Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside
Jim Cramer, a financial expert from CNBC, advised investors not to be swayed by stock downgrades or daily market fluctuations. He emphasized the importance of sticking with strong companies even when their share prices fluctuate. Cramer recalled the history of the long bull market, noting how downg
The Bay Area has been sizzling under one of the hottest starts to October in history. But finally, some relief is on the way. The National Weather Service says temperatures will start to inch back to normal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure trough in the Gulf of Alaska is helping to break the i
Last night, the 2024 Paris Olympics got underway with a bang—a fancy party hosted by big names like Bernard Arnault of LVMH, Pharrell Williams from Louis Vuitton, and Anna Wintour of Vogue. The shindig was full of celebrities showing off their blonde hairstyles. This summer's favorite hair color has
The traditional use of blush as a subtle beauty enhancer is being challenged by bold and artistic trends on TikTok. Techniques like "blush draping" and layering different colors are gaining popularity, reminiscent of the dramatic makeup styles from the '80s. This shift reflects a cultural move away
Ever felt like you were drowning in the latest tech trends? It’s tough to tell what’s real and what’s just hype. Join Pegah Ebrahimi from FPV Ventures, Harry Tannenbaum from Mill, and Natalie Sportelli from Bullish at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. They’ll talk about how to spot real opportunities amid al
You know how sometimes things just happen because they can? Well, that’s what happened with Moo Deng. She’s a cute little pygmy hippo from Thailand who suddenly has her own cryptocurrency. Let's break this down! Imagine you have something really popular, like a viral video or a cute animal. Now, ad
In 2023, the story of crime in the U.S. is a mix of good news and bad news. Let's start with the good: violent crimes are down a bit from where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. That’s right, the lockdowns of 2020 sent homicide rates soaring by almost 30%, but things have calmed down since
As the world of safe sex continues to evolve, it's becoming increasingly clear that teens are redefining what it means to prioritize their health. Gone are the days of fear-mongering condom ads, replaced by a more nuanced approach that focuses on personal choice and empowerment. But what's driving t
You might have heard that AI is going to take over the job market. But hold on, one economist says we shouldn’t be too worried just yet. Daron Acemoglu thinks only about 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily helped by AI in the next decade. So, is all this AI hype getting out of hand? Right now, A
