The New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square is one of the holiday's most cherished traditions, and this year might be its best one yet. Fiskars Living's Tom Brennan joins Cheddar to reveal what makes this year's Waterford New Year's Eve Ball so special. The master artisan explains the painstaking process of creating the iconic scene as the clock strikes midnight.
Brennan reveals why Waterford chose "Gift of Serenity" as this year's theme. He says it represents the spirit of balance and composure heading into the new year. The ball features 288 new crystals that make up the pattern representing the theme.
Finally, Brennan shows off some of the other ways that Waterford is celebrating the holidays. The crystal company is using the New Year's ball as inspiration for some new products including champagne flutes. He says it's a creative way to bring the spirit of the Times Square celebration into your own home.
Esports team Gen.G and women-first social and dating app Bumble have announced an all-women Fortnite team, the first of its kind for both Gen.G and Fortnite esports.
The esports organization is teaming up with Bumble, the women-first social and dating app, to bring together the team for competitive play in the shooter Fortnite.
On this episode of 'Your Cheddar': how one entrepreneur leverages technology to build her brand and monetize her expertise, and the CEO and co-founder of Pillar joins the show to discuss how his platform helps others manage their student loan debt. Cheddar also hits the streets to ask New Yorkers how they would decide between easy money and spending quality time with their favorite celebrities.
Warnings per share fell from $1.87 from the third quarter of last year to $1.35, while analysts had expected a much lighter tumble to $1.75. Revenues were also $20.25 billio, short the $21.47 billion anticipated by analysts.
A full transcript of President Trump's statement from the Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House on Monday morning addressing the mass shootings that took place over the weekend.
Online video platforms like iQiyi, Tencent Video, and Youku Tudou are all increasing investments to create original programming to attract more customers.
Nothing says summer like s'mores over a fire. Katherine Sprung, owner of Squish Marshamallows, joins Cheddar to share how she started her business and how to land deals with big brands.
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These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, August 1, 2019.
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, August 1, 2019.
All Star Code partners with companies like Google to teach boys and young men of color how to code. Christina Lewis, Founder and CEO of All Star Code, and Gary Coltrane, an alumnus of All Star Code, join Cheddar to discuss how teaching coding can open up someone's path to success.
