The U.S. National Labor Relations board accused Apple of interfering with workers’ rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of social media and workplace messaging app Slack, the agency said on Friday.The NLRB complaint, issued on Thursday, accuses the iPhone maker of maintaining unlawful work rules around the acceptable uses of Slack, illegally firing an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, requiring another worker to delete a social media post, and creating the impression that employees were being surveilled via social media.This is the second time the NLRB has hit Apple with a…
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WASHINGTON — The defense tech firm Anduril Industries announced a strategic partnership with California-based startup Impulse Space to develop advanced in-space maneuvering capabilities. The companies plan to pursue military and defense contracts for space missions that involve complex orbital maneuvers, Anduril said Oct. 11. The collaboration will focus on demonstrating “highly maneuverable space missions,” including military operations in nontraditional orbits that require more sophisticated navigation and agility. Impulse Space, an emerging player in the field of in-space transportation, is known for its development of orbital transfer vehicles designed to move satellites between various orbits. The startup’s Mira orbital transfer vehicle…
Robert Lighthizer, former US trade representative, speaks during an event with former US President Donald Trump, not pictured, at Precision Components Group in York, Pennsylvania, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s longtime trade adviser is apparently telling Wall Street money managers that if the Republican presidential nominee is reelected, he could start implementing his sweeping tariff proposals quickly after taking office, according to policy analysts at Piper Sandler.”We’ve heard from a number of clients that Trump’s former US Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, has been meeting with investor groups and telling them that Trump could announce 60% Chinese tariffs and 10% across-the-board tariffs shortly…
Lan Fo’an, China’s finance minister, center, speaks as Zheng Shanjie, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), left, and Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), listen during a news conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBEIJING — China’s Minister of Finance Lan Fo’an told reporters Saturday during a highly anticipated press briefing that the central government has room to increase debt and the deficit.He emphasized that the space for a deficit increase is “rather large,” but noted such policies are still under…
Finneas has covered Radiohead‘s ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Check it out below. READ MORE: On The Cover – Finneas: “I don’t know anything as strong as mine and Billie’s creative bond” Last year, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke revealed that he cried when he first heard ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ played back to him, and said that seeing Jeff Buckley live helped him embrace and get comfortable with his voice on the track when recording it in 1995. Since then, a host of musicians have shared their take on the song. In 2012, Frank Ocean covered the anthem…
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks at the Detroit Economic Club on October 10, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty ImagesDonald Trump on Thursday said he supports making interest on car loans fully tax deductible, the latest in a suite of tax-cut promises the Republican presidential nominee has made in the weeks before Election Day.Trump, in prepared remarks delivered in a lengthy speech at the Detroit Economic Club, compared the plan to an existing tax deduction on mortgage interest.He also promised to bar Chinese-made autonomous vehicles from driving on American roads if he defeats Democratic nominee…
11 Oct 2024 Fresh Young Adult Novels to Fly Away With Ready to escape into new worlds? Our selection of fresh young adult novels offers thrilling adventures, unforgettable characters, and captivating stories that will take you on an unforgettable journey. Whether you’re in the mood for fantasy, romance, or heartfelt coming-of-age tales, these books promise to spark your imagination and keep you turning pages late into the night. Kianola by Nathan Roth Release Date: September 16 2024 Can a hero in-game become a hero in real life? Middle school challenges collide with the freedom of an online fantasy world. Nole,…
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Oscar®-nominee Rachel McAdams arrives at The 88th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Credit/Provider: Sara Wood / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.Preview:Rachel McAdams is in talks for new horror thriller ‘Send Help.’Sam Raimi is on board to direct the movie.Damian Shannon and Mark Swift wrote the script.Is Rachel McAdams ready to be the latest muse for director Sam Raimi? If so, she might want to consult with Bruce Campbell or ‘Drag Me to Hell’s Alison Lohman about how that goes.Still, the actor has form with Raimi –– she reprised the role of Dr. Christine Palmer…
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune has now been delayed from October 14th, 2024 until 2025. That means diehard fans will have to wait even longer to see Pat Sajak’s final spin. This is disheartening for those who do not care for Ryan Seacrest, who Pat passed the torch for Season 42. So, why has this happened? Keep reading for more details. Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune Delayed Until 2025 Fans were thrilled to learn that Pat Sajak would be back for one more spin on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. When he announced he would be leaving WoF at the end of Season…
10th-anniversary product! Yes, the Apple Watch series has existed for a decade, and the Apple Watch Series 10 smartwatch is a special product. At least, this is what the rumour mills claimed before the company’s September launch event. Well, it’s finally here, and I have been living with the Apple Watch Series 10 for almost two weeks now, and no, it’s not entirely different from what we expect from Apple.To put some context, the iPhone X, launched in 2017, was a 10th-anniversary product that refreshed the design language of iPhones. It was one of the stepping stones of the iPhone…
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield dipped below 4.10% on Friday as investors assessed the latest inflation data that came in cooler than expected.The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped less than a basis point to 4.088%, after having ended last week at 3.97%.The yield on the 2-year Treasury was down about 5 basis points to 3.949%.Yields and prices move in opposite directions. One basis point equals 0.01%.The producer price index — a measure of wholesale prices — came in unchanged in September, below consensus expectations of a 0.1% increase last month, according to Dow Jones.The yield on the 10-year Treasury…
Napheesa Collier, #24 of the Minnesota Lynx, scores the game-winning basket during the game against the New York Liberty in Game 1 of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Oct. 10, 2024.Nathaniel S. Butler | National Basketball Association | Getty ImagesBasketball fans will have even more chances to see their favorite stars play in the Women’s National Basketball Association in the 2025 season.WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that the league will expand its regular season from 40 games to 44 games, and its Finals series from five games to seven games, both beginning next…
Boeing 737 MAX airliners are pictured at the company’s factory in Renton, Washington, on Sept. 12, 2024.Stephen Brashear | APBoeing will cut 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 people, as the company’s losses mount and a machinist strike that has idled its aircraft factories enters its fifth week. It will also push back the long-delayed launch of its new wide-body airplane.The manufacturer will not deliver its still-uncertified 777X wide-body plane until 2026, putting it some six years behind schedule. The company in August paused flight tests of the aircraft when it discovered structural damage in one of them. It…
Danish Chilean artist Molina’s debut album, When You Wake Up, moves fluidly between overlayed samples, Broadcast-adjacent arpeggiated synths, and woolly guitar riffs. The producer took up new instruments, such as the guitar and bass, to further expand her horizons. “I hoped that would create some immediate and unintended material that I had no control over,” Molina said in a press release, “which, for me, is being present.” The brain-rattling LP also features guest appearances from electro-pop musician and fellow Dane ML Buch, as well as the artist GB.Listen on Apple MusicListen on SpotifyListen on TidalListen on Amazon MusicListen/Buy at BandcampDua…
Michael Shvartsman walks following a hearing at the Manhattan Federal Court, in New York City, U.S. July 20, 2023. Amr Alfiky | ReutersProsecutors are asking a New York federal court judge to sentence two brothers to years in prison for their admitted insider trading in a blank-check company’s securities before it announced a planned merger with Trump Media.Prosecutors want Florida venture capitalist Michael Shvartsman, who made more than $18 million in illicit trading profits, to be sentenced next Thursday to between 46 months and 57 months in prison, a court filing shows.And they want his brother, Gerald Shvartsman, to be sentenced…
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Military field jackets have occupied a key place in the men’s fashion world ever since they were first introduced by the US Army during WWII. As a key part of the US Military uniform for decades, the field jacket adorned the shoulder of many men during their service and these soldiers grew to love the jackets for their comfort and functionality. We’re going to go on a deep dive into the 7 best field jackets over the course of this article. This list features both classic field jackets, which are either vintage originals or replicas of military jackets that were…