Berlin – In the beginning of the collective bargaining round in the metal and electrical industry, IG Metall is demanding an 8 percent increase in wages and training allowances for its members. The board of directors of the union decided on Monday. Jörg Hofmann, First Chairman of IG Metall, said: “The employees need relief, also… Continue reading For employees and the economy: wages must rise by 8 percent!
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Target ‘Deal Days’ 2022: The 17 Best Deals We Found
There’s no place like Target. While shopping online doesn’t instill the same frenzy as getting lost in Bullseye’s Playground, the Target Deal Days sale still offers an exciting excuse to browse the virtual aisles. (As if any of us ever needed another excuse to make a quick Target run.) The sale runs through July 13,… Continue reading Target ‘Deal Days’ 2022: The 17 Best Deals We Found
As Elon Musk Walks, Twitter Workers Say No One’s in Charge
A number of executives have already left the company in the wake of Musk launching his takeover bid, impacting countless others further down the food chain. “The feeling internally is that people have been applying for jobs, and they’re going to keep applying for jobs,” says the first Twitter staffer. Employees say they felt particularly… Continue reading As Elon Musk Walks, Twitter Workers Say No One’s in Charge
FTC says it will pursue companies that exploit location and health data
In the wake of new privacy concerns post-Roe, the FTC has warned companies and data brokers that it would crack down on any misuse of health and location data. The agency stopped short of detailing any new steps to safeguard sensitive reproductive health data but stressed it would hunt down companies that break existing data… Continue reading FTC says it will pursue companies that exploit location and health data
Twitter tells Musk his attempt to bail on $44 billion acquisition is ‘invalid and wrongful’
Twitter’s lawyers have hit back at Elon Musk for his attempt to bail on his $44 billion takeover of the company. The company said Friday, immediately following Musk’s official notice that he wanted to terminate the deal, that it was prepared to pursue legal action against him. Now, in a new filing with the SEC,… Continue reading Twitter tells Musk his attempt to bail on $44 billion acquisition is ‘invalid and wrongful’
First James Webb Space Telescope image shows ‘deepest’ view of the universe ever
After 14 years of development and six months of calibration, the James Webb Space Telescope is finally ready to embark on its mission to probe the depths of our cosmos. On Monday, NASA and President Joe Biden shared the first colored image from the space telescope, showcasing a look at the early days of the… Continue reading First James Webb Space Telescope image shows ‘deepest’ view of the universe ever
No, Ubisoft won’t stop you from playing ‘Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD’ on Steam
Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD owners on Steam won’t lose access to the game on September 1st, Ubisoft clarified today after a notice on Valve’s storefront suggested the title would become unplayable later this year. “Current owners of those games will still be able to access, play or redownload them,” a spokesperson for the company told… Continue reading No, Ubisoft won’t stop you from playing ‘Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD’ on Steam
Rivian reportedly plans to lay off around five percent of its workforce
Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly planning to lay off hundreds of workers. While the company hasn’t made a firm decision on mass job cuts, according to Bloomberg, it may shed around five percent of the workforce. With a headcount of more than 14,000, that equates to around 700 employees. Layoffs may be announced in… Continue reading Rivian reportedly plans to lay off around five percent of its workforce
Ford Mustang Mach-E prices up by average of £7700 in 2022
The price of a new Ford Mustang Mach-E has shot up by an average of over £7700 in the last seven months, with one particular variant rising by more than £9300. Prices for the US-built electric SUV – which now starts at £50,030 – were raised by between £2500 and £5980, depending on specification, earlier this month. This follows… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E prices up by average of £7700 in 2022
@Honda: Honda Launches All-New Civic Type R Teaser Page on its Company Website
TOKYO, Japan, July 12, 2022 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today launched a teaser page on its company website to release initial information on the all-new Civic Type R, which is scheduled to go on sale this fall. Honda will hold the world premiere of the all-new model on Thursday, July 21, 2022 (Japan time).… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Launches All-New Civic Type R Teaser Page on its Company Website