Quibi Calls it Quits After Only Six Months
Quibi, the short form video streaming service designed for your phone, is now folding after six months, according to the Wall Street Journal. The company’s founders, former Hewlett Packard CEO Meg Whitman and former Disney executive Jeffrey Katzenberg said the pandemic most likely contributed to the company’s demise as well as the fact the concept …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Streamed ‘Among Us’ on Twitch to Encourage Voting
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tried to stay alive on her alien spaceship last night as she played the popular video game “Among Us” live on Twitch while nearly 700,000 tuned in to watch, according to Forbes. The game has increased in popularity during the pandemic. Ocasio-Cortez played with several streamers, including fellow Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. …
Supreme Court Allows Three-Day Ballot Count Extension in Pennsylvania
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled election officials in Pennsylvania must accept mail-in ballots that arrive up to three days after the presidential election, according to NBC News. The ruling for the battleground state was a defeat for Republicans who insisted counting late ballots would further complicate the election. By making this judgment, it overruled …
Microphones Will be Muted During Some of Next Presidential Debate
The second and final Presidential Debate is scheduled for Thursday night, and some different rules will be in place this time around, according to CBS News. Both Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones muted during some segments of the debate on Thursday. The decision was made by the Commission …
Biden and Trump Held Dueling Town Halls Last Night
Last night was meant to be night two of the Presidential Debates, until President Trump contracted Covid-19 and refused to participate in a virtual debate against Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Instead, the candidates held dueling town halls on different networks. Biden, who is ahead in the polls, announced his town hall first, then Trump later …
Britney Spears Wins a Victory in Conservatorship Case
Britney Spears won a small victory in court yesterday in her conservatorship battle against her father, Jamie Spears, according to Variety. A petition request was granted that will allow her to expand her legal team. “Britney strongly believes it is consistent not only with her personal best interests but also with good public policy generally …
Apple Unveils iPhone 12 Lineup
Apple has introduced its new range of iPhone 12s, which include four devices with 5G, according to The Verge. The company made the announcement yesterday at another virtual event. The iPhone 12 offers a new design with flat edges similar to the iPhone 4 and iPhone 5, according to CNET. The standard 6.1-inch iPhone 12 …
Lakers Win Their 17th NBA Championship
The Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, won their 17th championship playing against the Miami Heat, according to CNN. It is James’s fourth NBA victory and the team is now now tied with the Boston Celtics for the most championships in NBA history. This year’s game, won in a 106-93 victory, …
Joe Biden Town Hall to Take Place on Night of Second Presidential Debate
A town hall with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will take place next week on what would have been the night of the second presidential debate, according to Variety. The debate, which had been scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, will no longer take place as President Trump pulled out after the non-partisan Commission on Presidential …
Viral TikTok Sends Fleetwood Mac’s Song, “Dreams,” to Biggest Streaming Week Ever
Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” the 1977 Billboard No. 1 hit, garnered more than 8.4 million streams nationwide last week — its largest streaming week in history, thanks to a TikTok video that went viral, according to Billboard. The video featured Nathan Apodaca, @420doggface208 on TikTok, mouthing along to the song while drinking a bottle of Ocean …