The next Silicon Valley may seem like the name of a reality television series. In all seriousness, the competition to claim the title of America's Next Big Tech Hub is just as fierce as anything you might see on The Bachelor. … [Read more...]
9 Fall Health and Fitness Trends
Fitness fads come and go, but that doesn’t stop us from always wanting to try out the next big thing. Whether it’s the fitness class models swear by, the new international workout launching in the U.S., or the superfood blowing up your Instagram feed, wellness trends can often change as swiftly as fashion—so it pays to keep up. … [Read more...]
Obama to Create First Marine Sanctuaries Since 2000
A stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline near Port Washington could become a marine sanctuary. President Obama announced plans to create two sanctuaries — one in Maryland’s Potomac River, and another in Lake Michigan — which would be the first new national marine sanctuaries designated since 2000. … [Read more...]
Denzel Washington on the Boys and Girls Club, Success and His Family
Leave it to movie icon and Oscar winner Denzel Washington to use a track metaphor to encompass what he's learned over the years and how the man lives his life. Washington, 60, is continuing his long-standing relationship with the Boys & Girls Club, an organization he's been a member of since age 6, and spoke to ABC News about the newest youth of the year winner, Whitney … [Read more...]
US Stocks Move Higher. Energy, GE, Twitter Are Among Gainers
U.S. and global stocks rose in midday trading Monday after a gloomy jobs report last week led investors to expect that the Federal Reserve will postpone its first interest rate increase in nearly a decade. Energy stocks rose along with the price of oil. … [Read more...]
Remap Button Commands on the Xbox One Elite Controller
The Xbox One continues to look more and more like a very specialized Windows 10 computer. A new feature will let users remap the buttons on their controller, Microsoft's Mike Ybarra confirmed via Twitter on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Steve Jobs Remembered on the Anniversary of his Death
Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the death of Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. As in past years, Apple executives are remembering Jobs and his legacy. … [Read more...]
India Making a Big Move to Renewable Energy
India submitted its carbon reduction pledge to the United Nations on Thursday, promising to get more electricity from renewables. The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) was drawn up in advance of the United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will meet in Paris in December in an effort to use international treaty process to limit global … [Read more...]
Ship Missing in Hurricane Joaquin With 28 Americans Aboard
The Coast Guard says it is searching for a cargo ship with 33 people on board -- including 28 Americans -- that has gone missing near the Bahamas after it was caught in Hurricane Joaquin. The U.S.-flagged El Faro, which also had five Polish nationals on board, left Jacksonville, Florida, en route to Puerto Rico on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
ISIS Continues Their War Against Historic Ruins
A 2,000 year-old arch in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is the latest casualty by ISIS militants. Professor Maamoun Abduilkarim, the country’s director of antiquities, confirmed that ISIS Sunday blew up the Arch of Triumph, one of the city’s most recognizable sites. … [Read more...]