Uber is dropping its mask mandate for customers and drivers in most of Canada, but says they are still recommended. The company says starting Friday customers and drivers in Canada, except in Quebec, will no longer be required by the company to wear masks, unless required by law. However, the […]
The long-standing alliance between the GOP and big business is no more
Depending on how one views it, Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis’s (R) successful effort to eliminate special tax exemptions for Walt Disney Co.is either an unjustified reprisal against a corporation’s free speech or a legitimate exercise in power politics.More broadly, however, it heralds an unavoidable political development: the sundering of the over-150-year […]
At least 188,000 workers in Russia are still being paid by big Western companies, analysis finds
At least 188,000 workers in Russia remain on the payrolls of big Western companies, an FT analysis found.Scores of Western multinationals say they pulled out of Russia after the Ukraine war began.The FT said some companies didn’t confirm whether or not they were still paying staff in Russia.Sign up for […]
Carvana stock claws back despite ‘uniquely difficult environment’ that hit earnings
Shares of Carvana Co.were bouncing back in after-hours trading Wednesday after the used-car retailer admitted that both industry-wide and company-specific issues impacted its business in the first quarter but said that it had plans to address its challenges.Carvana [CVNA, -9.11%](/investing/stock/CVNA?mod=MW_story_quote) noted in its letter to shareholders that the omicron variant […]
Shanghai official COVID death toll hits 25 | ABS-CBN News
A man in protective gear rides a bicycle on the street in Shanghai, China, April 21, 2022.On April 20, the Jinshan and Chongming Shanghai suburban districts achieved the dynamic zero-COVID-19 goal.The number of cases has been trending downward over the past few days in other suburban districts.Meanwhile, some urban districts, […]
Rudy Giuliani revealed as “Masked Singer” contestant, judge Ken Jeong walks off set
Viewers of “The Masked Singer,” may have already seen some spoilers about Wednesday night’s episode, when a controversial contestant, long rumored to be on the show, was eliminated.Rudy Giuliani was revealed as a contestant, and his final performance prompted judge Ken Jeong to walk off the stage, Entertainment Tonight reports. […]
New robot technology being used in Sydney retail warehouse
More than 360 robots move around the 36,000 square metre fulfilment centre at Moorebank for retailer Catch. The new technologically advanced centre is aimed at improving delivery times for New South Wales and Queensland customers. “Previously we fulfilled all of our orders for Australia out of our fulfilment centre in […]
Samsung unveils new MicroLED TVs in smaller sizes at CES 2022 | ZDNet
Written by Cho Mu-Hyun , Contributor Cho Mu-Hyun Contributor Cho Mu-hyun covers global tech conglomerates Samsung, LG and technology news in Asia. Full Bio on January 3, 2022 | Topic: Hardware Image: Samsung ZDNet Recommends The best live TV streaming service 2021 There are two kinds of paid streaming services: […]
Boris Johnson Meets Business Tycoon Gautam Adani In Ahmedabad
Boris Johnson met with the Adani Group Chairman in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is on a two-day visit to India, met industrialist Gautam Adani on Thursday. The British Prime Minister’s meeting with the Adani Group Chairman in Ahmedabad was part of his plans to meet with […]
The Former Intel Officials Who Claimed Hunter Biden’s Laptop Was ‘Disinformation’ Are At It Again | The Daily Caller
Former national security officials who claimed the reported contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop during the 2020 presidential election appeared to be “Russian disinformation” announced opposition Monday to legislation targeting Big Tech, claiming it would facilitate the propagation of Russian “lies.” Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, former Secretary of […]