Twitter employees on Friday braced for widespread layoffs as part of new owner Elon Musk’s broad overhaul of the social platform. In a letter to employees obtained by multiple media outlets, the company said that workers would find out by 9 a.m. Pacific Standard Time if they had been laid …
Read More »“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler on “the shock” of Chadwick Boseman’s death and making the sequel
Ryan Coogler became the first Black director to make a $1 billion-grossing movie when “Black Panther” broke box-office records in 2018. Now, he’s back with the sequel, one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year: “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” But after Chadwick Boseman, who starred in the first “Black Panther” …
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Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid was sentenced on Tuesday to three years in prison for driving drunk, speeding and hitting two parked cars last year, leaving a 5-year-old girl with a serious brain injury. Reid pleaded guilty in September to driving while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. …
Read More »Americans expected to give fewer gifts this holiday season
With the holidays around the corner and inflation still running hot, many consumers are starting their shopping early this year. Because overall product prices are up about 10%, shoppers are likely make fewer purchases and give fewer gifts, while spending roughly as much as they did collectively last year. That …
Read More »The best airlines for holiday travel using travel rewards
If you’re seeing Halloween decorations at the store, you should take that as a sign the holiday travel season is just around the corner. Cue the expensive flights! If you’re relying on points and miles to cover the cost, you might want to consider whether booking award flights for the …
Read More »Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on “Face the Nation,” Oct. 23, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA commissioner and a member of the Pfizer board, that aired Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: And we turn now to former FDA commissioner, Pfizer board member Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Dr. Gottlieb, …
Read More »2 employees killed in Dallas hospital shooting
Two employees were shot and killed in a Dallas hospital Saturday morning, authorities said. The male suspect was shot and wounded by responding police. The situation unfolded at approximately 11 a.m. local time at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, according to a news release from the Methodist Health System. Methodist Health …
Read More »James Corden accused of being “abusive” toward Balthazar restaurant staff in New York City
James Corden, host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” was briefly banned from a popular New York City restaurant on Monday after the owner accused him of being “abusive” to his staff over order errors. Corden’s ban was lifted after he called to apologize, the restaurateur said. “James Corden is …
Read More »Bank CEOs becoming more pessimistic about the U.S. economy
The outlook for the U.S. economy from Wall Street’s biggest banks is getting gloomier, with many top executives saying they’re preparing for a potential recession. Following the short but potent pandemic recession in 2020, bank CEOs have spent the past year and a half trumpeting the strength of the economy …
Read More »New York attorney general asks court to block Trump Organization from moving assets
New York State Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Thursday for a preliminary injunction to prohibit the Trump Organization from transferring any assets without court approval, claiming the company “appears to be taking steps to restructure its business to avoid” liability in a massive lawsuit filed by James’ office …
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