Monthly Archives: July 2022

Leaked Uber Files reveal history of lawbreaking, lobbying and exploiting violence against drivers

Thousands of leaked confidential files reveal a treasure trove of sketchy and unlawful behavior from Uber. The Uber Files, which were originally shared with The Guardian and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, show a company that has knowingly broken laws, gone to extreme lengths to avoid justice, secretly lobbied governments, received aid from top…

Paul Ryan said he doesn’t normally cry, but ‘found himself sobbing’ while watching the Jan 6. insurrection, book says

House Speaker Paul Ryan. AP Former House Speaker Paul Ryan said he began to cry while watching the Jan. 6 riot on television.  Ryan told journalist Mark Leibovich the Capitol riots “disturbed” him, CNN reported. “I spent my whole adult life in that building,” Ryan told Leibovich. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan was so “disturbed”…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said January 6 Capitol riot is a ‘blight on our democracy’

Marianne Ayala/Insider Gov. Glenn Youngkin called the Capitol riot ‘a blight on our democracy.’ He then argued to CBS New’s Robert Costa that voters care more about inflation and rising gas costs. The January 6 House Select Committee has been airing hearings about its finding from the riot. As January 6th Committee hearings push on,…

Huawei Band 7 review

Introduction The Huawei Band 7 is for those that want a smartwatch that’s compact enough to wear every day can go a long time on a charge and covers all of the basic functionality. And the fact that it doesn’t break the bank makes it all the more interesting. Coming in Black, Green, Pink, and…

Despite layoffs, there’s still a talent crunch in Southeast Asia

Tech layoffs have hit almost every region in the world, and Southeast Asia is no exception, with companies like Sea, Crypto.com and JD.ID among those affected. In particular, fintech startups—BNPL, credit and lending, and inventory-holding businesses—are vulnerable, like in other parts of the world. Glints, one of Southeast Asia’s largest jobs platforms with over 30,000…

A Robb Elementary teacher is finally home after spending a month in the hospital recovering from being shot. He’s also the cousin of the Uvalde police chief and says they haven’t spoken since the shooting.

Investigators search for evidences outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022, after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers. The district’s superintendent said Wednesday, June 22, that Chief Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district’s police chief, has been put on leave following allegations that he erred in his response to…

Capitol police officer who was brutally beaten during Jan 6. riot says Trump ‘should never be allowed near the White House again’

In this Jan. 6, 2021 file photo rioters supporting President Donald Trump storm the Capitol in Washington. John Minchillo/AP In an article for The New York Times, Capitol Police Officer Aquilino Gonell described his experience on Jan. 6.  Gonell was badly beaten during the attack, ultimately forcing him to leave the police force. He said…