The tax was approved by voters in November – adding taxes on sweeteners per ounce or more calories to non-alcoholic beverages, and drinks for…
The U.S. Department of Justice and Google faced court in court for accusing the company of dominance in the search engine market. As a result, the Justice Department advocates that Google sell some of its key assets, including its Chrome browser. The hearing began on April 22 and is expected to last for three weeks….
Getty Image/ Zooey Liao/ cnet Nowadays, almost anything is #reastionIndicator on social media. Duncan Donuts Opening in Boston? Recession indicator. The return of the Ice Bucket Challenge? Obviously, that's one too. Hanging humor is a coping mechanism, and I know it well. The memes of the recession may be a bit like a cultural epochist,…
Secretary of State. Agent administrator for the United States International Development Agency. Agent Archives Administrator of the National Archives and Records Administration. Now, President Trump’s interim national security adviser. Like a Christmas tree covered with shiny ornaments of all shapes and sizes, Marco Rubio, 53, amassed four titles on January 20, the same day that…
New research shows that our decision makers rely more on science than ever before—but that's the end of common ground. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the data that shows how Republicans and Democrats use science to shape their policies in different ways.
44 minutes ago information period 2:14 The viral video claims that major U.S. ports are empty because Trump's tariffs on China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBC's Visual Investigation Division analyses videos, satellite images and trade data to find out what's really going on. Thumbnail: Credit YT-A: “x/larrybrockmp” Thumbnail…
Apple CEO Tim Cook said Thursday that most iPhones sold in the U.S. in the current fiscal quarter will come from India, while iPads and other devices will come from Vietnam as the company is committed to avoiding the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the business. Apple's revenue exceeded Wall Street expectations in…
If there are any recent Disney+Marvel shows that seem ready for a second season, it's Hawkeye. It is played by Jeremy Renner as one of the original Avengers. A new young version of the hero was built in Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop; and tells a story from which characters have returned to Kingpin, Yelena, Echo…
Caleb McLaughlin, Zazie Beetz and Kerry Washington. Jason Lowrie/bfa.com Spring art party season is in full swing, and earlier this week, the Brooklyn Museum and Dior teamed up to mark unparalleled memorials Darren Walker At the 14th Annual Artist Ball in Brooklyn. As you may remember, this always dazzling event was the museum’s most important…
Act 2 Ando Season 2, among other things, rebellion enthusiasts Vel Sartha and Cinta Kaz are part of Luthen's attempt to explore resistance to the Ghorman Empire. Years after the events of Season 1 – In the climax of the first trilogy of Season 2, the distant “reunion” is closely linked to the distant “reunion”…