Toys “R” Us may be filing for bankruptcy ahead of the holiday season, and it’s causing shares for two major U.S. toy companies to drop – Hasbro Inc. and Mattel Inc. Toys “R” Us is working on developing a loan that would allow it to continue working while the company went through the possible Chapter […]
It was recently reported that Google was looking to purchase Shapchat for around $30 billion. Should this deal go through (although there is no certainty of it), it could lead to some big things for Google. It would also mean combining Snapchat with Google’s mega hit video platform YouTube. And, a merger like this means […]
Thousands upon thousands of GMC and Chevy pickup trucks have been recalled over a possible power steering problem. According to General Motors, over 690,000 GMC Sierra 1500s and 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500s may be affected. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the problem is the result of a software issue that may lead to […]
July saw an additional 209,000 new jobs in the economy – the second straight month of strong gains that highlights the energy felt, as it goes into nine years of growth. The Labor Department said the unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% from 4.4%, equaling a 16-year-low first seen in May. However, Americans’ paychecks are still […]
Every state “Secretary of State” received a letter from President Trump’s election integrity commission asking for information on voter rolls. Kris Kobach, Kansas secretary of state, said the commission wants the following information: Full names Birthdates Addresses Political party affiliation (if noted) Voting history going back to 2006 Last four digits of Social Security numbers […]
Within hours of her daughter’s birth, the wife of a Nashville musician and a heart transplant recipient breathed her last. Nathan Johnson and his wife Megan welcomed the birth of their newborn daughter around 2:40 a.m. Tuesday. And, seven hours later, Megan experienced complications and died. According to Josh Wilson, a bandmate and friend to […]
Amazon’s third annual “Prime Day” is just around the corner, and will offer new deals to its Prime members every five minutes. The event, which begins on July 10 at 9 p.m. will run until July 12 until 3 a.m. Non-prime members can sign up for a membership before or on July 11 to take […]
It appears that President Donald Trump has no real understanding of healthcare policy, despite his claims. According to a New York Times report, the president appeared to be “especially confused” in a meeting with senators after a senator cautioned that bill opponents would make observations that the policy is a huge tax break for the […]
It was once believed that the Kissing Bug was a harmless insect, but new studies show that it can pack a deadly punch. The kissing bug gets its name for biting the faces and lips of people while sleeping. It turns out these kisses can be fatal. After they pierce the skin, the bug excretes […]
If your Windows 7 or XP PC was infected with WannaCry ransomware, there’s a bit of a silver lining. French researchers have developed wanawiki, a software utility that can possibly unlock your computer. According to CloudVolumes and Comae founder Matt Suiche, the wanawiki tool finds the prime numbers the ransomware uses to come up with […]