Atari Gaming System Is The Inspiration For New Hotel Chain
Atari, the company that popularized home video gaming in the 1970s and 80s, is partnering with a group developing a series of hotels to cater to the gaming crowd.
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Why The Cost Of Air Ambulances Is Rising
Air ambulances used to be operated primarily by hospitals but now many private companies provide this service. Despite the increased competition, the cost of taking an air ambulance has soared.
Why Wet Markets Are The Perfect Place To Spread Disease
The coronavirus sweeping through China is believed to have started at a wet market, where fish, poultry and other animals are slaughtered on the premises. We visit a wet market in Hong Kong.
Starbucks Closes More Than 2,000 Stores In China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The coffee chain has temporarily closed the stores locations to limit the spread of the coronavirus that has sickened more than 4,500 people.
I Can't Work With You! How Political Fights Leave Workplaces Divided
Amid impeachment and the 2020 election, surveys show political fevers running high at work, undercutting trust and productivity. And workers and employers are bracing for those dynamics to get worse.
Due To New California Law, Uber Allows Some Drivers To Set Their Own Rates
The experiment underway at three airports comes in reaction to a recent state law that makes it harder to classify people as contract workers rather than as employees.
Kobe Bryant's Death Puts A Focus On Helicopter Safety
Some helicopter trips — like personal or private helicopter rides — are more likely than others to end in a fatal accident. A crash killed the former NBA star and eight other people on Sunday.
Boeing Faces Financial Pressures After Grounding Of 737 Max
If Boeing were a normal company, it could be facing questions about bankruptcy after losing billions of dollars over the grounding of the 737 Max. But is it too big to fail?
2020 Political Campaigns Are Trying To Avoid A 2016-Style Hack
Four years after Russians hacked the Clinton campaign's emails, political candidates are scrambling to beef up their defenses against cyberattacks. Many politicians haven't updated their security.
The Erie Canal As A Model Of How To Build Big Projects Again
The federal government said no. But New Yorkers rallied anyway and got the job done.