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Photo A Wework member working in one of the many unique spaces at Wework headquarters in the New York City neighborhood of Chelsea. Credit Cole Wilson for The New York Times WeWork, which rents out offices and desks to freelancers and budding companies, has been on a fund-raising tear. In just five years, the New…
A new preview for Uncanny X-Men #600 has been released which features the young Iceman confronting his older self about his/their sexuality. As it turns out, the Bobby Drake from the past isn’t the only one who’s about to come out of the closet. This could be a controversial one… • The final explosive…
The New York Times published a piece over the weekend about the political prospects of Bernie Sanders, a politician who apparently does not kiss enough babies: “[Sanders] rarely drops by diners or coffee shops with news cameras in tow, unlike most politicians. He hardly ever kisses babies, aides say, and does not mingle much at fund-raisers….
This file should primarily consist of HTML with a little bit of PHP. After this image of a Brooklyn student named Vidal captured widespread attention on the Humans of New York blog, he and the photographer, Brandon Stanton, were invited to the White House. Credit PHOTOGRAPH BY BRANDON STANTON. COURTESY ST. MARTIN’S PRESS Barrier Status:…
A recent poll of college students’ attitudes toward free speech (in general and on campus) is a mixed bag. The survey by McLaughlin & Associates for the William F. Buckley Jr. Program at Yale shows that 87% of respondents agreed with this statement: “There is educational value in listening to and understanding views and opinions that…
paging_filter The New York Times is offering buyouts to employees in its video department while also recruiting new video talent. Effective Tuesday, all members of the video staff will be eligible to apply for a buyout, and the Times will consider the offers on a case by case basis. Some layoffs could be possible, executive…
This morning, SXSW Interactive Director Hugh Forrest released a statement apologizing for canceling two controversial panels earlier this week, and announcing a March 12 “Online Harassment Summit” that would include members of the canceled sessions. SXSW’s statement said speakers from the two panels were set to be a part of the Summit, including the Gamergate-affiliated…
The company that owns the rights to make Polaroid devices sued GoPro on Tuesday, alleging that the action camera maker’s new cube cameras infringe on its patents. C&A Marketing Inc., filed its lawsuit against GoPro in a U.S. District Court in Newark and said that the San Mateo, Calif.-based camera company’s new Hero4 Session Camera…
Jon Stewart, who left “The Daily Show” earlier this year, will move to HBO for his next act. The comedy host reached a four-year production deal with Time Warner Inc.’s premium cable channel, according to a statement Tuesday. Stewart’s first project will be making short-form videos based on current events for HBO’s digital services HBO…
Posted by Bálint Miklós, Software EngineerWith the holidays approaching and emails coming in at a furious pace, we can all use a little help. Inbox is already on hand assisting you with the next step, organizing your trips, and even suggesting reminders. But when you’re checking email on the go, it can be cumbersome and…