Apple employees bash new policy cutting work-from-home time
By Lapin Apple employees are up in arms over a newly announced policy that would cut their work-from-home time beginning in the fall, according to a report. Staff members on …
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Ackman’s Pershing Square in talks to buy 10 percent of Universal Music for $4B
By Steigrad Billionaire investor Bill Ackman confirmed that his blank-check company Pershing Square Tontine Holdings is in talks to buy a 10 percent stake of Universal Music Group for about …
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Europe, UK hit Facebook with formal antitrust investigations
By Feuer Regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom on Friday announced they have launched formal competition investigations into Facebook in a two-front offensive on the social media giant’s use …
Read MoreRansomware attack targets Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket ferries
By Neill The ferry service for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket was targeted in a ransomeware attack that slowed service Wednesday just days into the peak season. Customers were unable to …
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Dogecoin soars as crypto-giant Coinbase adds token to platform
By Wayt Dogecoin prices skyrocketed on Wednesday after crypto-trading giant Coinbase said it would start allowing users to trade the joke cryptocurrency on its platform. The dog-themed coin surged 34 …
Read MoreLeon Black defamed accuser by claiming she extorted him, suit alleges
By Kosman and DeGregory Billionaire Leon Black has been slapped with a defamation lawsuit by a woman who claims he subjected her to a “sadistic,” “sexually violent” relationship over a …
Read MoreBLM co-founder called in 2015 to ‘end imperialist project’ of Israel
By Chamberlain Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors called on would-be activists to “step up boldly and courageously to end the imperialist project that’s called Israel” during remarks on a …
Read MoreMia Khalifa poses with Nazi-era champagne, bashes ‘apartheid’ Israel
By Schamber Former porn star Mia Khalifa slammed Israel in a series of tweets this weekend – posting a photo of herself enjoying some vino while writing, “My wine is …
Read MoreVladimir Putin backs Belarus president who detained opposition activist
By Kennedy Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed controversial Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko despite international pressure over his detention of a young opposition activist. The US said Friday it was …
Read MoreJay-Z to address Wall Street executives at annual investors conference
By Feuer Jay-Z will rap to some of Wall Street’s biggest names next month at the Robin Hood Foundation’s annual investors conference, event organizers confirmed. The Brooklyn-born rapper is expected …
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WeWork’s ousted CEO Adam Neumann gets sweetener in new exit package
By Feuer WeWork’s ousted CEO Adam Neumann might finally find the door with a renegotiated exit package. Neumann received a juiced-up stock award worth $245 million, on top of $200 …
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Twitter urges Indian government to respect freedom of expression
By Elisa Twitter on Thursday said it is worried about the safety of its staff in India and called for the government to respect freedom of expression, days after Indian …
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Elon Musk says he met with bitcoin miners to discuss energy usage
By Feuer The price of bitcoin rose nearly $2,000 per coin Monday afternoon immediately after Musk tweeted, “Spoke with North American Bitcoin miners. They committed to publish current & planned …
Read MoreDisney CEO sees theme parks returning to full capacity this fall
By Steigrad Disney’s chief executive said he believes Disney World and Disneyland will reach full capacity this fall – but admitted that the theme parks are still hammering out some …
Read MorePornhub tycoon’s wife wants him to cut ties with the company
By Garger The wife of the billionaire owner of Pornhub’s parent company wants her husband to cut ties with the smut platform that has been mired in controversy. Priscila Bergmair …
Read MoreTesla hikes prices of Model 3, Model Y amid chip shortages
By Wayt Tesla is once again jacking up prices on its most popular electric cars, tacking on thousands of dollars as microchip shortages continue to spark production hiccups. The electric …
Read MoreBitcoin falls after China calls for crackdown on ‘mining’ and trading
By Feuer The price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dropped after Chinese authorities called for a crackdown on “mining” and trading. The Chinese government said in a statement that greater …
Read MoreCarlos Ghosn gets $6M bill as Nissan-Mitsubishi case backfires
By Elisa Fugitive former car executive Carlos Ghosn suffered a setback when a Dutch court ordered him to repay 5 million euros ($6.1 million) in wages to Nissan and Mitsubishi in a case he …
Read MoreColonial Pipeline CEO claims he paid ransom to hackers ‘for the country’
By Feuer The CEO of Colonial Pipeline claims he ignored FBI guidance and forked over a $4.4 million ransom to the hacking group DarkSide because “it was the right thing …
Read MoreLamborghini to debut first fully-electric car by 2030
By Feuer The Volkswagen-owned luxury brand announced Tuesday that it will transition its fleet of cars to hybrid vehicles this decade, culminating with the debut of its first fully electric …
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