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Wells Fargo will be fined $1 billion
Two federal regulators are close to fining Wells Fargo $1 billion for forcing customers into car insurance and charging mortgage borrowers unfair fees.<p>The hefty penalty will be announced as early as Friday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the Comptroller of the …
FinanceLyrid meteor shower to light up Earth Day sky
One of the oldest skywatching traditions on Earth is underway and set to peak this weekend. So lay back, relax and look up at the sky.<p>The best chance to see "shooting stars" in months comes this Earth Day weekend to those who are willing to head outside before dawn (or stay up all night long).<p>The …
Meteor ShowersA New York Farmer Says ICE Raided His Home And Cuffed Him Without A Warrant
In an administration rife with controversy, one of the most visible problems is with how Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement plays fast and loose with the law. It goes well beyond controversial deportations like those of the wrongfully accused Ricardo Rodriguez. ICE has been found to even …
ImmigrationA Puppet Dinosaur Has Caused Three Members of the Air National Guard to Lose Their Posts
Three members of the Tennessee Air National Guard have been removed from their posts after a video of an oath-taking ceremony involving a puppet …
National GuardTexas Bar Owner Takes Down Sign With Racial Slur Following Facebook Posts, Insists It Wasn't Meant to be 'Racial'
The owner of a Fort Worth, Texas bar saw nothing wrong with a sign that read “SHUT UP NIGGER,” to the point where said sign is only coming down, …
EqualityPhysics Explains Why No One Can Beat the Freeze
The only thing I know about the Freeze is that no one can beat the Freeze (except with a generous head start). And he's awesome. In case you haven't …
Identity TheftMark Zuckerberg Quietly Moves 1.5 Billion Users’ Rights Out of Europe’s Reach
Facebook is putting up a covert fight against new privacy rules.<p>In 2008, Facebook followed the lead of countless companies before it, establishing an international headquarters in Ireland in order to skirt relatively higher U.S. corporate tax rates. In doing so, the company also ensured that …
PrivacyThis amateur mathematician just made an enormous “lucky” breakthrough in solving the 60-year-old Hadwiger-Nelson problem
The breakthrough is the first time the problem’s answer has been narrowed down since last century<p>Some of the greatest mathematical minds have been …
MathematicsLA Fitness assumes black man isn't a member (but he is), bars him from entering and calls police
My first response to this story was "Unbelievable!" but unfortunately in America it's all too real, too frequent, and very believable.<p>Tshyrad Oates …
JusticeSmall Alabama town raises a big stink about abandoned New York City 'poop train'
A stinking trainload of human waste from New York City is stranded in a tiny Alabama town, spreading a stench like a giant backed-up toilet.<p>In Parrish, Ala., population 982, the sludge-hauling "poop train" cars have sat idle near the Little League ball fields for more than two months, Mayor Heather …
Environmental HealthWhat Happens When a City Bans Non-Resident Drivers?
Besieged by commuters taking Waze-powered shortcuts, Leonia, New Jersey, closed its side streets to non-residents. Not everyone is happy with the results.<p>LEONIA, NJ—During morning rush hour, one of the first things you’ll notice on the streets of Leonia, New Jersey, are the yellow “resident” tags …
Urban DesignQueen Elizabeth's Last Remaining Corgi Has Died
Queen Elizabeth is mourning the death of her last corgi.<p>The monarch, who turns 92 on Saturday, has reportedly been “hit hard” by the loss of Willow, …
PetsSpaceX to Launch NASA's Exoplanet-Hunting Spacecraft Today: How to Watch Live
After a delay, SpaceX is winding up again to launch NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) today (April 18) from Cape Canaveral Air …
Space ExplorationScotts Miracle-Gro Buys Sunlight to Double Cannabis-Grower Sales
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. agreed to acquire the top U.S. distributor of hydroponics products for $450 million in cash and stock, a transaction that will …
CannabisTrump official reportedly spent almost $1 million on furniture
Not to be outdone by Ben Carson’s $31,000 dining table, a Trump administration official in charge of a small government agency spent almost $1 million to furnish two offices, the New York Post reported Tuesday.<p>U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spent more than $917,000 on essential items …
Trump AdministrationJordan Peele Revives Obama Impersonation to Call Donald Trump A ‘Dipsh*t’ and Tell Americans to ‘Stay Woke’ — Watch
Peele partnered with BuzzFeed for a fake out video about fake news.<p>Jordan Peele has partnered with BuzzFeed to record a new message for every …
ComedyWe humbly request Spencer the dog to cheer us on at all future events
Running a marathon in bad weather conditions? You could use a little support from Spencer.<p>Competitors faced terrible weather at the Boston Marathon …
cheerHow to Stay Mentally Strong When You're Dealing With a Psychopath at Work
Working alongside a toxic person will take a toll on your psychological well-being. These strategies can reduce the damage.<p>When people think of a psychopath, they often conjure up images of serial killers. And while most serial killers likely are psychopaths, many more psychopaths aren't murderers. …
PsychologyHow to get rich quick in Silicon Valley
Corey Pein took his half-baked startup idea to America’s hottest billionaire factory – and found a wasteland of techie hustlers and con men<p><b>T</b>he most desirable career of the 21st century, with numerous advantages over other fast-growing occupations such as hospice carer and rickshaw driver, is being …
Silicon ValleyDiante Yarber: Police kill black father with barrage of bullets in Walmart parking lot
The killing of the 26-year-old, who is believed to have been unarmed, is being called a brutal case of excessive police force<p>California police fired what sounded like more than 30 bullets at a packed car in a shopping store parking lot, killing a black father of three and injuring a young woman in …
Law EnforcementAmateur Archaeologist And 13-Year-Old Student Discover Trove Tied To Danish King
An amateur archaeologist and a 13-year-old student have uncovered a stash of thousand-year-old coins, rings and pearls on an island in the Baltic Sea in northern Germany, including items that might be tied to Harald Bluetooth, the famous king who united Denmark.<p>René Schön and student Luca …
ArchaeologyHere’s What It Looks Like Inside the Handmade Sketchbooks of a Well-Traveled Artist
Over the last 13 years, artist José Naranja has been filling pocket-sized notebooks with his own visual diary. By illustrating his daily experiences, observations, ideas, and memories, Naranja considers his ongoing project as “a love letter to notebooks, a flight of fancy and also a part of [him].” …
ArtSpaceX launches the alien planet-hunting TESS telescope today. Watch it live.
On Monday, SpaceX is scheduled to launch NASA's alien planet-hunting telescope TESS to orbit.<p>TESS — short for Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite — …
Space ExplorationFrom Starbucks to Hashtags: We Need to Talk About Why White Americans Call the Police on Black People
“Don’t you fucking walk away! Don’t fucking walk away from me!” the 20-something-year-old woman screamed as she followed after the …
JusticeThrow Away These Possibly Salmonella-Tainted Eggs Right Now
A lot of eggs are being recalled! More than 200 million eggs, in fact, due to a salmonella outbreak that has been traced to a North Carolina farm. …
Environmental HealthYou won't believe what NYC's commute looked like on this rainy morning
The morning commute in New York City is never really easy, but with this morning's rain storm, the inconvenient trek turned into a flooded …
CommutingBad News for Kissers: Mono Virus is Actually Linked to 7 Other Diseases
Celibacy's looking pretty great right now.<p>Getting mono is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it means you have someone to kiss, or at least swap …
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