Vaughn Cockayne

U.S. approval rate for labor unions hits 57-year high, says Gallup poll

Seven out of 10 Americans now say they have a positive view of labor unions, a 57-year high, according to a new Gallup survey, while the percentage who say they disapprove of unions is at a 57-year low.

August 29, 2024

Robot taxi company expands airport pickup operations in Phoenix

Google's robotaxi company Waymo is now offering 24/7 curbside pickup at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, in yet another expansion for the autonomous vehicle company.

August 27, 2024

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s slashes diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Home improvement retailer Lowe's discontinued some of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs this week, becoming the latest company to back away from DEI.

August 27, 2024

Isaac Hayes’ estate tells Trump to quit using singer’s music at rallies

The Trump campaign is facing a lawsuit from recording legend Isaac Hayes' estate, which has accused the former president of illegally using a copyrighted song at his campaign rallies.

August 27, 2024

Musk endorses California AI-safety bill

Tech billionaire Elon Musk voiced his support for California's SB 1047 this week, saying the government must regulate artificial intelligence.

August 27, 2024

Neuralink says second brain implant patient doing well

Elon Musk's brain implant startup Neuralink announced this week that "Alex," the second person to receive the company's brain-computer interface, is recovering healthily.

August 22, 2024

Office occupancy approaching pre-pandemic levels in some cities

Office foot traffic is picking up, but only in certain places.

August 22, 2024

GM’s Cruise robotaxi recalls 1,200 vehicles to close federal probe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Thursday that it's ending its investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxi after the company issued a recall affecting nearly 1,200 of its autonomous vehicles.

August 22, 2024

Banks that loaned money to Musk for Twitter takeover still holding the bag: Report

The banks that helped Elon Musk buy Twitter in 2022 are still stuck with the $13 billion debt, and it's hurting their bottom lines.

August 22, 2024

Dartmouth hoopsters try to score with unfair labor charge against college

Dartmouth's men's basketball team filed an unfair labor practice charge against the college this week over its refusal to collectively bargain.

August 22, 2024

Conde Nast, OpenAI ink licensing deal

Publishing powerhouse Conde Nast reached a multiyear licensing agreement with OpenAI this week, giving the emerging artificial intelligence company access to even more legacy media.

August 21, 2024

Tesla to recall 9,000 vehicles over faulty roof trim

Tesla is recalling 9,136 of its Model X sports utility vehicles after discovering an issue with the roof trim that could cause car parts to separate.

August 21, 2024

OK to deal: Tesla removes $50K resale penalty from Cybertruck contract

Tesla removed the infamous no-resale clause from its Cybertruck sales contract this week.

August 20, 2024

Waymo doubles its paid rides per week as expansion continues

Google's robotaxi subsidiary Waymo announced Tuesday that it doubled its paid rides per week the past three months, signaling high demand for autonomous taxis even as the company deals with a federal investigation.

August 20, 2024

Harley-Davidson opts out of the DEI business

American motorcycle powerhouse Harley-Davidson has kicked diversity, equity and inclusion to the curb, adding to the list of companies abandoning the initiative.

August 20, 2024

Tesla hiring trainers for its upcoming humanoid robot

Tesla is hiring people to train its humanoid robot project Optimus as the company continues to shift away from electric vehicles.

August 20, 2024

Threads unveils new features to help creators manage their timelines

Meta's "Twitter killer" Threads launched new features this week, aimed at improving users' ability to manage their timelines and increase their audiences.

August 15, 2024

Noncompetes back in business after judge blocks FTC ban

A Florida judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission's rule that would ban noncompete agreements, marking a legal roadblock for the agency.

August 15, 2024

Waymo plans more winter testing as robotaxi expansion continues

Waymo will send its robotaxis to new regions this winter as it keeps expanding.

August 15, 2024

FTC bans AI-generated reviews, fake followers

Marketers will be punished for using AI-generated reviews to inflate the reliability or influence of their products and services, the Federal Trade Commission announced this week.

August 15, 2024