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Uber, Lyft Agree to Increase Gig Drivers’ Pay as Part of Lawsuit Settlement With Massachusetts

Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts to pay gig drivers minimum wage and other incentives. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) After years of litigation, Uber and Lyft finally reached a settlement with Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27.


LandSkyAI's Autonomous Drone and Robot Systems Modernize Security

LandSkyAI is on a mission to solve those challenges and redefine security. Their innovative and powerful solution mitigates risk and reduces costs, leveraging advanced robotics for perimeter security and surveillance applications. Born out of a vision where patrols are done effectively without putting human lives at risk, the team at LandSkyAI believes robotics holds the power to redefine what it means to create a safer environment for organizations around the world.

Meta Sued for An Alleged Bias in Hiring Foreign Employees Due to Lower Wages

A recent US appeals court decision revived a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring lower-wage foreign workers over US citizens.

Texas Grid Prepares for Highest-Ever Power Demand Due to Summer Heat Wave

High temperatures in Texas are expected to drive high electricity demand this summer, with the state's grid operator forecasting record-breaking usage in June and July.


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Holoconnects Equips Texas Hospital With Hologram Tech for Innovative Doctor-Patient Visits — a First in US?
Holoconnects, a hologram tech firm headquartered in the Netherlands, provided Crescent Regional Hospital in Texas with a state-of-the-art 3D technology called "Holobox."
‘Cryptoqueen’ Wanted: US Raises Reward for OneCoin Scam Mastermind to $5 Million
The US State Department has raised the reward for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, known as the "Cryptoqueen," to $5 million.
Texas Man Kills 2 Gas Station Clerks Over Lottery Tickets, Cash for New Apartment
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas. A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas to allegedly steal cash and lottery tickets to get a new apartment.
Pharmacy Staff At CVS And Walgreens Organize Three Day Walkout At Some Locations
Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
CHINA-ECONOMY-AUTOMOBILE
Cheap Chinese electric vehicles potentially entering the US market via Mexico have sparked profitability concerns among US automakers and policymakers.
Hollywood Workers Union Secures Wage Hike, AI Protections in New Three-Year Deal With Top Studios
The Hollywood film and television crew union has reached a tentative three-year agreement with top studios.
SKOREA-SOCIAL-DEMOGRAPHICS-POLITICS
Busan’s Saha District in South Korea is launching a pilot program to address its low birth rates. The program will offer financial incentives of up to 500,000 won ($360) for dating and 20 million won ($14,400) upon marriage.
American Electric Power Names Bill Fehrman as New CEO
American Electric Power has named Bill Fehrman its new chief executive officer. American Electric Power (AEP) has named Bill Fehrman its new chief executive officer, effective August 1, 2024.
Republican State Attorney Generals Challenge Biden Administration's New Fuel Economy Regulations
A coalition of 26 state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration's new fuel economy rules.
MTV Pulls Plug on News Website Archives A Year After Paramount Disbanded News Unit
The MTV News website has been completely expunged a year after Paramount Global dissolved MTV’s news unit, marking a sad day in music journalism.
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