CNN Wrecked
The stories about CNN’s rating have started to pile up. The most recent is from The New York Times, but it is just part of a trail of analysis about how the cable news…
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Douglas A. McIntyre
27 Household Items That Are Actually Getting Cheaper Since Last Year
Inflation has started to ease, very slightly. However, the most recent consumer price index, for February, still posted an increase well above the 2% pace the Federal Reserve has set as its goal. For…
‘Schindler’s List’ Is the Best War Movie Ever Made, According to IMDb
War movies have been a movie staple since the days of silent movies. Hugely successful, “The Birth of a Nation” (1915) was primarily about the Civil War and the founding of the KKK. There…
Meta’s Shares Surge 70%
Meta Platforms has been widely criticized for laying off 20,000 people but inventors cheered.
21 Household Items With Soaring Prices Since Last Year
Inflation has started to ease, very slightly. However, the most recent consumer price index, for February, still posted an increase well above the 2% pace the Federal Reserve has set as its goal. For…
YouTube’s $73 TV
Google’s YouTube has a TV service that offers over 100 live channels. Why isn't it more popular?
America’s Most Polluted City
A recent analysis reveals the cities and countries with the worst air quality.
This Is the Best #2 Song Ever Released in America
The most successful music artists and bands generally measure their prowess by two yardsticks. The first is the total albums sold in their careers. The other is the count of No.1 hits they have…
The Best City to Sell a Home Now
A recent analysis reveals that this Iowa city has the best home seller's market in the country.
The American City With the Most Dangerous Water
Despite advanced water filtration and distribution in most cities, some have bad or even dangerous water.
Bed Bath & Beyond $1 Stock Collapse
Domestics retailer Bed Bath & Beyond should no longer be in business but still is.
Can AI Save USA Today?
Could the use of AI to create newspaper articles help cut enough editorial costs for beleaguered companies to stay financially viable?
GitLab’s Horrible Management
GitLab’s management said it would lay off 7% of its workers, which is particularly telling for a company with its huge cash balance.
Volkswagen’s $193 Billion
Volkswagen plans to invest $193 billion to become a leader in the electric vehicle arena.
Chick-fil-A Heads to China
Chick-fil-A has proven itself to be one of the world's best-run and most adroit fast-food companies.
Amazon Needs to Dump Rivian Shares
Rivian wants to end a relationship that forces it to sell all its trucks exclusively to Amazon.
Country Star Tim McGraw Has Never Had a No. 1 Hit
The success of music artists and bands has usually been defined by two metrics. The first is how many albums have been sold in total over the course of their careers. The other is…
America’s First 5-Star General
George Marshall was the first of five Generals of the Army, also known as five-star generals.
How Many People Can Facebook Fire?
Facebook parent Meta Platforms fired 13% of its staff last year. That was 11,000 people. The Wall Street Journal says this will happen again. How many can Meta fire before it cuts into its…
Disney’s Failure Deepens
Once and future Disney CEO Bob Iger was supposed to fix Disney. He was supposed to make huge staff cuts to convince skeptics that he could cut fat, not bone. He was supposed to…