Stranger Things Is Coming to a Theme Park Near You
As a writer, I sometimes get to wonder “what if?” In a previous comparison between streaming pioneer Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) in 1957, I wrote, “[Netflix] hasn’t yet announced a theme park, but can you imagine an attraction based on Stranger Things? I can — and it would be […]
3 Things to Know About Procter & Gamble’s New Dividend
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) recently announced an increase to its annual dividend. The fact that the payout rose this year is no surprise. After all, with 62 consecutive yearly hikes under its belt, the consumer goods giant boasts one of the longest-running streaks on the market. And P&G has been paying a dividend for […]
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in April
Whether you’re looking for a steady and dependable source of income, potential for big capital growth, or both, these Motley Fool contributors have identified three top dividend stocks that should be at the top of your “buy” list this month. Their recommendations include a technology leader with a dominant position in its niche in Garmin […]
Nordstrom Just Opened the First Piece of Its Manhattan Flagship Store
It’s been more than five years since upscale retailer Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) first announced its plans to open a flagship store in Manhattan. While Nordstrom has several full-line stores in the New York metro area, this was to be its first one in New York City proper. Moreover, Nordstrom executives were determined to make it […]
‘Underworld Ascendant’ teaser reveals a reborn dungeon crawler
Ever since veteran developers successfully crowdfunded their spiritual successor to Ultima Underworld, there’s been a looming question: how would the prototypical 3D action RPG translate to the 21st century? You now have an idea. OtherSide and 505 Games have released a teaser trailer for Underworld Ascendant that illustrates how the reborn dungeon crawler will work. […]
Austin test uses blockchain to improve ID for the homeless
Many people take identification for granted, but it’s a serious challenge if you’re homeless. If you lose what’s on your back, you might lose everything — and recovering that ID is much harder when you have no fixed address or easy transportation to government offices. Austin might have a technological solution. The Texas city is […]
NASA spacecraft ready to search for new worlds
New spacecraft seeks to answer age-old question: ‘Are we alone?’ Look up at the sky tonight. Every star you see — plus hundreds of thousands, even millions more — will come under the intense stare of NASA’s newest planet hunter. Set to lift off early next week, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) spacecraft will […]
Farmers are using AI to help monitor cows
Dutch company trying to bring farming into the 21st century Is the world ready for cows armed with artificial intelligence? No time to ruminate on that because the moment has arrived, thanks to a Dutch company that has married two technologies — motion sensors and AI — with the aim of bringing the barnyard into […]
‘We were basically like, she’s dead’: Calgary skier rescues friend from back country avalanche
‘All of a sudden we saw a piece of orange and we knew that was her backpack’ When Calgary skier Tim Banfield set out into the back country near Lake Louise last week, he had no idea of the harrowing ordeal that awaited him and his two friends. The experienced trio had spent many days […]
Broncos player who donated organs remembered as hero
Six lives were saved thanks to Logan Boulet’s donation Humboldt Bronco defenceman Logan Boulet was called a hero and given a standing ovation during his funeral Saturday in a southern Alberta arena after a few chants of “Logan” and “Boulet.” Visitation for Humboldt Bronco Logan Boulet draws dozens in Lethbridge, Alta. His godfather, Neil Langevin, […]