Tesla Factory Shutdown due to Suspected Arson; Elon Musk Blames 'Eco-terrorists'

March 6, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Tesla evacuates its Germany plant and Musk blames 'eco-terrorists' for suspected arson

4 Former Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk for $128m in Unpaid Severance

March 5, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Elon Musk is facing legal action from four former Twitter executives who claim he failed to pay them severance after purchasing the social media platform.

Richard Lewis from 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' dies at 76

February 29, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Richard Lewis, one of America’s most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, died Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack.

SEO Google CEO Addresses Gemini AI Blunder: Unacceptable Issues and Future Improvements

February 29, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

In an internal memo, Google's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sundar Pichai, called the recent issues with problematic text and image responses in the Gemini app "problematic" and said they “have offended our users and shown bias.” The news was first reported by Semafor.

Wendy's Explores Surge Pricing for Menu Items Based on Demand

February 29, 2024 - Reading time: ~1 minute

Burger chain Wendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellers.

Alan Shaw Norfolk Southern CEO Receives Controversial Raise Amidst Derailment Fallout

February 27, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

New York CNN — Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw received a staggering 37% increase in compensation last year, even after the company’s railroad was involved in an ecologically and financially disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Oklahoma Authorities to Release School Video Footage Amid LGBTQ Teen Attack Claims

February 23, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

Authorities in Oklahoma will soon release footage from inside Owasso High School West Campus, following claims by the family of an LGBTQ student that the teenager had been assaulted there one day prior to their untimely passing.

Shamima Begum's Appeal Against Citizenship Revocation Denied by Court of Appeal

February 23, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Shamima Begum, who left Britain as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State, has lost an appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship.

Vice Media Adopts Studio Model, Leading to Layoffs and Halted Website Publishing

February 23, 2024 - Reading time: 3 minutes

Vice Media, a once high-flying digital media startup, has announced that it will cease publishing content on its website and lay off several hundred staffers as the company makes "fundamental changes" to its strategic vision under new private equity ownership.

Tesla's $1.5 Million Settlement for Environmental Violations in California: What You Need to Know

February 4, 2024 - Reading time: ~1 minute

As Tesla continues to expand its operations, it has faced increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies.