'Batman: Death in the Family' lets viewers decide Robin's interactive fate
Interactivity has become a bit of an overused gimmick, including "Black Mirror: Bandersnatch" to "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" on Netflix. Still, such stunts are only as good as their execution, and the Warner Bros. Animation delivers with "Batman: Death in the Family," which, with the Robert Pattinson movie delayed, might be the only version of Batman fans see for a while.
Why a fancy new iPhone will be a tougher sell than ever
It's a nightmare product-release scenario, even for Apple: A raging pandemic has infected millions, including the President, and forced millions of Americans out of work. A reckoning with racial injustice has swept across the country. And in the company's home state of California, record-breaking wildfires blaze.
BlackRock is soaring as investors plow money into ETFs
BlackRock, the owner of the wildly popular iShares family of exchange-traded funds and the world's largest asset manager, has gotten even bigger during the Covid-19 pandemic. BlackRock said Tuesday that it now has $7.8 trillion in assets under management, a 12% increase from last year.
Late night court decision rules Texans will only have one ballot drop box per county
A late-night ruling Monday upheld Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's directive allowing for one ballot drop box location per county in the state.
What to expect from Apple's iPhone event
Apple is finally set to announce new iPhones, after weeks of delays and pandemic-related disruptions.
Fauci says he's 'not going to walk away' as Trump revives criticism
President Donald Trump revived his public criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci Tuesday morning, continuing his efforts to undermine the infectious disease expert even as the doctor said he's not going to bow to pressure.
A Focus on the Opioid Crisis that Ravaged America
With the growing awareness of the crisis of the opioid epidemic in our society, impactful measures are being implemented to curtail the growth of this phenomenon that has been linked to numerous overdoses, associated infections, and at unintentional deaths.
In Texas, 188 Hours of Work Are Needed to Afford a Rental Agreement
The COVID-19 outbreak is poised to cause major migration shifts across the U.S. According to a recent report by Pew Research Center, 22% of U.S. adults changed their residence or knew someone who did because of the pandemic. This represents a stark reversal from the longstanding trend of Americans staying put and could have far-reaching effects on local populations and economies.
Find the Career that Fits Perfectly: The Tools are at Your Fingertips
Why do so many people stay in unrewarding careers? Fear of change? Lack of updated skills? Whatever the case, staying in an unfulfilling job prevents you from doing what you really want to do. The pandemic taught us that we can pivot and innovate faster than we ever thought possible, so why not restart your career with a renewed vision and a clearer path forward?
Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson for auction theory
American economists Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in economics for their contributions to auction theory, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.
Wisconsin judge upholds mask mandate as coronavirus cases surge
A Circuit Court judge has denied a lawsuit against Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers to overturn the face mask mandate in the state, according to a court filing obtained by CNN.
Massive lines mar start of in-person early voting in Georgia
A technical glitch at a voting supersite, hours-long lines, and a last-minute court ruling marked the start of in-person early voting in Georgia, a presidential battleground for the first time in decades that will also play a huge role in deciding which party controls the Senate.
Falcons fire head coach Dan Quinn after 0-5 start
The Atlanta Falcons have cut Dan Quinn loose, firing the head coach following a fifth straight loss to open the season.
Joe Morgan, Hall of Fame second baseman for Cincinnati's Big Red Machine, dies at 77
Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, part of Cincinnati's Big Red Machine and one of the best second basemen to don a glove, has died, the Reds said in a statement. He celebrated his 77th birthday last month.
These states are ditching Columbus Day to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead
Columbus Day has been a political lightning rod for states, cities and municipalities around the US for years now. Some have decided to do something about it.
Banks make billions on overdraft fees. Biden could end that
The banking industry's $11 billion overdraft-fee gravy train could get derailed if Joe Biden wins the White House.
What to expect from Apple's iPhone event
Apple is finally set to announce new iPhones, after weeks of delays and pandemic-related disruptions.
How Democrats stayed on message and defended Obamacare in Monday's hearing
Senate Democrats were united in driving home one message in the opening day of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing: President Donald Trump's nominee could threaten the future of the Affordable Care Act.
A Black man who was led through Galveston, Texas, by police officers on horseback is suing the city for $1 million
A Black man is suing Galveston, Texas, and its police department for more than $1 million after a 2019 incident in which he was handcuffed and tied to officers on horseback as they led him down a street.
Schools are 2 months into reopening under Covid-19 and no one's officially keeping track of how it's going
A 6-year-old afraid to go outside. A mom scared to send her children back to school, then thrilled at how they've thrived. A teacher worried she'll be ordered back to the classroom and become some kind of test subject.
