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☆ Stroller Maker Warns Buyers After Baby Dies
  + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Baby Trend issued a warning about two strollers that have been sold in the U.S. since 2009. Stroller maker Baby Trend is warning buyers that two of its stroller models have entrapment hazards after a baby died from asphyxiation. The 14-month-old’s neck got caught between the canopy and the stroller’s arm rest, Baby Trend said in a joint statement Thursday with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
☆ North Korea shows off possible solid-fuel ICBM at nighttime parade - analysts
  + stars: | 2023-02-09 | by ( Josh Smith | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
[1/3] A general view of missile launchers during parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Korean People's Army at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea February 8, 2023. Maxar Technology/Handout via REUTERSSEOUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Nuclear-armed North Korea unveiled what could be a new, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) during a nighttime parade, analysts said on Thursday, citing commercial satellite imagery. North Korea held the widely anticipated nighttime military parade on Wednesday, an event expected to showcase the country's latest weapons to mark the founding anniversary of its army. Among the systems on display were the country's largest-yet ICBM, the Hwasong-17, followed by what some analysts said could be a new solid-fuel ICBM. North Korea has sometimes displayed mockups at the parades.
☆ A Senator’s Twitter Account Was Suspended Over a Hunting Photo. Then Elon Musk Stepped In.
  + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Sen. Steve Daines said the photo represents ‘our Montana way of life.’Twitter Inc. reinstated the account of a Republican senator after the social-media platform blocked him over a hunting photo he posted that was flagged for “graphic violence.”Sen. Steve Daines of Montana said Tuesday he was notified Monday night that his account was locked because his profile picture showed him and his wife posing with a dead antelope.
☆ National Enquirer to Be Sold to Group Including Former MoviePass Executive
  + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Financial terms of the sale of the National Enquirer weren’t disclosed. The National Enquirer, the scandal-plagued supermarket tabloid that facilitated a hush-money scheme involving former President Trump, is being sold to a joint venture run by two digital-media companies. VVIP Ventures, owned by Vinco Ventures Inc. and Icon Publishing, has agreed to purchase both the U.K. and U.S. version of the supermarket tabloid from magazine publisher a360 Media, the companies said Monday. The purchase also includes the National Examiner and the Globe.
☆ New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour Shot and Killed in Her Car
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Eunice Dwumfour, a councilwoman in Sayreville, N.J., was serving a two-year term that started in 2022. A New Jersey councilwoman was shot and killed in her car on Wednesday evening, officials said. She was 30 years old. Eunice Dwumfour , a councilwoman in Sayreville, N.J., was identified as the victim, Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement.
☆ Groundhog Day 2023: Punxsutawney Phil Sees His Shadow, but How Often Are His Predictions Right?
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Joseph De Avila | Ginger Adams Otis | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the U.S., saw his shadow on Thursday, forecasting that it’s going to be a long, cold winter. The tradition dates back to the days of the ancient Romans, when people used hibernating animals, like hedgehogs, to predict when the weather would get warmer.
☆ On Groundhog Day, How Often Has Punxsutawney Phil Been Right?
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Joseph De Avila | Ginger Adams Otis | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the U.S., will forecast on Thursday when winter will end. The tradition dates back to the days of the ancient Romans, when people used hibernating animals, like hedgehogs, to predict when the weather would get warmer.
☆ Bed Bath & Beyond Is Closing 87 More Stores: See the List
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has disclosed the locations of stores it plans to close. The struggling home-goods retailer disclosed this week the 87 flagship locations it previously announced it would close. The list also included 48 locations of its Harmon chain of drugstores and five of its Buybuy Baby stores.
☆ Groundhog Day 2023: When It Is and How the Tradition Began
  + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Joseph De Avila | Ginger Adams Otis | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the U.S., will forecast on Thursday when winter will end. The tradition dates back to the days of the ancient Romans, when people used hibernating animals, like hedgehogs, to predict when the weather would get warmer.
☆ OpenAI to Offer ChatGPT Subscription Plan for $20 a Month
  + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. https://www.wsj.com/articles/openai-to-offer-chatgpt-monthly-subscription-plan-11675284555
☆ EMTs Fired, Two More Police Officers Relieved From Duty After Death of Tyre Nichols
  + stars: | 2023-01-31 | by ( Suryatapa Bhattacharya | Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Three Memphis, Tenn., emergency medical technicians were fired Monday and two additional police officers have been relieved from duty as officials continue investigations into the death of Tyre Nichols . The three EMTs were let go after an internal investigation into their actions at the scene of Mr. Nichols’s Jan. 7 encounter with police following a traffic stop, the Memphis Fire Department said in a statement.
☆ American Pro Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japan
  + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Former world champion skier Kyle Smaine was one of two people who died in an avalanche in Japan, according to a photographer who accompanied him on the trip and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. Mr. Smaine, 31 years old from Salt Lake City, Utah, was skiing in Japan for a marketing trip, according to the Mountain Gazette, an outdoor cultural magazine. Mr. Smaine was accompanied by another professional skier from Washington, D.C., and Grant Gunderson , a photographer who was on assignment for the Mountain Gazette, the publication said.
☆ Sixth Police Officer Relieved From Duty After Death of Tyre Nichols
  + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
A sixth Memphis police officer has been relieved from duty as the police department continues its investigation of the traffic stop that led to the death of Tyre Nichols . A Memphis Police Department spokesman said Monday that Officer Preston Hemphill , who has been on the force since 2018, was relieved from duty. The investigation into the death of Mr. Nichols is ongoing, the spokesman said.
☆ I asked ChatGPT for online and in-person dating advice, here's what relationship coaches think of its answers
  + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +9 min
Insider asked dating coaches what they think of ChatGPT's advice for online and in-person dating. Some of ChatGPT's advice was impressive to the coaches, but they all think their jobs are safe. Screenshot of ChatGPT response to "How should I (a woman) reach out to a man I'm interested in on Hinge?" Screenshot of ChatGPT response to "What are some things I should have on my online dating profile to be attractive?" Screenshot of ChatGPT response to "What photos should I include on my online dating profile to attract the most matches?"
☆ ‘Stranger Things’ Tops the List of Most Streamed Programs in 2022
  + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stranger-things-encanto-most-streamed-shows-movies-in-2022-11674755065
☆ Florida Prosecutor Wants His Job Back After Judge Ruled Ron DeSantis’s Suspension Was Illegal
  + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
A state prosecutor is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his job back after a federal judge said the governor violated federal and state law when he suspended him. Andrew Warren , a Democrat who served as the top prosecutor for Florida’s 13th judicial circuit in Hillsborough County, made the request in a letter he sent to the governor Wednesday.
☆ Hulu, Adult Swim Cut Ties With ‘Rick and Morty’ Co-Creator Justin Roiland
  + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Streaming platform Hulu and cable channel Adult Swim have ended their relationships with “Rick and Morty” co-creator Justin Roiland , who is facing felony domestic violence and false imprisonment charges in California. A spokeswoman for Adult Swim confirmed that it is ending its relationship with Mr. Roiland. Adult Swim said Tuesday it still planned to produce a seventh season of the hit animated series, even though Mr. Roiland has done the voice work for both Morty and Rick for the previous seasons.
☆ Justin Bieber Sells Music Rights to Blackstone-Backed Fund Hipgnosis
  + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. https://www.wsj.com/articles/justin-bieber-sells-music-rights-to-blackstone-backed-fund-hipgnosis-11674585814
☆ A Majority of New Yorkers Want George Santos to Resign, New Poll Shows
  + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Most New Yorkers say Long Island Republican Rep. George Santos , who has admitted to lying about his education and work experience, should resign, according to new poll figures. Nearly six out of 10 New York voters said Mr. Santos should step down, according to a poll released Monday by the Siena College Research Institute.
☆ Additional classified items found in Biden's Delaware home during Justice Department search, attorney says
  + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dennis-Romero-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Dennis Romero | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +4 min
Six additional items, including documents with classified markings, were found in President Joe Biden's Delaware home after Department of Justice officials searched the residence Friday, the president's personal attorney said Saturday. Joseph D. Fitzpatrick, assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said FBI agents conducted the search of Biden's personal property. In June, Trump’s lawyers turned over 38 classified documents, including 17 marked top secret, as well as other material. Special counsel Jack Smith is heading the FBI’s criminal investigation into the handling of the Trump documents. There’s no indication a criminal investigation has been launched into Biden's handling of sensitive documents.
☆ Judge Says DeSantis Violated Laws in Suspending Prosecutor, but Doesn’t Reinstate Him
  + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
A federal judge ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the state constitution and the First Amendment when he suspended a state prosecutor, but said he couldn’t reverse the suspension. Andrew Warren , a Democrat who served as the top prosecutor for the state’s 13th judicial circuit in Hillsborough County, had asked the court to overturn his August suspension.
☆ Judge Says DeSantis Violated Laws In Suspending Prosecutor, But Doesn’t Reinstate Him
  + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
A federal judge ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the state constitution and the First Amendment when he suspended a state prosecutor, but said he couldn’t reverse the suspension. Andrew Warren , a Democrat who served as the top prosecutor for the state’s 13th judicial circuit in Hillsborough County, had asked the court to overturn his August suspension.
☆ Media Companies Cut Jobs as They Brace for Advertising Slowdown
  + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Alexandra Bruell | Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
News publishers across the U.S. are trimming staff, as a challenging economic environment is leading advertisers to pull back on spending. Vox Media, the publisher of New York Magazine, Curbed and SB Nation, on Friday told employees it would lay off approximately 7% of its staff, which people familiar with the matter said amounted to about 130 people losing their jobs. The cuts at Vox come as other media companies, including Wall Street Journal publisher Dow Jones & Co. and BuzzFeed Inc., are resorting to layoffs.
☆ 6-Year-Old Who Allegedly Shot Teacher Has Acute Disability, Family Says
  + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
The family of a 6-year-old boy who allegedly shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school said their son has an acute disability, in their first public statement on the shooting earlier this month. The boy was in a care plan at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Va., that included his mother and father accompanying the student to class daily, the family said in a statement released Thursday by their lawyer. The student and his family haven’t been publicly identified.
☆ Apple Resurrects the Full-Size HomePod With a $299 Price Tag
  + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Joseph De Avila | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Apple Inc. is bringing back the full-size HomePod after discontinuing the original version of its smart speaker. The HomePod can be ordered online for $299 starting Wednesday and will be available beginning Friday.
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