Does rapid yoga have staying power?
BAY AREA — Time will tell if the concept of yoga in 30 minute blocks will have staying power, or if the idea spreads beyond the Bay Area.
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Explaining AI: Why does it matter that a computer can beat a grandmaster at a strategy board game?
PALO ALTO — This video explains why the victory has generated so much hype and why Artificial Intelligence has become the buzzword of the 21st century.
Blocks, chains and coins: The world of cryptocurrencies explained
PALO ALTO — Search the web and dozens of videos pop up about blocks, chains and numbers trying to explain how cryptocurrencies work. But the real potential impact—why bitcoin matters—often gets lost in the sauce.
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How Disney’s Fox Acquisition Affects Hulu Ownership
In December of 2017, media corporation Disney agreed to buy the bulk of Fox for $52 billion. Included in the package deal was a 30 percent stake in online streaming service, Hulu, of which Disney already owned 30 percent.
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PepsiCo joins sparkling water craze
Sparkling water sales have reached record levels in the past three years. In 2016 alone, $6.1 billion worth of sparkling water was sold in the U.S. These sales have largely been driven by millennial popularity with the fizzy drink. On Feb. 8, PepsiCo released its first line of sparkling water called Bubly. With this new
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Special needs sports program struggling after San Francisco school district imposes new fees
SAN FRANCISCO — A small sports program for special needs students is struggling to raise enough donations to cover its costs, thanks to a change in how the San Francisco school district charges for fields.
The Castilleja School plans to submit updated expansion plans
PALO ALTO — Contrary to neighbors’ wishes, the Castilleja School plans on submitting revised expansion plans to the City of Palo Alto this upcoming February.
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#MeToo movement’s reach goes beyond celebrities
While the movement is not without its own criticism, all can agree that it has served as a powerful spotlight to put all eyes on this timely issue. From politicians to college campuses, #MeToo makes it clear that sexual assault does not discriminate.
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Families march for women’s rights at Stanford University
STANFORD — Over 500 Stanford community members gathered on Jan. 20 to march across Stanford University campus in support of equality for women and transgender identifying people.
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How much does it cost to buy a 30-second Super Bowl ad?
Since the 1960s, the price of a 30-second advertising spot in the Super Bowl has constantly risen.
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Which Super Bowl winning quarterback earned the most?
The cash earnings of Super Bowl winning quarterbacks has varied greatly over the past decade. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was paid less than $1 million the season his team was crowned champions. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger earned nearly $28 million during the 2008-09 NFL year. The charts account for inflation, however. That
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Spending more on players does not always mean victory in the Super Bowl
This video explores whether paying players more correlates with Super Bowl victories, using historical player expenses data provided by Forbes.
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