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Want to invest in crypto? Here's what you need to know
Cryptocurrency is having a moment. Between the meteoric rise of dogecoin, Tesla accepting bitcoin as payment for its vehicles and PayPal allowing users to buy crypto on Venmo — all of which happened in just over a month — there is growing attention on and interest in the digital asset space.
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Between the meteoric rise of dogecoin, Tesla accepting bitcoin as payment for its vehicles and PayPal allowing users to buy crypto on Venmo — all …
Published on May 4, 2021
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Why banning political discussions at work is flawed
Late last month, Basecamp, a project management software company, banned "societal and political discussions" at work. Given the company's relatively small size, the decision might have gone by with little notice, but its founders have made a name for themselves over the years as progressive thought leaders.
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Alex Trebek's widow Jean on his philanthropy and legacy
Jean Trebek sees a great lesson in how her late husband continued to work even while he struggled with pancreatic cancer.
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In a push to galvanize young Democrats to run for office, a political action committee focused on electing young, down-ballot candidates in swing districts announced …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Young political leaders team up to support millennial and Gen Z Democrats ahead of 2022
In a push to galvanize young Democrats to run for office, a political action committee focused on electing young, down-ballot candidates in swing districts announced Monday a national campaign to support 50 millennial and Gen Z candidates under the age of 45 ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
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In a push to galvanize young Democrats to run for office, a political action committee focused on electing young, down-ballot candidates in swing districts announced …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Lightly used vehicles -- those that are a couple of years old with low mileage -- are now selling for 75% to 80% of their …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Now is a great time to sell your old car. Used car sales are soaring
If you've got a car you don't use very much, congratulations. You've got gold in your garage. With the auto industry thrown into disarray by shortages of computer chips and other components needed to build cars and trucks, shoppers are regularly paying nearly full sticker price for new vehicles. Thinning supplies of factory-fresh new cars have also made it difficult for some shoppers to find the new vehicle they want with the paint color and options they're looking.
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Fund created for family of 17-yo killed in crash
The communities of Idaho Falls and Shelley are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old who was killed in a crash Friday.
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Revel saw a loophole as an opportunity for a new ridehail service. New York City is absolutely livid
Back in 2018, New York City regulators, tired of vehicles from Uber and Lyft making some streets so clogged that cars had to drive slower than streetcars and buggies once had, cracked down and said they would temporarily block new for-hire licenses. But in a fit of environmental-minded well-meaning, they left a loophole for electric cars. Now an upstart company is trying to use that loophole to bring new cars into Manhattan.
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Revel, more commonly known for its fleets of rental mopeds, plans to launch a ridehail service in New York City. Its effort is just the …
Published on May 3, 2021
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Los Angeles Times names ESPN's Kevin Merida as its new top editor
The Los Angeles Times has its new top editor: Kevin Merida of ESPN will start as executive editor in June, the paper announced Monday.
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Beer Bros raising money for modified vehicle for 2-yo
The Beer Bros of Mass. are back to help the community. Western Mass News first introduced you to the group back in December when they were kicking off their calendar sales to help a local food pantry.
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Danelle Conway talks about a fundraiser to get a modified vehicle for her 2-yo son, who suffers from several medical issues. Mandatory Credit: WSHM
Published on May 3, 2021
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The Census, Redistricting and The Republican Conspiracy
Forty years ago, those who wanted to amend the U.S. Constitution to eliminate the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, along with any other provi- sions that extended democracy to “we the people,” were calling for a Constitutional Convention. Today, that approach is no longer necessary since those who still want to make those stated changes have found new ways to accomplish the same old goals.
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A Multi-Sports Empire Is Preparing Student Athletes To Compete At The Next Level
PSAT Hoops Academy is the future! The Cypress-based elite professional multi-sports development school will provide student-athletes, 3rd-12th grade and post-grad, with access to elite coaching, competition, sports medicine, athletic conditioning, sports development and distinguished NCAA approved academic preparation.
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New Study: Texas has No. 19 Lowest Rate of Homelessness
A new study shows Texas has the No. 19 lowest rate of homelessness, while the nation saw an increase in homelessness for the fourth consecutive year.
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How to practice socialization after thriving in isolation
As the vaccination rate rises and COVID-19 restrictions begin to decrease, everyday activities are slowly becoming normal. But for those who have thrived during isolation, the idea of participating in social activities again may be daunting.
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Bonuses for Teacher Appreciation Week being award to all 4,000 Harmony Public Schools active employees
In appreciation of their extraordinary work in educating the students of Harmony Public Schools while serving their communities during one of the most challenging years for educators ever, Harmony Public Schools will award a $250 bonus to nearly 4,000 employees in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week.
