Media publishers could charge users based on article click as soon as next month, Twitter Inc. CEO Elon Musk announced on Saturday. “Rolling out next month, this platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click,” the billionaire stated in a Twitter post. The purpose of the new…
Media Publishers Could Charge Users Based on Article Clicks: Elon Musk
Legal Nonprofit Files Complaint Against Chocolate Company Mars, Alleging Discrimination Against Race and Sex
A legal nonprofit filed a federal civil rights complaint against Mars Inc. on Wednesday, alleging that the chocolate company blatantly discriminates against race, sex, and national origin in its hiring, promotion, and training practices. America First Legal (AFL), a Washington-based nonprofit, filed the complaint (pdf) with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), asking the…
California Approves Rule Banning Diesel Trucks by 2036
April 29, 2023
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved new regulations and voted to ban the sale of diesel big rig trucks by 2036 and require all trucks to be zero-emissions by 2042, the company announced Friday. The Advanced Clean Fleets rule is added to a list of California’s zero-emissions regulations in an effort to become more environmentally friendly…
Elon Musk Reacts to Tucker Carlson’s Video Surpassing Cable News Ratings
Elon Musk has provided his insight into a video message posted on Twitter by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after the clip netted more views than the media personality’s old primetime show. Musk commented on the matter during an interview Friday night with “Real Time” host Bill Maher, who asked the Tesla CEO about…
US Taking ‘Urgent’ Action to Secure Data Amid TikTok Security Fears: Official
April 29, 2023
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The United States is taking “urgent” actions to protect Americans’ data amid growing concerns over security risks posed by TikTok and other foreign companies, a U.S. official said. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Reuters that the government is hiring people to monitor and identify companies that may pose “undue security risks” to the country’s networks…
‘No Assurances:’ FDA Warns Against Using Eye Drops With Amniotic Fluid
U.S. drug regulators are warning people against using eye drops that have amniotic fluid, as no such products are approved for usage in the United States. Some companies are promoting and selling amniotic fluid eyedrops anyways, claiming they help treat, mitigate, or cure issues such as dry eye disease. “There are currently no FDA-approved amniotic…
Elon Musk Blasts Child Sex Changes, Calls Term ‘Cisgender’ a ‘Slur’
Since his takeover of Twitter, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has been outspoken in his disapproval of gender-transitioning minors on several occasions. In a post on Twitter this week, Musk cited a study conducted in Sweden that found individuals with “transsexualism” after undergoing sex changes have “considerably higher” risks for suicidal behavior. Comprehensive study in Sweden shows *increased*…
Cash Use Rises as Households Struggle to Cope With High Inflation
Cash payments have made a comeback as households struggle to cope with high inflation, according to a new study. After decades of falling cash use, the impact of the rapid inflation growth has been reversing the trend toward digital. Credit Karma and The Harris Poll conducted a survey last month, which showed that 53 percent of…
IN-DEPTH: States Fight ESG Industry, Despite Costs and Long Odds
April 29, 2023
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As conservative states push back against the progressive agenda of Wall Street banks and asset managers, some analysts are warning that “anti-ESG” states will pay a price for taking on Wall Street and the ESG industry. North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell has enacted several measures, including calling on Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, the…
Federal Court Rejects Google’s Motion to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit
A Virginia district court on April 28 rejected Google’s request to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) about the company’s advertising business. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, accuses Google of monopolizing key digital advertising technologies, known as the “ad tech stack,”…
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