#Texas teen wins 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee

#Texas teen wins 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee

“Texas teen wins 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee” A seven-letter word for a small aquatic bird stood between Texas teen Harini Logan and the title of National Spelling Bee champion.  Logan, 14, from San Antonio, won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee and a $50,000 cash prize on Thursday in National Harbor, Maryland, after nailing…

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#Apple gives retail workers flexible hours amid union threats

#Apple gives retail workers flexible hours amid union threats

“Apple gives retail workers flexible hours amid union threats” Apple is feeling the heat from labor activists.  The iPhone maker is rolling out improvements to its retail scheduling policies in an attempt to placate dissatisfied workers amid a unionization push, Bloomberg reported.  Apple will up the amount of time between retail workers’ scheduled shifts to…

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#US probing phantom braking in Teslas after complaints

#US probing phantom braking in Teslas after complaints

“US probing phantom braking in Teslas after complaints” More than 750 Tesla owners have complained to US safety regulators that cars operating on the automaker’s partially automated driving systems have suddenly stopped on roadways for no apparent reason. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed the number in a detailed information request letter to Tesla…

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#Texas Uber passengers leave phones, IDs, dentures in cars

#Texas Uber passengers leave phones, IDs, dentures in cars

“Texas Uber passengers leave phones, IDs, dentures in cars” Texas took top honors on Uber’s 2022 Lost & Found Index, which found that three Lone Star cities have the most forgetful passengers who are leaving behind everything from their phones and vaping paraphernalia to dentures and even breast pumps. Austin, the state capital and home…

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#No vax required after DeSantis threatens fine

#No vax required after DeSantis threatens fine

“No vax required after DeSantis threatens fine” The Special Olympics bowed to pressure from Florida officials and will scrap vaccination requirements for athletes at its event this weekend after the state threatened the games’ governing body with $27.5 million in fines, according to a report. The event, which is being held in Orlando, is expected…

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#’Lots of luck on his trip to the Moon’

#’Lots of luck on his trip to the Moon’

“‘Lots of luck on his trip to the Moon’” President Joe Biden took a dismissive jab at Elon Musk over reports that the mogul has a “super bad feeling” about the American economy.  “Lots of luck on his trip to the moon,” a sarcastic Biden said at a press conference Friday when asked about Musk’s…

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#’Crimes of the Future’ is the year’s most shocking movie

#’Crimes of the Future’ is the year’s most shocking movie

“‘Crimes of the Future’ is the year’s most shocking movie” At Thursday night’s New York premiere of “Crimes of the Future,” controversial director David Cronenberg issued an ominous warning: “Maybe we’ll see you at the end.”  movie review Running time: 107 minutes. Rated R (strong disturbing violent content and grisly images, graphic nudity and some…

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