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Business 1,000-year-old 'Naked Man' festival ends due to Japan's aging population

1,000-year-old 'Naked Man' festival ends due to Ja...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  44

A centuries-old tradition ended in 2024 due to Japan's aging population and decline in birth rates. The Somin-sai was an annual ri...

Business FAA had 'no presence' in Boeing's factory, despite its headquarters being 20 minutes away, former employee says

FAA had 'no presence' in Boeing's factory, despite...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  45

Former Boeing employee Ed Pierson told Politico that the FAA had no involvement in the company's factory when he worked there in 2...

Business The UK military is putting a new focus on trench warfare after seeing what's happening in Ukraine

The UK military is putting a new focus on trench w...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  45

The UK is putting a new focus on training and studying trenches as they are used extensively in Ukraine and drones alter how they'...

Business The 'Wizard of Wharton' says a tech bubble may be forming - and AI stocks like Nvidia could crash

The 'Wizard of Wharton' says a tech bubble may be ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  53

Jeremy Siegel said Nvidia and other tech stocks are not yet in a bubble, but can't keep rising forever and a reversal could be swi...

Business A hard-landing recession is guaranteed as the full impact of Fed rate hikes have yet to hit the economy, Morgan Stanley's chief economist says

A hard-landing recession is guaranteed as the full...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  56

"We will have a hard landing at some point. I guarantee you that," Morgan Stanley's chief US economist said.

Business 7.3 million students will be eligible for Pell Grants in the Education Department's latest update to a key financial aid application

7.3 million students will be eligible for Pell Gra...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  52

The Education Department announced an update to its FAFSA calculations to make more students eligible for financial aid without im...

Business The Washington house where Jeff Bezos built Amazon has found a buyer — take a look inside

The Washington house where Jeff Bezos built Amazon...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  44

Jeff Bezos reportedly paid $890 a month to rent the Bellevue, Washington home where he started Amazon in 1994.

Business A Willy Wonka-style 'Chocolate Experience' advertised with AI images turned out to be an 'absolute shambles'

A Willy Wonka-style 'Chocolate Experience' adverti...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  42

"Willy's Chocolate Experience" turned out to be a whole lot less satisfying than people had hoped, and organizers said they were "...

Business Citi is betting big on high-profile executives to turn things around

Citi is betting big on high-profile executives to ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  41

In today's big story, we're looking at the reshuffling of top executives at two of the biggest US banks.

Business Macy's to close around 150 locations over the next three years

Macy's to close around 150 locations over the next...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  43

Macy's said Tuesday it plans to close roughly 150 underperforming locations through the end of 2026, starting with 50 this year.

Business Family Dollar has agreed to pay $42 million after storing food and medicine in a warehouse with a severe rodent infestation

Family Dollar has agreed to pay $42 million after ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  47

The DOJ said that Family Dollar's $41.7 million payment represents the US' largest-ever monetary criminal penalty in a food-safety...

Business Exiled Chinese bloggers urged people back home to unfollow them, claiming police are checking individuals 'one by one'

Exiled Chinese bloggers urged people back home to ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  47

In separate posts, two Chinese bloggers in exile asked their social media followers to unfollow them, claiming Chinese police were...

Business Maybe you've heard you don't need a college degree in today's job market. Don't believe it.

Maybe you've heard you don't need a college degree...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  42

Jobs that don't requite a college degree are on the rise, but companies are still hiring graduates anyway.

Business 'Something has gone very wrong': the truth about DEI

'Something has gone very wrong': the truth about D...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  40

As chief diversity officer at Walgreens, I learned a hard truth: DEI programs aren't working.

Business Elon Musk is going to war with Google

Elon Musk is going to war with Google

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  50

The X owner has been all over Google's Gemini controversy and perhaps not surprisingly, used it to promote his own AI chatbot, Gr...

Business Jamie Dimon says the US can avoid a commercial real estate crisis if the economy sticks a soft landing

Jamie Dimon says the US can avoid a commercial rea...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  34

Dimon pushed back against the 70%-80% chance of a soft landing other commentators see, saying he thinks odd are about "half of tha...

Business Mark Zuckerberg was blown away by a visit to a Japanese McDonald's and joked that it was so good it should have a Michelin star

Mark Zuckerberg was blown away by a visit to a Jap...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  45

The Meta CEO is enjoying his visit to Japan, taking in a sword-making class, and tucking into a burger at a Japanese McDonald's.

Business 10 fascinating facts about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has a company tattoo and dozens of direct reports

10 fascinating facts about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  40

Nvidia CEO and cofounder Jensen Huang went to reform school, has a company logo tattoo, and worries the chip giant might one day c...

Business Kellogg's faces a backlash after encouraging cash-strapped shoppers to eat cereal for dinner: 'What the hell kind of dystopian hellscape is this?'

Kellogg's faces a backlash after encouraging cash-...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  38

Social-media users say cereal is no longer cheap anyway, and likened Pilnick's remarks to the infamous "let them eat cak...

Business Google is under attack in the wake of its 'woke' AI disaster

Google is under attack in the wake of its 'woke' A...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  40

Google's enduring mission has been to organize the world's information, but critics warn its AI rollout could disrupt that goal.

Business A doctor died after eating at a Disney World restaurant despite checking for allergens with waiters, lawsuit says

A doctor died after eating at a Disney World resta...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  43

A doctor with severe allergies died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs, a lawsuit says, despite being assured the food...

Business Nordic countries are struggling to fly planes because Russian jamming is screwing with GPS: report

Nordic countries are struggling to fly planes beca...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  42

Civilian and emergency service vehicles are experiencing frequent GPS issues in regions close to Russia.

Business A 13-year-old built a 'death ray' using a 2,000-year-old concept from Greek inventor Archimedes

A 13-year-old built a 'death ray' using a 2,000-ye...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  43

A 13-year-old wanted to see if Archimedes could have used mirrors to set Roman boats on fire, so he tested the concept for his sch...

Business Fewer jobs require a college degree. Here's what employers are looking for instead.

Fewer jobs require a college degree. Here's what e...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  48

An analysis from Indeed found fewer job postings include formal education requirements. Companies could be looking more for specif...

Business Only one developed country has a more expensive childcare system than the US

Only one developed country has a more expensive ch...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  45

The average US couple with two children spends over 30% of their wages on childcare, per a Bank of America analysis.

Business Google's mission is organizing the world's information. Its 'woke' AI debacle prompted critics to say it's failing.

Google's mission is organizing the world's informa...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  45

Google's enduring mission has been to organize the world's information, but critics warn its AI rollout could disrupt that goal.

Business War in Ukraine is showing US Army soldiers what they'll need to worry about in future fights, generals say

War in Ukraine is showing US Army soldiers what th...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  50

US Army generals say that artillery, drones, electronic warfare, and long-range strikes in Ukraine show what they've got to prepar...

Business New surveys reveal the truth: To land a good job, you still need a college degree

New surveys reveal the truth: To land a good job, ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  44

Jobs that don't requite a college degree are on the rise, but companies are still hiring graduates anyway.

Business Meet the typical Midwest mover, a Gen Zer from California who's paying under $1,500 a month in rent

Meet the typical Midwest mover, a Gen Zer from Cal...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  41

The Midwest's allure of lower living costs is drawing in young people from the coasts, Texas, and Colorado.

Business If we want to strengthen America, it's time to rethink our approach to DEI

If we want to strengthen America, it's time to ret...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  42

As chief diversity officer at Walgreens, I learned a hard truth: DEI programs aren't working.

Business A woman lost her $823,000 injury claim after lawyers found a photo of her winning a Christmas-tree-throwing competition

A woman lost her $823,000 injury claim after lawye...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  47

Kamila Grabska, 36, told doctors she suffered from constant back and neck pains due to a car accident but won a tree-throwing cont...

Business I left a red state and moved to a blue state. The politics and lack of healthcare in Texas drove me back to Oregon.

I left a red state and moved to a blue state. The ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  54

Jules Rogers moved to Texas for work but left after two years. The state's gun laws and women's healthcare policy didn't match her...

Business Tesla's Optimus bot is looking a little steadier on its feet. Maybe the yoga stretches are paying off.

Tesla's Optimus bot is looking a little steadier o...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  54

In a new clip, the humanoid robot demonstrated its upgraded walking ability, resulting in smoother — but still not quite nat...

Business Shein is considering moving its massive IPO from New York to London amid scrutiny over its supply chains and ties to China

Shein is considering moving its massive IPO from N...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  45

Shein, which was founded in China but is now based in Singapore, was seeking a valuation of $80 billion to $90 billion, per Bloomb...

Business President Joe Biden makes surprise appearance on 10th anniversary of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'

President Joe Biden makes surprise appearance on 1...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  48

Biden previously appeared in the first episode of Seth Meyers' late-night show and returned for a surprise appearance on the 10th-...

Business An ex-KGB agent says every American that Putin can imprison is 'an asset that you can trade' as Moscow detains a US ballerina

An ex-KGB agent says every American that Putin can...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  54

"That happened during Stalin's time, all the way through today," said Jack Barsky, a former sleeper agent for the KGB in the 1970s...

Business China unveiled new dragon-themed drillers that it hopes will build the world's 'longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel'

China unveiled new dragon-themed drillers that it ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  50

The Yongzhou and Dinghai machines will be used to drill the Jintang undersea tunnel, which China is touting as the longest in the ...

Business Jon Stewart says he has a solution to the Gaza conflict

Jon Stewart says he has a solution to the Gaza con...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  47

Apart from asking God for help, Stewart also said the Arab states could form a DMZ between Israel and Palestine, and create a NATO...

Business Producers of the Wendy Williams documentary say they wouldn't have begun filming if they had known she had dementia

Producers of the Wendy Williams documentary say th...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  66

Mark Ford, one of the producers of "Where is Wendy Williams?" said he would not have filmed the documentary if he had been aware o...

Business Putin needs to keep Russia in a 'permanent' state of war to stay in power, expert says

Putin needs to keep Russia in a 'permanent' state ...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  56

Political scientist Marie Mendras said Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy is "to terrorize everybody" so that they will a...

Business Ye is accusing Adidas of selling 'fake' Yeezys that he didn't approve of and using contract clauses to 'rape' him as an artist

Ye is accusing Adidas of selling 'fake' Yeezys tha...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  48

Ye also claimed that Adidas was suing him for $250 million and failed to pay him royalties or the sale of Yeezys after his fallout...

Business Step inside the $37 million French-made private jet that's a favorite among the wealthy elite, like John Travolta and F1 star Michael Schumacher

Step inside the $37 million French-made private je...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  82

The jet was developed from the Falcon 900, a popular business jet that was once owned by Elon Musk and Taylor Swift.

Business GOP politicians are saying they've always cared about IVF. Bills they've supported indicate otherwise.

GOP politicians are saying they've always cared ab...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  49

GOP politicians are voicing support for IVF access after the Alabama Supreme Court's controversial ruling. But their previous bill...

Business Ex-CIA Russia chief said Putin's belief that the US would lose its nerve and stop helping Ukraine is being proven right

Ex-CIA Russia chief said Putin's belief that the U...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  71

Steve Hall, former CIA chief of Russia operations, told CNN Putin's initial prediction that the US would lose focus on Ukraine is ...

Business French President Emmanuel Macron won't rule out sending Western troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron won't rule out se...

Vidcon   Feb 27, 2024  0  78

European leaders discussed the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine days after the two-year anniversary of Russia's in...

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