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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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Anheuser Busch revenue drops nearly $400 million after Bud Light controversy

The controversy surrounding Bud Light in the U.S. seriously cut into parent company Anheuser Busch's bottom line, according to a recent report.

August 3, 2023

Actress Leah Remini accuses Church of Scientology of harassment in lawsuit

Actress and former member of the Church of Scientology Leah Remini accused the church in a new lawsuit of stalking and harassment.

August 2, 2023

X users can now hide verification status

X, formerly Twitter, is letting verified users hide their verification badges.

August 2, 2023

Reenactment of Parkland school shooting to aid civil case

A reenactment of Florida's Parkland high school mass shooting will take place Friday as part of a civil case.

August 2, 2023

Striking Hollywood writers agree to restart negotiations with studios this week

Striking screenwriters with the Writers Guild of America announced Tuesday that the union will be restarting contract negotiations this week.

August 2, 2023

Amazon rolls out telehealth services nationwide

Amazon Clinic is now available in every state and the District of Columbia, the company announced Tuesday.

August 2, 2023

Regulators open investigation into possible Tesla steering glitches

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a new investigation into possible steering problems in certain Tesla models.

August 1, 2023

Actor Stephen Amell comes out against SAG strike

"Arrow" actor Stephen Amell told fans he does not support the Screen Actors Guild strike, making him likely the most famous SAG member to speak out against the Hollywood labor battle.

August 1, 2023

X marks the wrong spot: Musk’s firm penalized for bright sign on building

Despite taking it down, social media company X will be fined by the city of San Francisco for the construction of an illuminated sign atop its building.

August 1, 2023

AMC boasts biggest week ever during ‘Barbenheimer’ buzz

AMC Theatres says more people went to its venues last week than at any other seven-day period in the company's 103-year history.

August 1, 2023

Teamsters OK tentative deal with UPS

The Teamsters Union voted to approve a tentative deal with UPS on Monday, setting the stage for a unionwide vote this month.

August 1, 2023

Elon Musk announces changes to Twitter’s look amid rebranding

Twitter owner Elon Musk announced upcoming changes to Twitter's look just days after rebranding the social media site as X.

July 27, 2023

Amazon cuts hundreds of Fresh grocery jobs

Amazon announced this week that it will trim hundreds of jobs in its Amazon Fresh grocery stores as part of a restructuring plan.

July 27, 2023

Tesla under investigation in California for autopilot safety, misleading marketing

The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta wants information on Tesla's self-driving technology and marketing strategies, according to CNBC.

July 27, 2023

Twitter took control of the @X handle without paying the owner

Twitter, now known as X, has taken control of the @X handle without compensating its owner.

July 27, 2023

No sweat: SAG yields to heat, cancels 2 days of picketing

The Screen Actors Guild canceled picket lines in New York City on Thursday and Friday over sizzling weather.

July 27, 2023

Chicago unions sign no-strike agreement ahead of Democratic convention

A group of Chicago labor unions signed a labor peace agreement on Tuesday that ensures there will be no strikes during next year's Democratic National Convention.

July 26, 2023