May 21, 2025 Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales BY Sarah Bregel Sales at retail giant Target took a dive during the first three months of 2025 and executives have indicated that boycotts over its rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices are at … Continue reading Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales
May 09, 2025 Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate BY Chris Stokel-Walker and Jessica Bursztynsky Uber is facing internal staff unrest as it attempts to implement a three-day-per-week return to office (RTO) mandate and stricter sabbatical eligibility. An all-hands meeting late last month descended into acrimony as staff flooded the online meeting chat with queries about why … Continue reading Uber staff revolts over return-to-office mandate
An inbox that acts like a personal assistant? AI could turn email into a smart, signal-based system that fits your daily life. Here’s how. Ryan Phelan on April 24, 2025 Imagine your inbox is no longer a hodgepodge of personal messages, replies, announcements, alerts and commercial messages you must scroll through endlessly. Instead, your … Continue reading Your next marketing challenge may be winning over the AI in charge of the customer’s inbox
Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic is laying off over a dozen staff The developer-publisher hasn’t shared the exact number of staff who will be let go. ian carlos campbell Sat, May 31, 2025 Playtonic Playtonic, the creators of Yooka-Laylee, is laying off some of its staff, the developer and publisher announced on social media. The post doesn’t … Continue reading Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic is laying off over a dozen staff
February 26, 2025 Teachers union sues Trump administration over anti-DEI ultimatum The American Federation of Teachers lawsuit says the Education Department’s anti-DEI memo violates the First and Fifth Amendments. BY Associated Press A new federal lawsuit in Maryland is challenging a Trump administration memo giving the nation’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate “race-based” practices … Continue reading Teachers union sues Trump administration over anti-DEI ultimatum
January 08, 2025 Exxon Mobil is suing over attacks on its recycling efforts The lawsuit was filed against environmental groups and California’s attorney general. BY Reuters Exxon Mobil filed a lawsuit on Monday against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, court records show, accusing them of defaming and disparaging the oil giant’s advanced … Continue reading Exxon Mobil is suing over attacks on its recycling efforts
December 24, 2024 Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve The Christmas Eve strike on Tuesday was projected to be the largest ever at Starbucks. BY Reuters A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job … Continue reading Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve
The produce is believed to be linked to an outbreak that has hospitalized more than a dozen people, says the CDC. BY Michael Grothaus More cucumbers have been recalled, which are believed to be linked to an earlier outbreak that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says has sickened dozens of people across 19 … Continue reading Cucumbers recalled over serious Salmonella risk in 19 states: Check your packaging now
Tesla and Rivian have reached a ‘conditional’ settlement in lawsuit over trade secrets Tesla accused Rivian of poaching its employees in a 2020 lawsuit. cheyenne macdonald Sun, Nov 24, 2024 REUTERS / Reuters Four years after Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian alleging that the company poached its employees with a goal … Continue reading Tesla and Rivian have reached a ‘conditional’ settlement in lawsuit over trade secrets
Marketers and tech experts warn of unintended consequences while questioning Chrome’s viability as standalone product. Anu Adegbola on November 22, 2024 Following its antitrust victory in the lawsuit against Google, the U.S. Department of Justice is aiming to fundamentally reshape the company’s digital dominance by asking the judge to force the sale of the Chrome … Continue reading DOJ pushing the sale of Chrome sparks industry debate over web’s future
