Posts by Liam Redmond
With L.A. on alert, wildfire app Watch Duty adds 600,000 users overnight
As L.A. County fires continue to wreak havoc, a fire-tracking app run by a Bay Area nonprofit is gaining popularity. Watch Duty, launched in 2021, combines publicly available maps of fire incidents and evacuation order and warning zones — similar to what can be found on the Cal Fire website — with shelter locations, National…
Read MoreLost in the Mail? What You Need to Know About Weekend Deliveries
Ever wondered if your mail’s going to show up on a Saturday or Sunday? You’re not alone. Understanding the weekend mail delivery schedule can save you a lot of headaches. Whether it’s a birthday card or something important you’ve been waiting for, knowing how weekend deliveries work is key. Different rules apply on weekends compared…
Read MoreFast Company Explains How the NBA is Changing Fans Basketball Experience
The NBA’s approach to technology and fan engagement represents one of sports history’s most ambitious digital transformations. As the league’s Chief Technology Officer Krishna Bhagavathula reveals, this isn’t just about streaming games but fundamentally reimagining how fans interact with basketball in the digital age. I recently listened to Fast Companies’ recent podcast episode, which discussed…
Read MoreOpinion: Meta is changing its rules and embracing Trump. What does that mean for the world?
The announcement by Mark Zuckerberg that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads, will dramatically overhaul its approach to content moderation on the eve of the second Trump inauguration comes as no surprise. Trump and major social media platforms have been warring for years over perceived anti-conservative bias, including Meta’s decision to shutter…
Read MoreDo It In 7 Steps: Your Quick Guide to Starting a Business in 2024
Thinking about starting a business in 2024? You’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through the seven steps you need to kick things off. It’s not as scary as it sounds, promise! From shaping your business idea to planning your launch, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into these steps and get…
Read MoreLos Angeles man is trapped in circling Waymo on way to airport: ‘Is somebody playing a joke?’
A Los Angeles man said he nearly missed his flight home after getting trapped on his way to the airport in a Waymo self-driving vehicle that wouldn’t stop making circles in a parking lot. L.A. tech entrepreneur Mike Johns posted a video three weeks ago on LinkedIn of his call to a customer service representative…
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Read MoreLouder Than Guns – The Assignment with Audie Cornish – Podcast on CNN Audio
I didn’t think we’d be doing another episode about a mass shooting so soon. But here we are. Mayor John Cooper 00:00:06 As a community. This is from a vigil in Nashville. Mayor John Cooper 00:00:10 Thank you to our artists for sharing the gift of music. You are the custodians of that special gift.…
Read MoreLove Scout Episode 2: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Love Scout episode 2 will air on SBS on Saturday (January 4) at 10:00 pm KST. People in Korea can watch the premiere on TV or stream it on various online platforms. K-drama fans from countries, including the US, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, China, Canada, and the UK, can watch the first episode of…
Read MoreSpanish Woman Killed by Elephant While Bathing the Animal at Popular Sanctuary in Thailand
A young Spanish student who was in Thailand on vacation died on Friday after being attacked by an elephant while she was bathing it, according to sources from the police and the centre where the incident occurred, as reported by The incident took place on the island of Yao Yai, in southwestern Thailand, as reported…
Read MoreApril 18, 2023 – Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine, and is warning Russia not to touch it, according to a letter the US Department of Energy sent to Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy firm Rosatom last month. In the letter, which was reviewed by CNN and is dated March 17, 2023, the director of…
Read MoreSettlement reached in Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News | CNN Business
The court is back in session after a lunch break and opening statements are expected to begin soon in the historic defamation lawsuit brought by election technology company Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. Here’s what you need to know about the high-stakes case: Why is Dominion suing Fox News? Dominion sued Fox News in 2021 over…
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