Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent an internal email to company staff regarding some severance packages that were incorrectly low for a number of laid-off workers. Musk acknowledged the mistake in the email, stating that these errors are being corrected immediately. This apology comes after Tesla announced that it would be cutting over 10% of
China has vehemently opposed the recent investigation initiated by the U.S. into its maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, labeling the move as a “mistake on top of a mistake.” The Chinese ministry of commerce released an official statement asserting that the U.S. was providing “discriminatory” subsidies to its domestic industries despite this fact, they accused
The recent agreement by the United States Justice Department to pay approximately $100 million to around 100 victims of former Team USA doctor Larry Nassar sheds light on the failures of the FBI to properly investigate reports of Nassar’s sexual assaults against America’s top gymnasts and others. This settlement, if finalized, would bring the total
In a recent study of quantum topology, physicists made a groundbreaking discovery on the surface of an arsenic crystal that defied all expectations. This unexpected finding has significant implications for the field of quantum physics and material science. Topology plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of materials with wave-like properties, also known as
Despite recent safety issues and negative publicity in the aviation industry, airline executives remain optimistic about the future. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, in particular, have reported strong demand for flights, with record numbers of travelers expected this summer. The resilience of air travel demand is noteworthy, especially in light of the various safety
Brian Cox recently expressed his strong disapproval of Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon. Cox went as far as to label Phoenix’s performance as “terrible” and “appalling.” He criticized Phoenix’s acting choices and even suggested that he would have played the role better himself. Cox’s harsh critique raises questions about the
The use of antipsychotics in dementia patients has been associated with an increased risk for a wider range of adverse outcomes than previously acknowledged. A population-based matched cohort study from the U.K. revealed that dementia patients prescribed antipsychotics were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with pneumonia within 90 days compared to non-users.
Recently, Tesla made the decision to lay off 285 employees in the state of New York, with most of them being from the company’s Buffalo factory. The restructuring process has caused concern among employees and state officials alike. The reduction in headcount at the Buffalo factory represents a significant 14% decrease in the workforce, which
The concept of a beauty pageant for artificial intelligence (AI) models and influencers may sound unusual at first, but the announcement of Miss AI by the World AI Creator Awards (WAIC) has garnered attention. With a total prize pool of $20,000, the competition aims to celebrate the achievements of AI creators worldwide. The event, which
President Joe Biden is taking a firm stance on trade with China as he calls for an increase in the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports. This move comes as the President visits the United Steelworkers headquarters in Pittsburgh to address concerns about China’s trade practices and their impact on the American steel and