A crocheted Bernie Sanders doll raised more than $40k for charity in an online auction

(CNN) — A handmade crocheted doll inspired by the viral inauguration meme of Sen. Bernie Sanders raised more than $40,000 for Meals on Wheels America when itRead More

Microsoft patented a chatbot that would let you talk to dead people. It was too disturbing for production

(CNN) — The internet is buzzing over a new technology created by Microsoft developers that could make it possible to have a virtual conversation with a deceasedRead More

400 pilots to return to the skies for Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines is bringing back hundreds of pilots. The company said that around 400 junior aviators will be returning. Those pilots haven’t flown since theRead More

Carnival extends cruise cancellations through April amid pandemic

Cruises continue to be cancelled in the face of the pandemic. Carnival Cruise Lines announced it will be extending its pause in U.S. departures untilRead More

US boosting vaccine deliveries amid complaints of shortages

Answering growing frustration over vaccine shortages, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. is ramping up deliveries to hard-pressed states over the next threeRead More

Twitter bets on crowdsourcing to help combat misinformation

(CNN) — Twitter on Monday launched Birdwatch, an experiment that relies on the social network’s users to provide context to tweets and to combat misinformation.Read More

Pizza buffet chain Cici’s files for bankruptcy

(CNN) — Cici’s, a restaurant chain best known for its pizza buffets, has filed for bankruptcy. In a court filing late Monday, Cici’s blamed its ChapterRead More

Target to give $500 bonuses to 375,000 employees

Target is showing their appreciation for their front-line workers with a $500 bonus. The company announced Monday that they will be making a $200 millionRead More

AMC’s CEO believes his movie theaters will survive through 2021

(CNN) — Adam Aron is in a surprisingly good mood for a CEO of a struggling theater chain that recently said it might not make it through theRead More

Google Maps will soon display Covid-19 vaccination sites

(CNN) — Google Maps will soon display locations that offer Covid-19 vaccinations, further bolstering awareness of the virus — and how to avoid it. TheRead More