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Jeff Bezos suggests D.C. public library honor his ‘dear friend’ Toni Morrison instead of him (after a public outcry)
Bezos donated $2.7 million for a literacy program that could reach an estimated 42,000 children. Read More
Gay and lesbian adults are more likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19 — here’s one theory why
‘Adding sexual orientation and gender identity to national data collection systems would be a major step toward monitoring disparities.’ Read More
Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are more likely to develop serious complications
Researchers analyzed electronic medical records of 14,104 pregnant women treated at 17 medical centers across the U.S. Read More
Beijing’s fake Olympic snow requires at least 74 swimming pools of water but that may undercount — China vows reuse
Beijing, where winters are dry, is the first Winter Olympics host to rely nearly 100% on man-made ski powder. Read More
‘We could see cheaper flights across the board’: Frontier and Spirit merging could help cost-conscious flyers — with one big caveat
The merger’s impact on airline customers will ultimately depend on how much consolidation occurs. Read More
Now that’s a Bronco: The Raptor has huge tires, 400+ horsepower, and tows 4,500 pounds
If Ford really wanted to celebrate the Bronco that America remembers, it needed to lift it and put a set of ridiculous tires on. Enter the Ford Bronco Raptor. Read More
The cost of car insurance is going up too—here’s why
Despite giving customers about $16.4 billion in refunds in the pandemic, a variety of factors have created the perfect storm for an auto insurance price bump. Read More
Why you won’t see the Cybertruck, Roadster, or any kind of budget EV this year from Tesla
The electric car maker will spend the rest of this year focused on keeping production of its current products as high as possible. Read More
This student loan forgiveness plan can lead to a ‘huge tax bomb’ and accrue thousands in interest
The income-driven repayment forgiveness plan sounds like a great idea, but those who do get their debt discharged will still face thousands in interest and a high tax burden Read More
‘He’s always been a shady character’: My uncle asked me to sign a document saying that I’d no rights to my grandfather’s land. I didn’t sign it. What now?
‘My late father always told my sister and me to watch out for him.’ Read More
