For decades, though nobody was really sure why, April 20 has been the unofficial holiday for marijuana users and a joke by and about them. Now, though, it’s also a reminder of how quickly marijuana is moving from illegal and a joke to a multi-billion dollar legal business — and a good time for us…… MORE
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10 best car interiors: Some of this year’s winners give luxury a run for their money
Not long ago, the interiors of most cars were fairly prosaic. The emphasis was on cost, durability and, at best, not being terrible. Attractive designs made of materials that looked and felt nice would be seen only in expensive luxury models. Not anymore. As the auto industry has become more competitive, the cabins of even…… MORE
The Mueller Report is already a best-seller
Three versions of “The Mueller Report” soared to the top of Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s best-selling book charts in the 24 hours after a redacted version of Robert Mueller’s findings were released on the web. Several different publishers are rushing competing versions of the report out to bookshelves. They’re betting that some people will…… MORE
Mueller’s findings are fresh fuel for the never-ending information wars
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Mueller and the information wars You would have been foolish to think that the Mueller report would unify the country around a common set of facts. That’s not how things work in 2019. As the…… MORE
Marriott’s big bet on Asia: 300 new hotels, butlers on WeChat and 60-second check-in
Marriott has grand plans for Asia. The company is aiming to open two new hotels a week across the region this year, boosting its Asian property portfolio from about 700 to 1,000 by the end of 2020. The hotel chain is hoping to cash in on “the most exciting, dynamic market in the world,” chief…… MORE
Late night reacts to the release of the Mueller report
The Mueller report is finally out and late night hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel had a field day with it — or at least the non-redacted portions of it. “Say what you will about this president, he has Americans reading again,” Kimmel said on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday night. Special counsel Robert Mueller’s…… MORE
Sarah Sanders admitted she lied to the White House press. Does she have any credibility left?
“Not founded on anything” is the new “alternative facts.” The term applies to White House press secretary Sarah Sanders and her misleading statements from the press briefing room podium. Now some prominent journalists are questioning whether she should remain in her job. Robert Mueller’s report confirms that Sanders simply made it up when she said…… MORE
Here’s why McDonald’s is ditching its fancy burgers
McDonald’s is streamlining its menu by revamping its Quarter Pounder and abandoning its craft burgers. The company said Wednesday that it will “move away” from its Signature Crafted Recipes line — which includes items like a mushroom and swiss cheese burger and one with bacon, cheddar and fried onions — on its national menu to…… MORE
Netflix to open production hub in New York City
Netflix is opening a production hub in New York City that will bring “up to $100 million in investments to the city,” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday. The streaming video company’s new Manhattan offices will take up approximately 100,000 square feet in New York’s Flatiron District. These offices will house 127 new jobs…… MORE
The new Silicon Valley IPOs are flashy and slick. But will they deliver for investors over the long term?
Lyft may be a clunker of a stock so far. But that isn’t stopping a parade of other Silicon Valley unicorns from going public. Image sharing social network Pinterest and video conferencing company Zoom both started trading Thursday after pricing their offerings above their initial range. Both stocks soared. And Lyft archrival Uber is expected…… MORE
