US requires more tests for safety switches on Boeing 737 jets
Federal regulators will require more frequent testing of switches on Boeing 737s that trigger warnings to pilots about a dangerous loss of cabin pressure.
Netflix fires marketing execs after critical comments made on Slack
Netflix has dismissed three senior film marketing executives, reportedly because of comments they made over Slack about management.
US reinforces Huawei stance as Biden meets with Merkel
The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security reinforced the United States' position against Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Thursday, as President Joe Biden met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
US airline passengers face flight delays, cancellations. What's to blame?
In recent weeks, major U.S. carriers have been faced unprecedented weather at some of their biggest hubs – resulting in an "unusually high number" of delays and cancelations.
Houston restaurant claims Uber Eats hasn't paid it for orders totaling $20K since opening
Birria Los Primos claims it hasn't received a single payment from the online food ordering and delivery platform since opening in March.
Disney moving thousands of jobs from California to Florida: 'Business-friendly climate'
The Walt Disney Company is the latest business to plan to move some operations out of California in favor of a lower-taxed state.
Bezos' Blue Origin space flight crew to include 18-year-old student
Blue Origin revealed Thursday that Oliver Daemen, an 18-year-old student and aspiring pilot, will join Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on the firm’s inaugural space flight later this month.
Blue Origin says first paying customer on New Shepard will be youngest person in space
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin announced Thursday that an 18-year-old would be the first paying customer to fly onboard its New Shepard suborbital rocket — and the youngest person to ever go to space.
Ford made a $1.8 million Mustang mistake
Ford is offering to pay 450 Australian Mustang Mach 1 buyers $4,040 each after an error was discovered in the marketing materials for the vehicle that promised features it doesn't have.
Consumers' Research launches 'Woka-Cola' campaign targeting the company for hypocrisy
Consumers' Research, an educational nonprofit dedicated to consumer information, on Thursday launched a number of advertising efforts targeting Coca-Cola over its "woke" political narratives.
Sen. Graham says he'd 'go to war' for Chick-fil-A after outrage at chain on Catholic campus
Sen. Lindsey Graham said he is ready to “go to war” for Chick-fil-A after some students and faculty members at Notre Dame denounced a proposal to open the fast-food chain on campus.
US urges 50,000 Chevy Bolt owners to park outside because of fire risks
U.S. auto safety regulators on Wednesday urged about 50,000 owners of General Motors electric Chevrolet Bolt vehicles that were recalled last year to park outside and away from homes and other structures after charging because of fire risks.
Giants' Saquon Barkley will have endorsement money converted to Bitcoin
New York Giants superstar running back Saquon Barkley announced on Wednesday that he plans on having all of his endorsement money converted to Bitcoin, which is equivalent to more than $10 million per year.
Jeff Bezos donates $200 million to Smithsonian to renovate Air and Space Museum, build new education center
Jeff Bezos made the largest donation to the Smithsonian since the museum was first founded this week, giving $70 million to renovate the National Air and Space Museum and $130 million to build a new education complex.
Netflix plans video games expansion, hires game development VP from Facebook
Netflix hired Mike Verdu as its vice president of game development.
Texas Rep. Pat Fallon dumped Microsoft stock before Pentagon nixed $10B JEDI contract
A congressman who supervises the Defense Department’s tech spending dumped up to $250,000 worth of Microsoft stock two weeks before the Pentagon revealed it was canceling a $10 billion contract with the software giant, according to public documents.
Private island featured on Netflix’s ‘World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’ listed for sale
The 2010-built home is hidden among the trees on this island accessible only by boat. It is off-grid and powered by rooftop solar panels plus a backup generator.
Twitter sees 26% increase in governments' requests to remove content from journalists, news outlets
India and the United States were the top two governments making information requests to Twitter, followed by Japan and France.
That was fleeting: Twitter kills off ephemeral 'fleets'
Twitter is disappearing its disappearing tweets, called fleets, after they didn’t catch on.
Over 150 companies urge Congress to pass Voting Rights Act
More than 150 companies including Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook urged lawmakers to introduce and pass legislation reforming voting rights in a letter signed on Wednesday.



















