In-person Apple Camp creative sessions for kids have been on hold for the past two years due to the pandemic, but Apple is bringing them back now that it’s safer to get together. The company will hold in-store sessions worldwide between June 20th and August 31st, and it’s launching a new, two-hour format built for… Continue reading In-person Apple Camp creative sessions return June 20th
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Netflix and Mo’Nique settle lawsuit over alleged discrimination
Netflix has settled a lawsuit from comedian and actor Mo’Nique that accused the company of racial and gender bias. Both parties this week moved to dismiss the suit, which was filed in 2019. “The matter has been amicably resolved,” a representative for Mo’Nique told The Hollywood Reporter. The two sides started talks over a comedy… Continue reading Netflix and Mo’Nique settle lawsuit over alleged discrimination
North Carolina Nail Salon Owner Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Compelling a Victim’s Labor for Almost Two Years
U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced defendant Thuy Tien Luong, 38, of Charlotte, North Carolina, to 15 years in prison and ordered her to pay $75,000 in restitution to the victim. A federal jury previously convicted the defendant of forced labor on Jan. 8, 2021, following a five-day trial. According to the evidence… Continue reading North Carolina Nail Salon Owner Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Compelling a Victim’s Labor for Almost Two Years
RNB agreement: Electric car VAT from 2023
The government parties and SV in the Storting have agreed to introduce VAT for purchase amounts over NOK 500,000 for electric cars from 1.1.2023. The support for electric vans will be raised from 30 to 40 percent of the additional cost by choosing electric. Here you can read BIL’s comment: An era is over It… Continue reading RNB agreement: Electric car VAT from 2023
Beat the fuel crisis: easy driving tips to save 25% in fuel costs
The goal is always to carry momentum. If you’ve ever tried pushing a car from standstill, you will understand why, because getting it moving requires the most effort. The same is true for your engine, so get it moving and keep it moving and get off the accelerator as quickly as possible, modern cars are designed… Continue reading Beat the fuel crisis: easy driving tips to save 25% in fuel costs
Toyota considering hot GR bZ4X performance EV
Toyota engineers are investigating the feasibility of a GR-branded performance version of the new Toyota bZ4X electric SUV – but won’t commit to the project until they are sure it can live up to the badge. The bZ4X is the Japanese firm’s first series production SUV. Toyota showed a bZ4X GR Sport concept at the Tokyo… Continue reading Toyota considering hot GR bZ4X performance EV
True Global Ventures hits first close of $146m follow-on Web 3.0 fund …
Singapore-based venture capital firm True Global Ventures has secured the first close of its $146 million follow-on fund focused on later-stage Web 3.0 startups. According to a statement by the firm, the True Global Ventures 4 Plus (TGV4 Plus) Follow On Fund received a general partner (GP) commitment of over $62 million — or over… Continue reading True Global Ventures hits first close of $146m follow-on Web 3.0 fund …
Lee Fixel files to raise $1.5b for latest Addition Four fund
Lee Fixel, a former partner at New York-based investment firm Tiger Global, is seeking to raise $1.5 billion for Addition Four, the latest venture capital vehicle of his investment firm, according to a regulatory filing. The filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) comes less than a year after Addition, which was founded… Continue reading Lee Fixel files to raise $1.5b for latest Addition Four fund
GFC expects its SE Asia deal pace to continue but will adopt selective approach
Seed- and growth-stage investor Global Founders Capital (GFC), which has backed the likes of Traveloka and Lazada, is planning to invest in more than 10 early-stage companies in the next six months in Southeast Asia but will adopt a selective approach given the changing environment for tech investments, a top executive said. “As the environment… Continue reading GFC expects its SE Asia deal pace to continue but will adopt selective approach
Taiwanese insurers Cathay Life, Fubon Life commit $91m to three funds
Taiwanese insurers Cathay Life Insurance and Fubon Life Insurance have made a total of $91 million in new capital commitments to three funds, according to separate filings on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Cathay Life Insurance, the insurance subsidiary of Taiwanese conglomerate Cathay Financial Holdings, has agreed to commit €30 million ($31 million) to The Eighth… Continue reading Taiwanese insurers Cathay Life, Fubon Life commit $91m to three funds