Ecuador Hit by Nationwide Power Blackout

Ecuador Hit by Nationwide Power Blackout

A power blackout affected the whole of Ecuador on June 19, 2024, which left the whole country and its 18 million people without power.


Snapchat Settles Sex Discrimination, Harassment Claims With $15 Million in California

Snapchat Inc. settled a $15 million lawsuit over female workers' discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment after a three-year inquiry.

Auto Dealership Software Service CDK Global Shuts Down After Cyberattack

Car dealership software service CDK Global has been hacked this week, causing massive outages to thousands of dealerships across the United States.

Dice Menu Inc. Ai-Powered Catering Made Easy

Catering is a complex world that requires several logistics that most individuals never even consider. Jay Shah, co-founder of Dice Menu, an officer catering company, explains that traditional catering methods fall into three main categories: direct restaurant orders, marketplace services, and event planning, each with its own unique set of challenges.


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