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134-Year-Old Home Goods Retailer Conn’s Files for Bankruptcy, to Close Over 70 US Stores

The company said it had assets and liabilities worth between $1 billion to $10 billion. Conn's HomePlus, a 134-year-old retailer of furniture and electronics, has recently filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to close more than 70 stores nationwide.


UK Astronaut Tim Peake Joins Axiom Space in Bid to Launch All-Brit Mission

Commercial spaceflight company Axiom Space announced this week that they have welcomed retired British astronaut Tim Peake into its professional astronaut pool.

Crowdstrike Blames Global Outage on Test Software, Offers $10 Apology Gift Card to Partners

The firm said the testing program used to validate security updates missed "problematic content."

Nokia Phonemaker HMD Launches Project to Make Devices Child-Friendly

HMD, the Finnish phonemaker more known for the redevelopment of the Nokia mobile phone series, announced the launch of its Better Phone project, with an aim to make mobile devices safer and friendlier for children and teenagers.


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Switzerland Orders Government Software to Become Open Source
Switzerland became one of the world’s first countries to mandate making its government website softwares to become open source with the implementation of the Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Measures for the Fulfillment of Government Tasks.
Mystery Surrounds OpenAI's San Francisco Office as Undercover Guards Raise Concerns
A whistleblower complaint accused OpenAI of preventing staffers from speaking to regulators about the potential risks of AI technology.
FTC Investigates 8 Companies on ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Practices
The Federal Trade Commission has ordered eight companies to provide information the agency said was offering products and services that use personal data to set prices based on a shopper’s individual characteristics.
Elon Musk to Move X, SpaceX HQs from California to Texas After Newsom Passes Trans Rights Law
Elon Musk previously established a super PAC to help support Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
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The self-driving car units are now in service in Metro Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin.
Google Blames AI in Carbon Emissions Rise, Challenging 2030 Net Zero Pledge
The startup said it will instead focus on reaching $1 billion in revenue before considering publicly selling its shares.
Delta Air Lines Strikes Deal With Riyadh Air to Operate Flights Between US and Saudi Arabia
The investigation comes after the DOT received hundreds of complaints over Delta's "unacceptable customer service conditions."
Whole Food Settles Lawsuit After Firing Employee for Wearing Black Lives Matter Mask
Whole Foods settled a lawsuit with former employee Savannah Kinzer, who was fired for refusing to remove her Black Lives Matter facemask, following allegations of unlawful termination and racism.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Reality Labs Loses $45 Billion in 4 Years As AR/VR Falls Short
Meta’s Reality Labs has reported $45 billion in losses over the past four years due to chaotic management and frequent leadership changes. Further losses are expected as the division struggles in a competitive AR and VR market.
China to Launch World's First Flying Taxi as EHang Seeks Air Operator License
Chinese flying taxi company EHang has moved closer to launching its commercial air mobility services as China's Civil Aviation Administration begins reviewing its air operator certificate application.