Drew Angerer/Getty Images Uber‘s "Safe Rides Fee" that it appended to trips beginning in 2014 was a pure margin play, according to a new book. The ride-hailing giant eventually agreed to pay a small settlement over misleading marketing claims, but it was only a small fraction of the estimated $500 million the fee brought in. […]
Former Fed official Bill Dudley urges the central bank not to embolden Trump on trade or his 2020 re-election bid
Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS Bill Dudley, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said Tuesday the central bank should not help President Donald Trump in his trade wars. He stunningly argued independent policymakers should take Trump’s re-election chances into account as they set interest rates. The highly unusual warning came after […]
We rode along with US Marines to see how troops respond during a hurricane
Marines engage in many operations on land and at sea, from warfare to humanitarian assistance. In the event of a natural disaster, Marines can assist in disaster relief. In the event of a hurricane’s landfall, Marines may support local response efforts by evacuating residents. Two journalists embedded themselves on a Marine search and rescue mission […]
I turned down a high-paying job to freelance instead, and it’s one of the best money decisions I’ve ever made
Roberto Westbrook/Getty Images Saying no to what seemed like a cushy job paying nearly six figures in favor of freelancing was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I’m glad I did it, though. Since then, I’ve been able to build the career and the life I really want. As a freelancer, […]
MCA Chicago Drops Exclusive Off-White™ Bags Alongside Virgil Abloh Exhibition
As part of Virgil Abloh’s "Figures of Speech" exhibition at MCA Chicago, the "Church & State" pop-up store has been dropping apparel and accessory collections over the duration of the show. This time, four new Off-White™ bags have been announced. The previous drop incorporated prints from Renaissance paintings, featured in the Mona Lisa hoodie and […]
Medical Marijuana Could Be Allowed in Public Schools
Lawmakers in Sacramento are one step closer to allowing medical marijuana in public schools. Source: NBC Southern California – Southern California News – BOB REDELL