Startup founders flood the inauguration party hoping for dealmaking
On Monday, as tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg sat on stage for President Donald Trump's inauguration, dozens of founders were at parties across DC, trying to get an audience with the new president's inner circle. To hear them say, it is not all that hard. Valar Atomics founder Isaiah Taylor spent his weekend party jumping, rubbing...
Gold Sneakers and Oversized Coats: The Menswear Weighs In on Inauguration Weekend
Do you think that the classic American style - Ralph Lauren, oxford shirt - will be the destination of MAGA forever, or do you see it changing? I don't think the classic American aesthetic is really MAGA, though. I think Brooks Brothers is like the ABC of menswear; that's like thinking of a very classic American author. In the...
The Best Sheets for Every Bed & Budget, Tested & Reviewed (2025)
Sweet dreams start with soft sheets. Or, at the very least, big sheets mean I sleep better, whether my dreams are peaceful or hallucinations from failed superpowers and the internet. There's a lot to navigate when buying bed linens, from understanding percale and sateen to thread counts. But the right sheet set can make your old bed look like...
TV Broadcast Off. Trump Threats Anyway
Belt-tightening has hit another big money driver from network TV: the morning show. In early January, Hoda Kotb left the Today show after 17 years. The broadcast reporter reportedly makes more than $20 million a year as a host, and NBC just doesn't want to keep paying them. That's how the network cut the band from Late Night with...
Game Developers Are Frustrated With Bosse’s AI Initiative
The video game industry has been in trouble for the past year, with studio closures and job security at the forefront of developer issues. Increasing layoffs with seemingly no end paints a bleak picture for devs, when companies are busy pumping money into AI initiatives. According to a new report from the organizers of the Game Developers Conference, 52...
4 Things Apple Maps Is Better Than Google Maps
Google does not offer this kind of feature. You can ask for directions using transit, of course, and the directions will take the time of arrival. You can also get a list of arrival times if you tap on a specific bus station, which is useful in some situations, but you can't get a quick list of future arrival...
All Top New Features in MacOS Sequoia
MacOS Sequoia, also known as macOS 15, is the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system. The new OS packs many new capabilities into the Mac, including password management applications, video conferencing tools, and Safari updates as well as all the features available with Apple Intelligence—a new system powered by the company's artificial intelligence. Below, we will discuss how...
Trump’s Day One Executive Order Will Exacerbate the Climate Crisis
On his first day in office, President Trump has signed a series of executive orders that will set the United States on an environmental path very different from that of the Biden administration. The executive order and memorandum take the first steps toward fulfilling many of Trump's promises from the campaign trail: Withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement,...
17 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors
The fabric straps are comfortable and wicks away moisture, but keeps moisture in and isn't too formal. The silicone strap is durable and waterproof, but sweat-wicking. I have sensitive skin and have to wash the silicone strap and let my wrist breathe sometimes if I don't want rashes. Leather, on the other hand, is durable. It is comfortable to...
How Invasive Plants Are Creating California’s Wildfire Crisis
Fire has always shaped the landscape in California. But now it's hotter, more frequent, and more widespread than ever—a shift driven by human development, climate change, and the prevalence of invasive species, which are non-native plants that have negative effects on local ecosystems. Grasses and trees brought to California for agriculture, landscaping, or by accident, have changed the fire...
