Elon Musk, the CEO of X Corp, formerly known as Twitter, announced on May 6, 2022, that Linda Yaccarino, a long-time advertising executive, would take on the role of the…
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AI Threatens to Replace TV and Film Writers
Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) who write for television and film went on strike to demand higher pay, benefits, and clear guidelines for working with streaming services.…
Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing search engine now open to all users
Following a limited preview launch three months ago, Microsoft is making its AI-powered Bing search engine available to all users. Users must be logged into Microsoft’s Edge browser in order…
Former Homeless Woman’s Miraculous $5 Million Win Transforms Life in California’s Lotto Triumph
In a remarkable turn of events, a scratch-off ticket purchased in California has transformed the life of a former homeless woman into that of a millionaire. Officials from the California…
Starbucks Workers Allege Retaliation as Store Abruptly Closes Amidst Unsafe Conditions and Union Activity
Workers at a Starbucks store in Ithaca, New York, went on strike last April due to unsafe working conditions caused by repeated grease trap spills and management inaction. The strike…
Community College Transfers: A ‘Waste of Time’ Derails Students, Leads to Credit Loss and Extra Costs
Community college transfers to universities have proven to be a complicated process for students, according to an article in The Associated Press. Ricki Korba was admitted to California State University,…
Elon Musk claims to have identified a female candidate to become the new CEO of Twitter.
Elon Musk has announced that he has found a new CEO for Twitter, who will take over from him in around six weeks. The billionaire entrepreneur, who bought the social…
Meta Warns of ChatGPT Scams: Hackers Exploit AI Chatbot’s Popularity
The owner of Facebook, Meta, has issued a security report warning that hackers are exploiting the popularity of the artificial intelligence-powered tool ChatGPT to gain illicit access to user devices.…
Amazon Delivery Drivers in California Unite: Teamsters Unionize Amid Contract Dispute with Amazon Contractor
A group of Amazon drivers and dispatchers from Southern California’s Amazon Delivery Service Partners (DSP) has joined the Teamsters union and reached a tentative contract agreement with their employer. Battle-Tested…
Bluesky: A New Hope for Marginalized Communities Leaving Twitter
Twitter users who identify as black, queer, or transgender have expressed frustration that the platform has become inhospitable to marginalized communities. These organizations have been searching for alternative platforms and…