Facebook plans to change name, report says; social media reacts
Social media users reacted on Tuesday to a report that Facebook plans to rename its parent company as early as next week.
Texas-based Southwest, American to abide by Biden vaccine mandate despite conflicting ban from governor
Southwest and American Airlines, both based out of Texas, reportedly plan to continue requiring the vaccine for its employees despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s new ban on vaccine mandates this week.
Netflix employee who was suspended after Dave Chappelle criticism is reinstated
A software engineer who was suspended by Netflix after she criticized Dave Chappelle’s Netflix standup special for what she claimed were anti-transgender jokes in a viral tweet and after attending a quarterly meeting meant for higher-ups said she was reinstated this week.
Kaiser Permanente suspends more than 2,200 workers for ignoring vaccine mandate
Kaiser Permanente has suspended more than 2,200 employees who have not yet gotten vaccinated, according to reports.
Schumer says deal reached for vote to avoid government shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced an agreement late Wednesday for a Thursday morning vote to avoid a government shutdown.
Delta urges other airlines to share internal 'no fly' lists as unruly passenger incidents rise
Delta is urging airlines to coordinate with each other by sharing internal “no fly” lists, arguing a ban doesn’t work if a passenger can travel on another airline.
Amazon, Facebook, Pfizer join coalition of 33 companies vowing to hire Afghan refugees in US
Amazon, Facebook and Pfizer have joined a group of 33 companies vowing to hire refugees coming into the U.S. from Afghanistan.
Pelosi hears from GOP as Dem bill directs $200M to park in her San Francisco district
Republicans cried foul this week over $200 million earmarked in the House Democrats’ massive $3.5 trillion budget resolution for the Presidio Park in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco district, according to reports.
Rick Scott blasts Kodak's apology to China for Xinjiang photos, claims it 'empowers' Beijing's 'abuses'
Kodak's apology to China's government and its removal of an Instagram post showing the situation in Xinjiang had U.S. Sen. Rick Scott "deeply concerned,” the Florida Republican said Wednesday.