Category: Companies

Dan Bongino Reveals the Real Reason He Departed Fox News

Former Fox News host Dan Bongino revealed why he departed the network amid rumors and speculation surrounding Tucker Carlson, who exited the network just days later. Bongino confirmed that he was leaving Fox News in April but signaled at the time that the parting was mutual. However, after Carlson’s exit, there were also rumors about why…


Former Anheuser-Busch Executive Says Bud Light Backlash Isn’t ‘Going Away’

A former Anheuser-Busch executive is warning that the Bud Light boycott isn’t going away anytime in the near future after the brand reported yet another decline in sales amid the backlash over its decision to engage in an advertising campaign with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. “Consumers feel like they’re having an impact. And every single…


Twitter Blames Microsoft For Data Misuse in Potential Future Conflict Over AI

Twitter is accusing Microsoft of misusing its API data access in a move that could foreshadow a potential conflict over the data access of AI systems. In a May 18 letter (pdf) to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Twitter said that Microsoft “may have been in violation” of multiple provisions of the Twitter Developer Agreement for…


Target Recalls Nearly 5 Million Candles After Reports of Burns and Lacerations

Target is recalling nearly 5 million candles following reports of dozens of the products cracking while burning, injuring at least six people. One lot of Threshold glass candles was sold at Target locations and Target.com between August 2019 and March 2023, costing between $3 and $20, according to the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in a…


Google May Delete Your Gmail Account: Here’s How to Stop It

Tech giant Google announced that it will delete any accounts that have been inactive for at least two years—including Gmail and YouTube accounts. Google’s policy of deleting accounts will start in December 2023, and it will include Google accounts including YouTube, Google Docs, Google Meet, Google Calendar, Google Photos, and Gmail. The company said it will…


Delta CEO Warns More Government Regulations Could Raise Ticket Prices

Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, revealed Wednesday that government regulations recently unveiled by the Biden administration could lead to higher ticket prices. Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans for new rules that would require airlines to compensate passengers and cover expenses for meals and hotel rooms should flights be delayed…


UK Unveils £1 Billion Semiconductor Strategy

The UK government has unveiled its semiconductor strategy, which it said would secure the country’s position as a “global science and technology superpower.” But the long-awaited policy paper was met with mixed reactions, with some companies calling it “flaccid” and lacking in ambition. Under the 20-year plan, the government pledged around £200 million ($248 million) by 2025 and…


CNN Parent Company CEO Makes Surprise Comment After Trump Town Hall

The CEO of CNN’s parent company responded to recent criticism against his network by saying that it needs to “show both sides” in order to rebrand. David Zaslav, the chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, told a media conference Thursday that CNN needs to shift from a “left-leaning” network to “show both sides of every…


Climate Protesters Disrupt Democrats, Financiers, Big Tech at Energy Summit

The Politico Energy Summit on May 18 revealed a growing fissure between the Biden administration and the left wing of its base, as the president seeks to position himself as a centrist ahead of the 2024 election. As Citi’s Val Smith spoke during a panel discussion, a protester piped up to demand that Smith’s bank…


IN-DEPTH: ‘It’s Criminal’: Central Wisconsin Communities Unite to Stave Off Looming Wind Turbine Industry

Central Wisconsin communities are coordinating efforts to shine a light into the flickering shadow cast by a looming wind turbine industry. “There is a revolt happening here,” attorney Marti Machtan told The Epoch Times. “I’ve never seen our communities engage like this in my life.” Machtan is a member of Farmland First, an organization that…