Category: News


Biden defends Obamacare as top court hears case


President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to defend the Affordable Care Act, the public health insurance scheme passed when he was vice-president, as the US Supreme Court considers a case attempting to strike down the law.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54896663

Alex Trebek dead at 80: Why pancreatic cancer is so deadly


About 47,050 people will die this year from pancreatic cancer, according to the American Society of Cancer, and among them will be Alex Trebek, the beloved “Jeopardy!” host.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/11/08/alex-trebek-dead-80-why-pancreatic-cancer-so-deadly/6215281002/

What’s hot for tech holiday? ‘Practical’ gifts like routers and computer monitors


Stephen Baker, a longtime analyst with the NPD Group, which tracks sales of consumer products, says to expect a holiday filled with non-sexy products like computer monitors, external mice and keyboards and routers. Yes, routers.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/11/07/yes-iphone-and-games-biggest-holiday-sellers-routers-tvs-too/6174727002/

GM fast-tracks electric vehicle plans, starts hiring near former Lordstown plant


General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company will bring new electric vehicles to market faster than anticipated as the automaker announced a major step forward in its self-driving car development.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/11/06/gm-electric-vehicle-hiring-ohio-lordstown-jobs/6189076002/