Entertainment Today in Entertainment History: “Love Yourself: Tear” hit #1 | National Christin Hakim, May 29, 2022 On May 27, 1950, Frank Sinatra made his TV debut on “The Bob Hope Show.” In 1957, The Crickets’ first record “That’ll Be the Day,” with lead singer Buddy Holly, was released by Brunswick records. It was the group’s first and only number-one song. In 1962, Bob Dylan released “The… Continue Reading
tech One of the Largest Climate-Tech Workforce Partnerships in US History, + More EV & Battery News Christin Hakim, May 29, 2022 In good green economic news, electric battery maker SPARKZ and the United Mine Workers coal union have announced a labor-management memorandum of understanding for a planned factory in West Virginia that intends to put out-of-work coal miners back to work. More on new battery factories, jobs, recycling, electric vehicles, and… Continue Reading
sport What was the smallest crowd in Bay Area sports history? (The 2022 A’s aren’t even close) Christin Hakim, May 27, 2022 Willie Mays had retired. Willie McCovey was playing for the San Diego Padres. Candlestick Park was cold and windy, and the Giants were on their way to a disappointing fifth-place finish in the National League West. But even with all those factors, it was still a stunning moment on Sept…. Continue Reading
Real Estate Real Estate Insider: Gilbert’s Bedrock lands a $430 million CMBS loan, the largest in Detroit’s history Christin Hakim, February 24, 2022 Let’s nerd out for a little while, shall we? Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock LLC real estate company has snagged the largest-ever commercial mortgage-backed securities loan in the city’s history, totaling $430 million, to refinance 14 of the billionaire’s Detroit properties in and around downtown. The previous largest CMBS loan was the… Continue Reading
Automotive Newly Minted Maya Angelou Quarters Enter Circulation and Make History | Smart News Christin Hakim, January 22, 2022 Maya Angelou, pictured here in 2008, became the first Black woman to feature on a U.S. quarter this week. The celebrated poet and author died in 2014. Photo by Jemal Countess / WireImage / Getty Images If you pay with cash in the next few weeks, keep an eye out… Continue Reading
medical Your Medical History Might Someday Include ‘Climate Change’ Christin Hakim, January 18, 2022 That hasn’t happened in this case. But Merritt says that if he were to do it over, he might have done things differently. As it unfolded, he didn’t tell the patient he was writing “climate change” in her chart. In fact, they didn’t discuss climate change at all. “If I… Continue Reading
medical US medical schools enrolled the largest and most diverse class in history in 2021 Christin Hakim, December 13, 2021 Medical school applications and enrollments skyrocketed to record highs during the 2021-22 school year across the US, especially among underrepresented minorities, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Applications typically rise and fall by 2% or 3% for the past 20 years, but for the 2021-22 season, they increased by… Continue Reading
medical Henrietta Lacks Traveling Museum casts light on family history, medical wonders and controversy Christin Hakim, November 18, 2021 KALAMAZOO, MI — The Henrietta Lacks Traveling Museum is making a stop in its creator’s hometown. Curated by Jermaine Jackson, a great nephew of Lacks, the museum tells the history of a woman who’s cell line is responsible for numerous scientific breakthroughs — to include polio and COVID-19 vaccines, cancer… Continue Reading
sport Ranking the best sneakers in NBA history Christin Hakim, November 5, 2021 There is no way you can sum up the NBA’s 75 years in existence without mentioning the importance of sneakers. From Chuck Taylors, to the Puma Clyde, Adidas Superstars, Michael Jordan’s renaissance to power lacing shoes—sneakers have evolved from just being a pair of shoes you just put on. Some… Continue Reading
medical A History of Medical Innovation That Doesn’t Ignore the Side Effects Christin Hakim, September 29, 2021 While Wells was experimenting with nitrous oxide, a dentist named William Morton was trying a different anesthetic: ether. In October 1846, Morton was given an opportunity to demonstrate its use in the very same amphitheater in which Wells had failed. After he successfully completed his operation, Morton declared, “Gentlemen, this… Continue Reading