The Taxi and Limousine Commission of New York City announced that it will waive the renewal fees for the 11,286 yellow taxi medallion owners. By waiving these biennial fees, the city hopes to alleviate the financial struggle many medallion owners have been facing in recent years. The medallions are permits that drivers are required to […]
Despite the fact that it’s quickly getting much colder, Americans still love spending time outdoors. In total, there were 11 billion outdoor outings among Americans, average 76.5 outings per person throughout 2016. Hunters, fishers, campers, hikers — what do all these outdoor enthusiasts have in common? Their love of beards. Beards have always been a […]
Several new start-ups are looking to change the U.S. real estate market with a novel housing idea: 3D printing. 3D-printed concrete housing is almost a commercial reality and is destined to change the real estate market as we know it. Printing Your New Home A small handful of companies have been slowly releasing their plans […]
ExxonMobil has landed itself in hot water thanks to its regulations on climate change within the company. The oil giant is being sued New York State under claims that the company has lied to investors and downplayed their regulations of greenhouse gas emissions. “[…] Exxon built a facade to deceive investors into believing that the […]
Remodeling is a major part of property ownership. Across the United States, homeowners remodel more than 14.2 million bathrooms and 10.2 million kitchens annually. Though plenty of household improvements are strictly for a boost in appearance and value, many homeowners have to remodel out of necessity. Though this year wasn’t as bad in terms of […]
The MLB postseason is underway and a lot of fans have watched their teams struggle either all season long or down the stretch, only to be knocked off by either the Red Sox, Astros, Brewers, or Dodgers. Luckily, even fans of the worst team in the country can still look forward to the end of […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a serious problem if not properly identified, diagnosed, and treated. Unfortunately, one in five children in the U.S. have learning or attention disorders such as dyslexia and ADHD, but 48% of parents believe — incorrectly — that their kids will actually outgrow these cognitive difficulties. Now, we have […]
“It’s a sad day for American retail,” said Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, a retail research and consulting firm. “There are generations of people who grew up on Sears and now it’s not relevant. When you are in the retail business, it’s all about newness. But Sears stopped innovating.” That’s right, the once […]
While many different social messages teach children how society defines what it means to be male or female, one huge way children learn to about gender roles is through play. Children’s toys are frequently designed based on what companies assume that most boys and most girls will like. For example, toy cars and trucks might […]
By 2026, the U.S. will be short by 175,000 truck drivers. But, according to New York-based startup Transfix CEO and co-founder Drew McElroy, the trucking industry is suffering from more than a driver shortage. More than 3 billion tons of hazardous materials and other good are shipped in the U.S. every year. But, with technology […]