Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal late Thursday night. The purchase is a seismic moment for Twitter that will also shake up the worlds of media and politics. Musk, whose up-and-down effort to buy Twitter looked in doubt just weeks ago, has vowed to change the way…
Author: Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech
The reason why Netflix, Spotify haven’t taken down Ye content
As more companies cut ties with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, in light of his most recent antisemitic comments there are two institutions that have yet to succumb to the rising pressure drop the artist: Netflix and Spotify. Netflix announced it will continue to stream “Jeen Yuhs” the documentary trilogy on Ye’s life stating that…
Disney features first plus-sized heroine in short film
Story at a glance Disney just revealed its first plus-sized heroine in a new short film. The film called “Reflect“ tells the story of a young dancer who has to come to terms with her own reflection. The film premiered on Sept. 14 on Disney+. Disney premiered its first plus-sized protagonist in a new…
Americans say they’ll need 20 percent more to retire comfortably than last year
Story at a glance A recent study from financial services company Northwestern Mutual found that people expect to need 20 percent more money to retire compared to what U.S. adults thought they needed last year. Now, U.S. adults think they will need $1.25 million in savings to retire comfortably. The study also found that most…
Being around birds can improve mental health, research shows
Story at a glance A new study from King’s College London found that bird sightings and sounds have a positive impact on people’s mental wellbeing. The study was published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers used an app to check real-time feelings of people seeing or hearing birds. Seeing or hearing…
Fidelity to offer 100 percent of college tuition, books for entry-level employees
Story at a glance Fidelity Investments will now fully pay for tuition, books, fees, and taxes for entry-level employees enrolled in select two-year and four-year undergraduate programs. The offer only applies to entry-level customer service phone representatives. After eligible employees fill out an application, the company will pay for tuition, books, and fees directly to…
EPA funding project to cut methane emissions in food, brewery industries
Story at a glance The Environmental Protection Agency just awarded Ohio University nearly $200,000 to go toward a project aimed at reducing methane emissions. The project would target food and brewery sectors near the university using a process called anaerobic digestion. Anaerobic digestion uses microorganisms to break down organic material. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
4.6 million ineligible to vote due to felony convictions
One in 50 U.S. adults will not be able to vote during the upcoming midterm elections because of a felony conviction, according to a new report released by The Sentencing Project. That number translates to about 2 percent of the U.S. voting-age population who will be barred from casting a ballot in November by one of…
Ginsburg honored as ‘icon of American culture’ with new stamp
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be featured on a new “forever” stamp in 2023. Ginsburg passed away in 2020 at the age of 87 from pancreatic cancer after serving on the Supreme Court for 27 years. The United States Postal Service (USPS) released the design on Monday along with a…
New stamps honor endangered species in all 50 states
Story at a glance The United States Postal Service is releasing a collection of 20 stamps next year featuring endangered species. The stamps are being released on a yet-to-be-announced date in 2023 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act. The legislation is responsible for protecting more than 1,300…