Founded in the 13th century on a handful of islands, Stockholm quickly grew to become Sweden’s biggest city. It has remained so ever since, despite centuries of conflict and political upheaval. While well-known as a destination for art, design and fashion, Stockholm is also a fascinating destination for lovers of history. It’s one of the…
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Full disclosure...I watched all 221 episodes of the CBS family drama The Waltons when it originally aired (from 1972 to 1981), plus the six follow up television movies. And I still view it regularly either via MeTV, Hallmark Channel or my DVD collection. So, in celebration of its 50th birthday today, I feel particularly knowledgeable…
Topline The United States has joined the World Health Organization’s list of countries where polio is circulating owing to the spread of vaccine-derived virus in New York, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday, marking a new low for the country’s public health efforts and highlighting the dangerous consequences of the growing anti-vaccine…
Updated Sep 14, 2022, 06:30pm EDT Topline Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and his family—who made a 10-figure fortune from his outdoor outfitter empire—have relinquished their ownership of the 49-year-old company, transferring it to trusts and nonprofit organizations and pledging Wednesday to redirect Patagonia’s future profits toward fighting climate change . Key Facts All of the…
While I am as skeptical of lightning striking twice as anyone, I have to say, everything I’ve seen from God of War Ragnarok indicates to me that Sony Santa Monica may just do it again, and produce a more than worthy sequel to what I would consider the best single player game of the previous…
Topline Baltimore City prosecutors asked a judge on Wednesday to vacate the conviction of Adnan Syed, who was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend when he was 17 and whose story was featured on the popular podcast “Serial,” according to multiple outlets , after investigators found new evidence pointing to two other suspects. Key Facts Baltimore…
Updated Sep 14, 2022, 08:53am EDT Topline Google may have to pay a record €4.125 billion ($4.12 billion) fine to the European Union in an antitrust case linked to its Android operating system for smartphones after losing a court appeal on Wednesday, a ruling that is likely to bolster the bloc’s ability to crackdown on…
If you have always wanted to keep up with the Kardashians, now’s your chance to actually live like one. According to reports, Kim Kardashian is culling her property portfolio. The social media influencer has decided to relist her Calabasas, CA , condo for a cool $3.5 million, according to the website Dirt . This time…
U.S. manufacturing output ekes out small gain in August
As the Ethereum blockchain awaits the Merge and its full transition to proof-of-stake (PoS), a broader discussion about miners and their future has emerged. As things stand, the Ethereum blockchain market is incredibly fragmented. The Merge is expected to usher in a new era in which validators and coin stakers replace miners...