These cities have the longest commutes in the U.S.
Think your commute is bad? Workers in New York City face the longest commute in the country.
Source: These cities have the longest commutes in the U.S.
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Google wants to help map Zika outbreaks
To help combat Zika, Google is teaming up with UNICEF and Elmo.
Source: Google wants to help map Zika outbreaks
Google, eBay join alliance to combat wildlife trafficking
U.S. Wildlife Trafficking Alliance now includes, Google, JetBlue, eBay, Tiffany & Co.
Source: Google, eBay join alliance to combat wildlife trafficking
If You Don’t Warn The People, Their Blood Could Be On Your Hands
Why are so few voices warning the people about what is coming? We stand at the door of a period of distress that will be unlike anything that any of us have ever known before. And even though the signs are all around us, very few individuals appear to be willing to stand up and sound the alarm. Instead, there seems to be a large number of people that are quite eager to criticize the watchmen. Earlier today, I was having a conversation with a very prominent voice in the alternative media, and we were reflecting on this. There are …read more
Source: If You Don’t Warn The People, Their Blood Could Be On Your Hands
$6 billion settlement reached in Brazil mining disaster
Mining company Samarco has reached a deal with the Brazilian government to pay up to 24 billion reais over a dam collapse that killed 19 people and wreaked havoc on the environment.
Source: $6 billion settlement reached in Brazil mining disaster
The retirement crisis facing Hispanics
According to data from the Economic Policy Institute, only 26% of Hispanic families had savings in a retirement plan like a 401(k) or IRA, in 2013. Meanwhile, 65% of white families and 41% of black families had savings in such accounts.
Source: The retirement crisis facing Hispanics
Hulk Hogan jury pool questioned on wrestler’s racist rant
The potential jurors in Hulk Hogan’s $100 million lawsuit against Gawker Media were asked about his use of a racial epithet.
Source: Hulk Hogan jury pool questioned on wrestler’s racist rant
ACLU: FBI wants to ‘commandeer’ Apple
Apple has gotten support from the ACLU in its FBI lawsuit.
Source: ACLU: FBI wants to ‘commandeer’ Apple
This fund made an 800% return on Argentina debt
A group of four hedge funds settled with Argentina over a 15-year debt dispute and they’re poised to make a huge profit.
Source: This fund made an 800% return on Argentina debt
Ex-Chesapeake Energy CEO dead after car crash
Aubrey McClendon, the former founder and CEO of Chesapeake Energy, died in a car crash just hours after being indicted.
Source: Ex-Chesapeake Energy CEO dead after car crash
