“WHEN I CAME BACK TO MY PHONE, THE WORLD HAD CHANGED.” – TERRY CREWS FIGHTS BACK
The Gist: Terry Crews gives an in-depth, raw interview in the personal and professional wake of his public allegation that he was genitally groped at Adam Sandler’s house by a since-demoted WME agent. Article is from March 15, 2018.
Source Article: Buzzfeed
Author: Alanna Bennett
IS THE MODERN WORK FORCE ‘DYING FOR A PAYCHECK?’
The Gist: The author of the above-mentioned book explains why workplace stress is the 5th leading cause of death in the USA. Also explained, the factors that lead to mortal injury, including stagnant salaries, the gig economy, and the millions not covered by employer insurance.
Source Article: Big Think
Author: Derek Beres
THE PERSONALITY TEST CREATOR WHO PROCESSED FACEBOOK DATA FOR CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA
The Gist: An interview with one of the researchers whose personality test app gave them the data of 270,000 people who actually took the test and then got access to “tens of millions” of their FB friends. An explanation of the statistical model used and what it means.
Source Article: Nieman Lab
Author: Matthew Hindman
“THE NEAR TERM RISK IS JUST AS SOBERING”: IF USERS ABANDON FACEBOOK?
The Gist: The author notes that the total number of Amazon and Netflix subscribers amounts to just 1/10th of Facebook’s user base. A look, with graphics, about what could happen financially if Facebook’s user kicked it to the curb.
Source Article: Bloomberg
Author: Nir Kaissar
WEEKEND BOX-OFFICE: SPIELBERG’S READY PLAYER ONE SCORES
The Gist: Steven Spielberg’s retro-visual adaptation brings the director a higher opening gross than expected, while Taraji P. Henson’s lead in Acrimony places right behind. The Top 10 films for the holiday weekend are here.
Source Article: Deadline
Author: Anthony D’Alessandro
NOSTALGIA REVIVAL IS BRINGING MILLIONS BACK TO NETWORK TV
The Gist: Roseanne won her time slot in a personal best rating 21 years after she left it, while Will & Grace is renewed through 2 more seasons. With many must-see programs across broadcast networks last month, can the water-cooler moments make for a bigger ratings recoup?
Article Source: Vulture
Author: Josef Adalian
TESLA’S SELF-DRIVING CAR CRASHED ON AUTOPILOT ON THE 101 FREEWAY IN CALIFORNIA
The Gist: Tesla responds regarding the self-driving SUV that crashed into a barrier in Mountain View, CA last month with a 38 year old Apple software engineer inside. The number of lives Tesla says would be saved via self-driving vehicles, as well as why ‘autopilot’ doesn’t mean drivers can take their hands off the steering wheel.
Source Article: The Guardian
Authors: Guardian Staff & Agencies