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Politico's Supreme Court Scoop Boosts Security Concerns
In breaking news of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would strike down 50 years of abortion policy, Politico's most impactful moment also put the news organization squarely in the middle of one of society's most contentious issues.
Amazon Workers in NYC Reject Union in a Reversal of Fortune
Amazon workers at a warehouse on New York City's Staten Island overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday.
Amazon, Union Face Off in a Rematch Election in New York
A second labor win could give workers in other Amazon facilities — and at other companies — the motivation they need to launch similar efforts.
Elon Musk's Big Plans for Twitter: What We Know so Far
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has laid out some bold, if still vague, plans for transforming Twitter into a place of "maximum fun" once he buys the social media platform for $44 billion and takes it private.
China Grants First Driverless Taxi Permits to Baidu, Pony.ai
China has granted Chinese internet services company Baidu and a rival autonomous car company, Pony.ai, permits to provide driverless ride-hailing services to the public in Beijing
Airbnb Allows Employees to Live and Work from Anywhere
Airbnb will allow its employees to live and work almost anywhere around the world, fully embracing a remote work policy to attract staff and ensure flexibility.
The Small-Batch Sensations of Massachusetts's Tree House Craft Cannabis
Would you care for a scoop of cannabis ice cream? How about a refreshing seltzer infused with THC? Or instead of an edible, what about a pre-foreplay, cannabis-infused personal lubricant? For all your cannabis needs, check out Tree House Cannabis.
California Subpoenas ExxonMobil in Probe of Plastics Waste
California's attorney general subpoenaed ExxonMobil as part of what he called a first-of-its-kind broader investigation into the petroleum industry for its alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis.
In NYC, Ads for Jobs Will Have to Say What They Pay
Help wanted. The job: Putting one of the nation's most far-reaching salary disclosure laws into practice. Location: New York City.
Russian Court Fines Meta, TikTok for LGBTQ+ Content
Russia's draconian anti-gay "propaganda" law from 2013 isn't just an all-purpose tool for oppression; it's also handy for raising a few rubles. Case in point: A Russian court's fining of Meta and TikTok for LGBTQ+ content.
Looking for Things Queer Near You? Try 'Everywhere Is Queer'
When Charlie Sprinkman traveled 42 of the 50 states for his job as a representative of an organic beverage company in 2019, he often Googled "queer hangouts here" and came up empty. So he decided to create his own.
Walmart's Active Shorts Image Reveals Something XXL
Walmart does not come to mind when it comes to provocative and sexy images, but an EDGE colleague found this ad on their website of a buff man modeling a pair of men's active shorts with something XXL in full view.
DeSantis Rescinded Disney's Self-Government; Now What?
The dissolution measure was passed quickly in the Republican-controlled statehouse without public study of its impact and was hastily signed into law by DeSantis. The ramifications are unclear.
Musk's Twitter Plans May Fuel Abuse of LGBTQ+, other Minorities, but Many Won't Quit
Women, racial minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups are alarmed about Musk's plans for Twitter - but most users will likely stay anyway.
Ideas on Mute? Study: Remote Meetings Dampen Brainstorming
Video meetings dampen brainstorming because we are so hyper-focused on the face in that box that we don't let our eyes and minds wander as much, a new study found.
What Musk's Past Tweets Reveal about Twitter's Next Owner
Three days before Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter, the world's richest man tweeted a photo of Bill Gates and used a crude sexual term to make fun of his belly.
Musk's 'Free Speech' Push for Twitter: Repeating History?
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is spending $44 billion to acquire Twitter with the stated aim of turning it into a haven for "free speech." There's just one problem: The social platform has been down this road before, and it didn't end well.
After Pot Conviction, NY Couple Plans for Legal Dispensary
The justice system locked up a disproportionate number of Hispanics and Blacks for drug crimes. New York officials want to address this, ensuring a place in the market for people who were prosecuted.
Elon Musk has an Agreement to Acquire Twitter for About $44B
Billionaire Elon Musk has reached an agreement to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion, the company said.
Reports: Twitter in Talks with Musk over Bid to Buy Platform
Sources said the two sides were discussing details, including a timeline and fees if an agreement was signed and then fell apart. The people said the situation was fluid and fast-moving.