Why A Silicon Valley Billionaire Wants To Put Gawker Out Of Business
Gawker's Nick Denton is at the eye of the storm as his media company faces legal threats financed by a Silicon Valley billionaire.
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Drone Taxis? Nevada To Allow Testing Of Passenger Drone
A Chinese company called EHang and the state of Nevada are partnering to test the EHang 184, which can carry a single passenger.
This Is How Much Celebrities Get Paid To Endorse Soda And Unhealthy Food
Beyonce got $50 million to push Pepsi. Justin Timberlake: $6 million in a deal with McDonald's. A study describes the lucrative deals celebs popular with teens and young adults inked to sell food.
Copycake: When Food Art Ideas Get Swiped
Caitlin Freeman made a name for herself selling modern art-inspired pastries at the SFMOMA. The museum's cafe just reopened with a new caterer — whose desserts look suspiciously familiar.
A Guide To Britain's 'Brexit' Vote
British voters on June 23 will cast what some have called the most important vote of their lives — on whether the U.K. should remain in the European Union. Here's a guide to the main issues at stake.
'Curious George' Learns How American-Muslims Celebrate Ramadan
Curious George has celebrated Christmas, welcomed Easter and marked the eight days of Hanukkah. And now, the iconic little monkey is curious about another world faith: Islam.
Landowners And Federal Officials Dispute Red River's Boundaries
The federal government is changing the border between Texas and Oklahoma. What's going on? That's what landowners along the Red River want to know.
Influential GOP Congressman Wants To Replace Key Bank Regulations
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling is aiming at rules created after the 2008 financial crisis. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls the plan a "wet kiss" for the big banks.
Accused Energy Executive's Fatal Car Crash Was Likely An Accident, Police Say
The police findings stand in stark contrast to the thinking of many observers, who had speculated Aubrey McClendon, 56, had ended his own life rather than face the federal charge against him.
Washington, D.C., Is Latest To Raise Minimum Wage
Lawmakers unanimously approve a measure hiking the hourly minimum wage to $15, pending ratification. The District joins a growing number of cities and states raising pay for some lower-wage workers.