Volkswagen of America said its name was changing. They were just full of it
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm said Tuesday it was changing its name to…
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C. Oregon ODOT worker sues union over dues, invokes Racketeering Act
Staci Trees, a Deschutes County resident and ODOT employee, isn’t the first Oregon public worker to file suit against her union over its alleged…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen of America said its name was changing. They were probably just full of it
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm said Tuesday it was changing its name to…
Continue ReadingThe Suez fiasco shows why ever bigger container ships are a problem
The blockage of a crucial global trade route last week by a 224,000-ton container ship has raised questions over whether vessels have become too…
Continue ReadingThe World Economic Forum says it will take an extra 36 years to close the gender gap
A new report from the World Economic Forum estimates that attaining global gender parity will take nearly 136 years, up from its previous estimate of…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump launches a new website after social media bans
Donald Trump is back online. The former president and first lady, Melania Trump, have launched a website to serve their personal offices. The…
Continue ReadingHedge fund meltdown: Elizabeth Warren suggests regulators should’ve seen it coming
Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling out regulators after little-known hedge fund Archegos Capital Management was able to borrow so much money that…
Continue ReadingChipotle is giving away $100,000 in bitcoin
Chipotle is jumping into the bitcoin craze. Sort of. No, the chain isn’t accepting the cryptocurrency as payment for its Mexican dishes.…
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Central Oregon recovery continues; 7 out of 10 lost jobs have returned
After moving out of the Extreme Risk category of COVID-19 public health restrictions, Central Oregon began to see more sustained job gains in…
Continue ReadingAmazon and Paramount+ pull controversial virus-focused SpongeBob episode
Two “SpongeBob SquarePants” episodes are no longer available on Paramount+ and Amazon because of inappropriate content. One episode,…
Continue Reading‘Immediate and drastic.’ The climate crisis is seriously spooking economists
Worsening inequality, trillions of dollars in economic damage and depressed economic growth. Those are the outcomes that economists fear we will face…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen of America says it’s changing its name to ‘Voltswagen’
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm says it is changing its name to…
Continue ReadingPizza Hut redesigns the drive-thru
Pizza Hut is doubling down on the growing popularity of the drive-thru with a new digital-focused version now opening at more than 1,500 restaurants…
Continue ReadingVolkswagen America says it’s changing its name to ‘Voltswagen’
In a move intended to reflect its new push into electric vehicles, Volkswagen’s US arm says it is changing its name to…
Continue ReadingWhy Archegos was allowed to operate in the shadows
The dramatic implosion of Archegos Capital Management is another warning to Wall Street about the dangers of hefty leverage and speculative behavior…
Continue ReadingUS will seize all Top Glove imports after finding ‘sufficient evidence’ of forced labor
The US Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) has ordered port officials to seize all disposable gloves made by the world’s largest…
Continue ReadingHong Kong broadcaster drops Oscars for the first time in 50 years
Hong Kong‘s leading TV broadcaster will not air the Academy Awards next month for the first time in more than half a century. Television…
Continue ReadingHedge fund meltdown is a (another) warning to Wall Street
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Continue ReadingStill not sure what NFTs are? ‘SNL’ explains with Eminem parody
If you still aren’t sure what non-fungible tokens are, or NFTs, “Satuday Night Live” might have an answer. The NFT craze made its…
Continue ReadingDominion lawyer alleges Fox News ‘recklessly disregarded the truth’ on 2020 election claims
The fallout against Fox News and its alleged role in touting false 2020 election claims has now unfolded into another defamation lawsuit. Dominion…
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