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Vaughn Cockayne

Vaughn Cockayne is a Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Washington Times. He is an Ohio native and holds a bachelor's degree in Multi-Platform Journalism from Bowling Green State University. Vaughn previously worked as a freelance writer, covering data security and privacy issues before joining The Washington Times. He can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.

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Neuralink’s first human brain implant malfunctions

Elon Musk's neural interface company suffered a failure in its first human trial.

May 9, 2024

Mercedes denies accusations of union busting at Alabama plant

Mercedes-Benz rejected allegations this week that it has engaged in anti-union tactics at its Vance, Alabama, plant, which is facing a union election this month.

May 9, 2024

TikTok will automatically label AI-generated content

TikTok on Thursday announced it will automatically slap labels on AI-generated images and videos posted to its platform to better inform users about the content they consume.

May 9, 2024

Musk teases launch of Tesla robotaxis in China

During his trip to China last month, Tesla CEO Elon Musk proposed introducing robotaxis into the country powered by his electric vehicle company's autopilot technology.

May 8, 2024

Tesla orders German factory workers to stay home amid upcoming eco protests

Tesla told workers at its Gigafactory Berlin to stay home Friday after environmental activists said they would protest outside the facility.

May 8, 2024

Regulators demand answers from Tesla over autopilot recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wrote a letter to electric vehicle maker Tesla, seeking answers about the company's massive recall of its autopilot program.

May 7, 2024

Labor board rules Apple violated workers’ rights in New York store

The National Labor Relations Board on Monday said Apple illegally interrogated staff about union sympathies in 2021.

May 7, 2024

Tesla layoffs continue as company trims fat

Layoffs at electric vehicle maker Tesla keep rolling a month after the company announced it would cut 10% of its global workforce.

May 7, 2024

Tesla halts Summer internship program as layoffs continue

Even interns aren't safe from Tesla's recent layoffs.

May 2, 2024

NLRB: Amazon chief broke labor law with union comments

The National Labor Relations Board ruled Thursday that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy violated federal labor law in comments about unionization at the company.

May 2, 2024

Peloton to cut 400 employees, with even CEO on the way out

Exercise equipment manufacturer Peloton on Thursday announced it will ax 15% of its workforce, plus CEO Barry McCarthy.

May 2, 2024

TikTok bringing back UMG performers such as Adele, Taylor Swift, others

TikTok has reached a licensing deal with Universal Music Group, ending a monthslong dry spell where music from Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and other stars were missing from the platform.

May 2, 2024

X extends pact with NFL to expand content scope

X renewed its deal with the National Football League this week to amplify even more content on the platform.

May 1, 2024

Musk confirms EV charging network will expand despite layoffs at Supercharger unit

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that his company will continue expanding its electric vehicle charging network around the U.S., but at a slower pace amid layoffs at the Supercharger department.

May 1, 2024

Volkswagen accepts workers’ vote in favor of joining UAW

Volkswagen accepted the results of the union election at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in April, with workers voting overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers.

May 1, 2024

LinkedIn launches games in bid to keep users engaged

Job networking site LinkedIn jumped into the gaming sphere this week with three new logic and word puzzles.

May 1, 2024

Google workers fired after Israel protest file complaint with labor board

A group of fired Google workers have filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing the tech giant of violating federal labor law after it fired 28 workers protesting the company's cloud computing contract with Israel.

April 30, 2024