Although Amtrak had a record year, with 31.7 million passenger trips and $3.2 billion in revenue, the company suffered a devastating blow this week when their Cascades 501 train derailed during its first journey on a brand new route from Seattle to Portland. The train, which was carrying 77 passengers and eight crew members, was the first […]
Skateboarding has always been empowering for teenagers, but it’s turning its focus to an even younger demographic. Pro skater Karl Watson has written a skateboarding book just for children. According to Vice, Watson, a 40-year-old San Francisco native has been professionally involved in the sport since the early 1990s. Watson is now a father t […]
New York is the host of many of the country’s snowiest cities. However, over the weekend of December 9, many states in the South saw their own fair share of snow showers, including the Sunshine State of Florida. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Northern parts of Florida such as Destin and Miramar Beach saw temperatures […]
The recent Maersk cyber attack shook up the shipping industry, as the company cut its profit predictions for this year. Financial Times reports that the attack has cost Maersk $250-300 million, a dip that sent shares down by up to 7%. And despite this industry shock, a new report suggests that other shipping companies are still underprepared […]
Waymo, Google’s self-driving car manufacturer, has officially opened the roads for its autonomous vehicles. The Los Angeles Times reports that the company has also removed the human backup driver from the car, so these Fiat Chrysler Pacificas are completely autonomous and cruising on public roads. According to The Guardian, Waymo will begin transporting passengers in […]
Landscaping projects can actually increase a home’s resale value by up to 14%. And while every homeowner knows that landscaping is great for improving a property’s visual appearance, far too few people know that these projects can protect property from other dangerous hazards. When a wildfire starts, for instance, it will engulf virtually anything in its path. […]
A New York City development company is leading the charge toward greener high rise living. The New York Times reports that Alfa has broken ground on the fifth building of its Village Green project, which started in 2007. This condo will be located on East 21st Street and 3rd Avenue near Gramercy Park. According to The New York Times, the […]
Automotive enthusiasts are steering their attention toward the reveal of Tesla’s new semi truck. Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk promised that the truck will be officially unveiled in a webcast this week, Forbes reports. The company has provided hints about this all-electric vehicle, but the public will finally get the full picture. “Tesla Semi Truck unveil to […]
Reno, Nevada’s tourism industry may be making bigger leaps. According to the Reno Gazette Journal, the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno-Tahoe may be expanding. A feasibility study was approved by the RSCVA board of directors to determine the reality of expanding the center. The center last received a major renovation in 2002. During that time, […]
Last year, Australian entrepreneur Mark Murray made headlines when he combined two American favorites — the hot dog and the hamburger — to form the aptly named “Hamdog.” Murray had plans to open up his own restaurant in Times Square and share his patented dish with countless hungry New Yorkers, but since his Kickstarter campaign […]