#Fortune workers walkout over claims of unfair labor practices

#Fortune workers walkout over claims of unfair labor practices

“#Fortune workers walkout over claims of unfair labor practices” Fortune’s unionized staffers staged a 24-hour work stoppage on Tuesday over alleged unfair pay practices and other concerns.. Roughly 35 writers, copy editors and other members of the NewsGuild stopped working at 9 a.m. Tuesday over what the union says is the company’s efforts to encourage its members…

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#Google’s new Nest Hub comes with sleep-sensing technology

#Google’s new Nest Hub comes with sleep-sensing technology

“#Google’s new Nest Hub comes with sleep-sensing technology” Google’s next Internet-connected home device will test whether consumers trust the company enough to let it snoop on their sleep. New sleep-sensing technology will be a key feature on Google’s latest version of its Nest Hub, a 7-inch smart screen unveiled Tuesday. Like the previous generation, the…

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#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster

#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster

“#Mitch McConnell warns Democrats against dodging filibuster” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday warned Democrats against scrapping the 60-vote requirement for legislation after a top Senate Democrat accidentally outed plans to steamroll another bill through Congress without Republican votes. McConnell (R-Ky.) did not directly mention the Monday hot-mic revelation from Senate Small Business Committee…

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#Purdue Pharma offer requires Sacklers to pay .3 billion

#Purdue Pharma offer requires Sacklers to pay $4.3 billion

“#Purdue Pharma offer requires Sacklers to pay $4.3 billion” Purdue Pharma filed a bankruptcy plan on Monday that would resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits by restructuring the OxyContin maker into an entity that would steer profits to plaintiffs and require the company’s Sackler family owners to contribute nearly $4.3 billion to the settlement. The plan…

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#GameStop stock crashes again as Reddit rally fades

#GameStop stock crashes again as Reddit rally fades

“#GameStop stock crashes again as Reddit rally fades” GameStop shares plummeted for a second straight day Tuesday as Reddit’s favorite stock continued to ride a massive wave of volatility. The Texas-based retailer’s stock price sank nearly 22 percent to an intraday low of $172.35 after hovering above $200 for three consecutive days. The shares pared…

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#Feds investigating ‘violent’ Tesla-trailer crash in Detroit

#Feds investigating ‘violent’ Tesla-trailer crash in Detroit

“#Feds investigating ‘violent’ Tesla-trailer crash in Detroit” The US government’s highway safety agency is sending a team to Detroit to investigate a crash involving a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Monday night that a special crash investigation team will go to the city to investigate the “violent…

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#Did Cardi B fart during her Grammys ‘WAP’ performance?

#Did Cardi B fart during her Grammys ‘WAP’ performance?

“#Did Cardi B fart during her Grammys ‘WAP’ performance?” Megan Thee Stallion walked away with three Grammys for her remix of “Savage” with Beyonce — but it was “WAP” collaborator Cardi B who gave her a moment to remember during their electrifying, X-rated performance. “Slang me so hard almost made me fart,” the “Up” rapper…

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