A tech company, Corvex, finds itself in a confusing situation after one of its top executives was arrested. Brian Raymond, named as Corvex's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in official documents, was indicted for illegal activities. Here's where it gets messy: Corvex first said Raymond was their CTO, then denied it after his arrest. Before the indictment, Corvex prou...
In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have taken control, announcing their move on state TV. This happened just days after a national election, with reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, told French media that he had been removed from power and arrested. The soldiers' spokesperson, Dinis N’Tchama, said they acted because they fou...
Elon Musk's recent statement about Tesla's progress in Austin has caused a stir in the stock market. The tech mogul claimed that Tesla is making significant strides in developing its robotaxi service. This news, however, did not sit well with investors, as Tesla's stock price took a downturn following the announcement. The robotaxi project is part of Tesla's ambitio...
Gen Z is taking the lead in Black Friday shopping, while older generations prefer to wait until closer to Christmas. This trend is highlighted in a recent survey, which shows that 40% of Gen Z and 32% of millennials plan to do most of their holiday shopping on Black Friday. The allure of Black Friday for younger shoppers is likely due to the exciting deals and social...
The recent budget announcement has brought several changes that could impact your wallet. Let's break it down in simple terms. First off, taxes might be a bit tougher. The income tax bands, which decide how much tax you pay, won't increase with inflation until 2031. This means if you get a pay raise, you might end up paying more in taxes than you expected. In Scotla...
Bruna Caroline Ferreira, a Brazilian national, has been detained by U. S. immigration authorities. She is the aunt of Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary. This news came to light after a source close to the situation shared the details. Ferreira's arrest happened a few weeks ago, according to Michael Leavitt, Karoline's brother. He mentioned that his 1...
The U. S. is seeing a jump in norovirus cases, often called the stomach bug. This is according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bug causes vomiting and diarrhea. It's a big deal because it spreads easily and makes people very sick. The CDC reports that almost 14% of tests for norovirus came back positive in mid-November. ...
Jakarta, Indonesia's bustling capital, has taken the top spot as the world's most populous city, according to a recent United Nations report. This change comes not just from a sudden population explosion, but from a new way of counting urban populations. The report, released on November 18, estimates Jakarta's population at around 42 million people. That's a lot! To...
A Georgia judge recently threw out the last criminal case against former President Trump related to the 2020 election. This decision means that Trump won't face criminal charges for trying to overturn the election results. Trump has had three criminal cases dropped since he was re-elected last year. Some of his close friends, like his old lawyer Rudolph Giuliani and...
Uber has recently let go of a group of AI training contractors, ending their work two months earlier than initially promised. These workers were part of Project Sandbox, a program where Uber provides AI training services to other companies, specifically Google in this case. Around a dozen contractors were involved, though the exact number affected is unclear. The wo...