Bank tellers are out and robotics engineers are in, according to a new report that says the coronavirus recession is accelerating technological changes that could displace 85 million jobs within the next five years. “Automation, in tandem with the Covid-19 recession, is creating a ‘double disruption’ scenario for workers,” said the report published Wednesday by…… MORE
Impossible Foods, the company known for making plant-based meat designed to taste, cook and look like real meat, may soon get into milk. An Impossible milk, which is still in development, would be nothing like soy or other plant-based milks, promised CEO Pat Brown. Instead, the company wants the beverage to taste like the real…… MORE
The fire that caused the deadly Conception dive boat disaster last year might have been sparked by cell phones and batteries left charging overnight — a tragedy that federal safety investigators said on Tuesday could have been prevented by a night watchman. National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt said that while it is not…… MORE
The family of a woman who was pronounced dead and later found breathing at a Detroit funeral home in August is suing for $50 million, according to a news release from their attorney. Timesha Beauchamp, 20, died on Sunday at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, lawyer Geoffrey Fieger said. Fieger said her death was a result…… MORE
Military flyovers can be awe-inspiring to watch and are practically tradition at many sporting events. But you can count broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck among those seemingly not impressed with them. The pair are in hot water after a hot mic picked them up apparently criticizing and mocking the display of jets flying over…… MORE
Disneyland will likely stay closed for several more weeks after California released its long-awaited guidance Tuesday for how theme parks in the state can safely reopen. Disney’s California parks, which have been closed for seven months, will be allowed to reopen at just 25% capacity, and only after the county where it’s located reaches a…… MORE
Elliott Broidy, a top Republican fundraiser involved in President Donald Trump’s 2016 inaugural committee, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of conspiracy relating to a secret lobbying campaign to influence the Trump administration on behalf of a foreign billionaire in exchange for millions of dollars. Broidy was charged earlier this month with conspiracy for failing…… MORE
President Donald Trump abruptly ended a solo interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” Tuesday and did not return for an appearance he was supposed to tape with Vice President Mike Pence, according to multiple sources familiar with what happened. After camera crews set up at the White House on Monday, Trump sat down with host…… MORE
The family of an American who was detained in Syria more than three years ago are hopeful that momentum on his case will continue following rare direct talks between the Trump administration and the Assad regime. Maryam and Ibrahim Kamalmaz, two of Majd Kamalmaz’s children, told CNN Tuesday that they are working to keep up…… MORE
Senate Democratic leaders on Tuesday pointedly refused to say if they supported California Sen. Dianne Feinstein staying in her post as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, sidestepping questions about the veteran party elder after she praised Republicans’ handling of the confirmation proceedings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. Feinstein’s comments, praising…… MORE