Ken Shepherd

84 percent of wildfires are caused by humans: Study

So about 84 percent of the time, it's true what Smokey Bear says: Only you can prevent wildfires.

March 6, 2017

Millennials actually do want to settle in suburbia, new survey data show: Report

Millennials, we've been told, want to live in the heart of the city, eschewing the predictable sameness of suburbia. But new survey suggests that's a myth as more and more of the age cohort save up to buy homes to raise their kids in.

March 6, 2017

Danny Masterson, ‘70s Show’ actor, accused of sexual assault: Report

Danny Masterson, who played Hyde on the FOX television network's sitcom "That '70s Show," is the subject of new sexual assault allegations.

March 3, 2017

LGBT individuals three times as likely to end up behind bars than straight people: Study

A new study claims that lesbian, gay or bisexual individuals are three times as likely than straight people to end up in prison.

March 3, 2017

Henagar Drive-In Theatre in Alabama cancels ‘Beauty and the Beast’ screenings due to gay character

A drive-in movie theater in Alabama has canceled its planned screenings of the new live-action Disney fairy-tale movie "Beauty and the Beast" after it was reported that a minor character in the film is gay.

March 3, 2017

European Parliament calls for end to visa-free travel for U.S. passport holders

U.S. passport holders may have to tackle an extra layer of paperwork when visiting countries within the European Union if a new resolution passed by a European Parliament is fully enforced.

March 3, 2017

U.K.’s High Court rules against Uber

Uber drivers in the United Kingdom are subject to the same English-language proficiency standards governing the taxicab industry, a move that may slim the ridesharing app's pool of eligible drivers.

March 3, 2017

Law forbidding publication of home address of legislators likely violates Constitution: Judge

California may not use a state law to prevent bloggers from publishing the home addresses of state legislators, a federal judge ruled in court on Monday, CNN reported.

March 2, 2017

Barnes & Noble stock drops on poor fourth-quarter sales: Report

National bookstore chain Barnes and Noble is suffering a rocky day on Wall Street after releasing lackluster fourth quarter numbers.

March 2, 2017

‘The Great Wall’ is a box office bomb that puts in doubt future U.S.-China film partnerships: Report

The Matt Damon action flick "The Great Wall" has proven a dud at the Chinese box office, and its failure casts doubt on the future of blockbuster U.S.-Chinese film projects moving forward, The Hollywood Reporter said Thursday.

March 2, 2017

Probiotics can help alleviate allergy symptoms: University of Florida study

Probiotic supplements can help combat allergies, according to a new study.

March 2, 2017

Netflix ramping up push into original reality-TV programming: Report

Netflix -- having succeeded with original-scripted dramas, thrillers and comedies -- is now looking to be a credible competitor in original reality-TV programming, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

March 2, 2017

Andy Richter reacts to praise for Trump’s speech to Congress: ‘Hitler was nice to his dogs’

Late-night sidekick Andy Richter on Wednesday went for a decidedly unfunny punchline by comparing President Trump to, you guessed it, Adolf Hitler.

March 1, 2017

AMC’s ‘Talking Dead’ to spawn a new talk-show project to be hosted by Chris Hardwick

Podcaster and TV personality Chris Hardwick will get even more airtime on AMC thanks to a new "Talking Dead" spinoff that will air when "The Walking Dead" is on hiatus, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

March 1, 2017

Controversial Confederate statue in Maryland to be moved to historic White’s Ferry on Potomac River

A controversial statue erected by to honor Marylanders who fought for the Confederacy will be moved at taxpayer expense to a historic ferry on the banks of the Potomac River.

March 1, 2017

Twitter upgrades features aimed at helping users combat trolling, abuse

Twitter is rolling out new tweaks to its service to help combat abusive trolls, including a tweak to its "mute" feature that will allow users to select a time period to put somebody in the virtual quiet corner.

March 1, 2017

Facebook Video unveils new Apple TV app: Report

Facebook now has an app for Apple TV for its video content.

March 1, 2017

YouTube announces cord-cutting TV subscription plan YouTubeTV to launch soon

YouTube announced on Tuesday that it will shortly roll out a subscription TV service for only $35 a month.

February 28, 2017

Taxi drivers charge passengers more if they know it’s being paid on an expense account: Study

Taxi drivers who know their passengers will be reimbursed by their bosses for cab fare are likely to overcharge compared to travelers who are footing their own bill, according to a new study, The Economist reports.

February 28, 2017

Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld among talent booked for Comedy Central’s ‘Clusterfest’ this June

Kevin Hart and Jerry Seinfeld are among the A-listers scheduled to perform at Comedy Central's inaugural "Colossal Clusterfest" in early June.

February 28, 2017