Move Over Hong Kong, New York City Is Now World's Most Expensive City For Expats
New York City is now the world's most expensive city for expatriates after pushing Hong Kong to the 2nd spot. NYC previously made it to the top of a February list of most expensive cities for single renters and a December ranking of the world's most expensive cities to live in globally where it shared the first place with Singapore.
Fox Says Tucker Carlson Breached Contract After Twitter Debut Rakes In Millions Of Views
Fox News is now going after its ousted host, Tucker Carlson, after the latter launched the first episode of his "Tucker on Twitter" show that raked in millions of views only hours after it was posted. Carlson is under contract with Fox until January 2025, and the network claims his services were "completely exclusive" for Fox until then.
Salesforce Attempts To Lure Employees Back To Office With $10 Charity Initiative
The company announced a fundraising initiative, dubbed "Connect for Good," that will see Salesforce donating $10 to a local charity for every day an employee reports to the office between June 12 and June 23.
Incoming CNN COO To Oversee PR Team After Top Anchors Criticize Embattled CEO: Reports
CNN's incoming chief executive officer will take over the PR team after a bombshell profile by The Atlantic left the future of CEO Chris Licht in doubt. Top anchors have also reportedly criticized Licht's leadership as some employees expressed frustration and anger over the profile that unveiled Licht's negative view of CNN's pandemic coverage.
Instagram Joining ChatGPT Rivalry? Developer Says Meta Company Testing 30-Personality AI Chatbot
Mobile app researcher and developer Alessandro Paluzzi said Instagram's AI chatbots will have the ability "to answer questions and give advice" and that users will be able to choose between 30 different personalities.
Anger, Frustration As 9/11 Families 'Shocked And Deeply Offended' By PGA Tour-LIV Merger
The coalition of families whose loved ones died during the 9/11 attacks are outraged by the sudden merger announcement of PGA Tour with LIV Golf. Even tour players were reportedly unaware of the decision, with "grumpy" players attending a meeting with Commissioner Jay Monahan that Geoff Ogilvy said did not really give them specifics.
Tech Layoffs: Reddit To Cut 5% Of Workforce, Reduce Hiring Amid Stalled IPO
Reddit, which confidentially filed for an initial public offering in 2021, is reportedly looking to finally go public in the second half of the year. Its recent move to hike prices for third-party developers may help push its goal of hitting a $15 billion valuation before going public.
Analysts Say China Has 'Ability And Resolve' To Make Its Chips Despite US Curbs
Some chip industry analysts are optimistic that China can and probably will build its own semiconductors even as the U.S., the Netherlands and Japan have imposed export controls to critical technology needed to make the chips. China recently retaliated, targeting Idaho's Micron, tagging it as a company that poses national security risks.
Top US General Defends Military Base Canceling Drag Show; White House Distances Itself From Decision
Gen. Milley said drag shows "were never part of DOD (Department of Defense) policy to begin with and they're certainly not funded by federal funds."
Internal Survey Found CNN Lost Viewer Trust Over COVID Coverage, Chris Cuomo
CNN, after winning multiple awards for its coverage of the pandemic, is in hot water after its CEO, Chris Licht, appeared to criticize the network for its pandemic reporting. It seems Licht's criticism came from an internal survey that revealed viewer trust eroded due to CNN's pandemic coverage and the allegations against its ex-host, Chris Cuomo.
'Like Lovestruck Teenagers': Cotton Slams Biden Administration's 'Pathetic' Chase Of Chinese Counterparts
Sen. Cotton believes the Biden administration should stop "chasing" after their Chinese counterparts in a bid to strike dialogue or set up summits, and instead focus on building up a U.S. military capable of deterring not just China but also other military-centric nations such as Russia.
NY's Metropolitan Museum Of Art To Return $500K FTX Donations
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the latest to join the list of entities and individuals that are returning donations received from fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Nearly 80 Schoolgirls Poisoned In Afghanistan As 'Revenge' Trend Continues
A string of poisoning incidents that rocked Iran over the last few months appears to be crossing over to its neighbor, Afghanistan, as the Taliban continues to crack down on the rights and freedoms of women and girls.
Judge Assigned To Disney's Lawsuit Against DeSantis To Be Replaced By Trump Nominee
DeSantis' legal team had filed a motion to recuse Walker from the case, arguing "the court's impartiality in this matter might reasonably be questioned" due to the latter's reference to the entertainment giant as an example of state retaliation in separate, unrelated cases.
TikTok Influencer Launders COVID-19 Relief Loan Using Bitcoin, Pleads Guilty
TikToker Danny Devan faces with up to 10 years behind bars for laundering COVID-19 relief loans using cryptocurrency. Authorities found what looked like a "gold physical Bitcoin" when they raided his home in February.
EU Digital Specialists To Put Twitter Under 'Stress Test' This Month
Twitter will be put to the test this month to give the platform a preview of how the European Union will enforce its rules that it expects digital platforms to follow.
Activision Found Proof Of Misconduct In Over 2 Dozen Employee Complaints, Company Tells SEC
Activision Blizzard is in hot water following reports of a workplace culture that fostered sexual misconduct and discrimination.
Elizabeth Warren Calls For Legislation To Block Crypto Following Fentanyl Trade Reports
Sen. Warren and Sen. Marshall previously proposed an act that would require transparency from parties wanting to transact using cryptocurrency.
OpenAI Announces New Approach To Fight AI 'Hallucinations' After Legal Fabrications
The creator of ChatGPT has discovered a new approach to help prevent AI models from fabricating information, and it comes at a time when skepticism is rising over generative AI tools.
US Condemns North Korea's Satellite Launch Attempt; Vows To Take All Measures To Protect Allies
The United States has deepened security ties with South Korea under the Washington Declaration in a bid to deter North Korean aggression.
Some Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried Could Be Dropped If Bahamas Intervenes, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors are referring to four additional charges filed against Bankman-Fried after his extradition to the U.S.
AOC Hits Musk's Turkey Censorship, Expresses Concern Over Twitter's Role In 2024 Election
AOC is at it again in her criticism of Elon Musk as she raised concerns about how Twitter will come into play in next year's elections.
France's Minister Threatens To Ban Twitter After Musk Pulls Platform From EU's Disinformation Code
The EU's European Digital Services Act will take effect in August.
Donald Trump Takes Huge Lead Over Ron DeSantis In California, Sings Praises To Tim Scott
Ex-President Donald Trump has a comfortable lead over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a new poll among Californian GOP voters.
Bitcoin May Be The Solution To AI Cybersecurity Threats And Bots, Expert Says
Bitcoin may be the answer to AI cybersecurity threats, MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor says, as advancements in AI raise concerns about safety in cyberspace.
Liz Cheney Says GOP 'Wanted' Her To Lie About Capitol Riot, 2020 Election Results
Liz Cheney, who chaired the House Republican Conference for three years, said she had to "choose between lying and losing my position in House leadership."
Musk's Boring Company Faces Multiple Complaints As It Looks To Expand In Texas County
The Boring Company is expanding its facilities in Bastrop County and some residents are unhappy about the possible environmental repercussions of the tunneling company's activities.
Elon Musk Wants A 'Third Horse' In AI Race; Hints At X.AI-Twitter-Tesla Project
Elon Musk has repeatedly warned of the dangers of un-regulated AI, but he also thinks there needs to be more competition in the AI realm.
Trump Team Slams 'No Personality' DeSantis' 'Out-Of-Touch' 2024 Campaign Launch Plans
Donald Trump's campaign team wasted no time to discourage Ron DeSantis and his presidential campaign launch on Twitter as the likely GOP contender seeks to squash concerns about his social skills.DeSantis is scheduled to announce his bid for the 2024 presidential election live on Twitter at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday.
Meta Layoffs: Partnerships And Marketing Divisions To Be Hit Hard, Report Says
Mark Zuckerberg previously announced layoffs will hit business teams this month after the company cut thousands of tech jobs in April.