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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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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

Indonesia blocks X.com citing porn, gambling restrictions

Indonesia has blocked access to Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter, X.com, over porn and gambling concerns.

July 26, 2023

McDonald’s fined for child labor violations in Louisiana, Texas

McDonald's franchise operators in two states have been cited by the Department of Labor for violating child labor laws.

July 26, 2023

Teslas barred from Chinese city during Xi’s visit

A Chinese city has banned Teslas from certain areas ahead of a planned visit by President Xi Jinping.

July 26, 2023

‘Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions’ postponed due to strike

The annual "Tournament of Champions" hosted by the TV show "Jeopardy!" is the latest victim of the Hollywood labor battle.

July 26, 2023

Teamsters win deal with UPS as unions buck businesses from coast to coast

The Teamsters Union secured significant concessions from UPS on Tuesday to avoid a massive strike, but other labor conflicts still rage across the U.S.

July 25, 2023

UPS and Teamsters avoid historic strike with tentative contract

UPS and the Teamsters Union on Tuesday reached a conditional agreement that helps the company avoid a massive strike.

July 25, 2023

California moves to protect countertop makers from lung disease

A California safety board voted last week to increase protection for workers making countertops after several developed deadly lung disease.

July 25, 2023

FedEx pilots reject contract deal as negotiations continue

Unionized FedEx pilots declined a tentative contract deal Monday that would have boosted pay by at least 30%.

July 25, 2023

UPS to offer better deal to Teamsters ahead of next week’s talks

UPS officials on Wednesday said they want to return to the bargaining table to deliver a sweeter deal to the Teamsters to avoid a strike.

July 20, 2023

Threads’ active users drop out dramatically

It seems the initial buzz of popularity is running out at Threads.

July 20, 2023

Virtual memorial held for explorer who died in Titan submersible implosion

The company that has the sole rights to all items on board the shipwrecked Titanic, RMS Titanic, Inc, held a virtual memorial this week for French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, who perished in the Titan submersible implosion.

July 20, 2023

Man, 71, dies in Death Valley National Park as temperatures soar

A 71-year-old man died this week in California's Death Valley National Park after experiencing severe heat.

July 20, 2023

Dollar General on the hook for $17 million in workplace-safety fines

Dollar General, one of the most profitable retail stores in the country, still owes at least $17 million worth of fines related to workplace safety violations.

July 19, 2023