Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four accounting firms, has recently made headlines after dismissing several U.S. staff members who attended two online training sessions simultaneously. The employees, who were…
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Regal Roulette Unveiled: Oasis 2024 Returns to BITS Pilani with Unmatched Glitz and Talent
Oasis, the cultural extravaganza of BITS Pilani, is set to return for its 52nd edition from October 23rd to 27th, 2024. Nestled within the picturesque campus of BITS Pilani in Rajasthan, Oasis…
SpaceX successfully launches a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 20 Starlink satellites SpaceX Expands Starlink with Direct-to-Cell Satellites
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is working on a project called Starlink to provide internet access to the entire world using satellites. On Friday, October 19th, 2024, SpaceX launched another group of…
Automattic offers a nine-month severance package in exchange for resignation. A House Divided: Automattic's Severance Offer and the Future of WordPress
Automattic, the company behind the popular content management system WordPress.com and the open-source foundation WordPress.org, has been thrust into the spotlight once again. Just days after a significant number of employees accepted…
Apple to Launch Business Caller ID Service in 2025 How Apple Business Connect Works
In today’s digital age, spam calls have become an unfortunate part of daily life, with billions of robocalls flooding phones worldwide each year. Apple, always at the forefront of innovation, has recognized…
Federal Government Implements New Rule to Simplify Gym Membership and Subscription Cancellations Introducing the FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule
In the age of digital convenience, signing up for a service can be achieved in just a few clicks. However, canceling those same services is often much more difficult, requiring consumers to…
Donald Trump Warns Google Could Be ‘Close to Shut Down’ Amid Antitrust Scrutiny Google Under Fire: Antitrust Scrutiny and Potential Consequences
Google, the tech behemoth, has long dominated the digital landscape. However, its immense power and market dominance have come under increasing scrutiny from antitrust authorities. This scrutiny has intensified in recent years,…
Ex-Twitter Executives Seek $200 Million Severance as Elon Musk Faces More Legal Battles The Dispute Over Severance Payments
The battle between former Twitter executives and Elon Musk has intensified as the leadership that Musk ousted after acquiring Twitter in 2022—now X—has taken legal action, seeking roughly $200 million in severance…
Tiger Global-backed SaaS Firm Toplyne Shuts Down After 3.5 Years Due to Scaling Challenges
Tiger Global-backed software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup Toplyne has formally shut down after 3.5 years in operation. The company’s founders made the decision to shut down operations and give investors their money back. This…
Foxconn Employees in China Investigated for Bribery and Embezzlement The Allegations: Bribery and Embezzlement
On October 11, 2024, the Chinese government announced that several employees of Foxconn, the world’s largest iPhone assembler, are under investigation for allegedly engaging in bribery and embezzlement. This announcement followed a…