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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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Musk can avoid testimony in Tesla crash lawsuit

Tesla CEO Elon Musk won't be forced to testify in a wrongful death lawsuit involving one of his electric vehicles.

January 4, 2024

TGI Fridays closes dozens of eateries around U.S.

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays closed 36 underperforming locations this week as part of a restructuring effort at the company.

January 4, 2024

SpaceX illegally fired workers for complaining about Elon Musk, labor relations official claims

An official with the National Labor Relations Board filed an official complaint against SpaceX on Wednesday, claiming the company illegally fired eight employees for penning a letter criticizing CEO Elon Musk's posts.

January 3, 2024

Xerox cutting 15% of its workforce

Office equipment manufacturer Xerox announced it will cut thousands from its workforce Wednesday to streamline the business.

January 3, 2024

Canadian airline’s unionized crew members reject proposed contract

Cabin crew members said no to a tentative contract with Canada's Air Transat on Tuesday, setting up a possible strike.

January 3, 2024

YouTube’s biggest creator refuses Musk’s offer to place videos on X

The loudest voice on YouTube rejected Elon Musk's proposal to post his videos on X.

January 3, 2024

Ford recalls F-150 over rollaway risk

An issue with a rear axle hub bolt caused Ford to issue a recall Wednesday on over 112,000 F-150 trucks in the U.S.

January 3, 2024

Indiana autoworkers gear up for major strike

United Auto Workers leadership this week said the first big strike of 2024 could happen at an Indiana transmission plant.

January 3, 2024

Magnet toys at Walmart recalled over choking hazard

Magnetic balls sold at Walmart were recalled Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which cited serious health concerns with the product.

December 29, 2023

X must reveal content moderation approach, California judge rules

This week, a California judge denied X's attempt to get around a state law requiring social media companies to disclose their moderation policies.

December 29, 2023

Boeing wants airlines to investigate possible missing parts on 737 jet

After discovering a loose bolt on the rudder system of one of its 737 Max planes, Boeing is asking airlines to inspect their aircraft.

December 28, 2023

LinkedIn ad revenue rockets as advertisers leave X

Career-centered social media site LinkedIn is raking in ad revenue as X's advertising exodus continues.

December 28, 2023

Musk lashes out at media for robot attack story

Tech billionaire Elon Musk isn't happy with how the media covered a 2021 Tesla factory injury report involving a robot that came to light this week.

December 28, 2023

Apple Watches back on sale after emergency appeal

Apple again can sell the newest versions of Apple Watches after a late appeal temporarily blocked the U.S. International Trade Commission's import ban.

December 28, 2023