Instagram star Alexis Ren says the dollar-based economy is ‘collapsing’ so she’s going into crypto

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Model Alexis Ren believes “the way that we are utilizing the US dollar is really scary”.Ren, who founded YourStage, a tech platform for learning, believes that the economy “is collapsing.” She believes crypto offers a viable alternative and encouraged people to invest regularly.Get the latest tech trends & innovations — delivered daily to your inbox.Loading…

The end of gas-powered cars is no longer a laughable idea : NPR

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Enlarge this image Motorists fill up their vehicles at a Shell station on July 22 in Denver.Phasing out the sale of gas-powered cars once seemed laughable.It’s now inching closer to reality.David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP Motorists fill up their vehicles at a Shell station on July 22 in Denver.Phasing out the sale…

Congress to airlines: Where did all that Covid money go?

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Passengers line up inside the Spirit Airlines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Aug.3, 2021, the day that Spirit canceled more than half its schedule.| Eugene Garcia/AP Photo Norton, who said she has some “buyer’s remorse” for supporting the bailout, is calling for hearings on the topic before the House…

As Biden agenda advances in Congress, White House weighs new offensive on inflation

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After nearly eight months of gridlock, President Biden’s push to overhaul the economy is finally gaining momentum as congressional Democrats overcome their internal divisions and advance his signature legislative initiatives.Get the full experience.Choose your plan ArrowRight Long stymied by seemingly intractable divisions, Biden in the same week signed into law a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure…

How pandemic burnout sparked a revival of a granny hobby

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How pandemic burnout sparked a revival of a granny hobby By Katie Silver Business reporter Published 1 day ago Image source, Alice Smith Image caption, Alice Smith and her baby Freddie modelling some of her latest creations “I was on maternity leave and stuck in lockdown, so, for me, it really provided a way to…

Charles Sams III becomes first Native American to head National Park Service in its 105-year history – CBS News

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The U.S.Senate unanimously confirmed Charles “Chuck” Sams III as the next director of the National Park Service on Thursday.He will be the first Native American to lead the agency in its 105-year history. Sams, who is Cayuse and Walla Walla, is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The Oregon-based Confederated…

I drove a 3-wheeled, one-seater electric car on a mini road trip through Southern California and I’m convinced it could change how we get from A-to-B

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The ElectraMeccanica SOLO EV is an electric car that can travel 100 miles on a full charge.Yes, it’s a one-seater with three wheels, but it has the creature comforts of a full-sized vehicle.It’s a fun-to-drive ride around town, and perfectly capable of longer highway jaunts.Get the latest tech trends & innovations — delivered daily to…

3 million workers are missing amid the labor shortage, and 2 million of them are immigrants who never came to the US because of Trump-era policies

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The US would have about 2 million more workers if not for Trump-era policies, Insider estimates.Immigrant workers typically fuel the industries that are currently experiencing worker shortages.The current shortage of workers is causing problems for both businesses and consumers.Get a daily selection of our top stories based on your reading preferences.Loading Something is loading. Email…

Why you should care about Taiwan

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Chang Kai Shek (CKS) Memorial Hall in Taipei, capital of Taiwan.What is it about Taiwan anyway? Why does China care so much about this little island — and why should we in the U.S.give a flying hoot? Further, why is Taiwan such a big deal right now? (And a focal point of the virtual summit…

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