The Best And The Worst Of Super Bowl Ads
There was little excitement in this year's crop of Super Bowl ads. Many of the best had already been seen on social media; the others were underwhelming.
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Sorry, Sushi Burrito: Japanese Program Certifies Authentic Cuisine
In a world of Big Mac sushi and Cajun rolls, Japan is launching a new program to certify the 89,000 Japanese restaurants outside the country that uphold traditional washoku cuisine values.
How To Get Dads To Take Parental Leave? Seeing Other Dads Do It
Social scientists see long-term benefits to new dads spending a few months caring for a baby. But these studies won't nudge fathers to take leave if they still see a work culture that frowns on it.
Why The U.S. Still Has No Viable Alternatives To Russian Rocket Boosters
When it comes to launching top-secret military satellites, the Pentagon relies almost entirely on rocket engines made in Russia. The U.S. has been using Russian rocket boosters for the past 2 decades.
Boeing Can Sell Planes To Iran, But Does Iran Want Them?
The lifting of sanctions allows Boeing to sell planes to Iran. But Iran, which still flies Boeing planes bought before the 1979 revolution, just announced a major deal with Airbus.
How Do You Spot A Nonconformist? You Can Start With Their Internet Browser
According to Adam Grant, a person's preferred browser is one way to tell whether they accept or reject the defaults in their life. His new book is called Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World.
Super Bowl Ads Past And Present: How Do They Stack Up?
Analysts say the Super Bowl ads this year are funnier and more star-studded than in the past.
States Not Waiting To Close Gender Wage Gap
Efforts to close the pay gap between men and women have gone nowhere in Congress, but states are forging ahead with a string of equal pay laws. And new proposals are being debated in two dozen states.
After Cruz Win, How Important Is Candidate Stance On Ethanol?
Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican Caucuses on a platform that included opposing ethanol, a key Iowa industry. Does this mean future presidential candidates won't have to support the corn fuel?
After Introducing Changes, Keurig Sales Continue To Fall
Despite America's high coffee consumption, Keurig reported disappointing sales this week. Even during its popular holiday selling period, the numbers haven't perked up in recent years.