Twitter workers are fed up with the social media company’s ongoing saga with Elon Musk, according to insiders. Many employees have left the company in recent weeks, with some workers saying they are “just mentally exhausted.” This post first appeared in 10 Things in Tech, a newsletter by Insider that brings you all the latest…
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) gives a concession speech on August 16, 2022 in Jackson, Wyoming. Alex Wong/Getty Images Rep. Liz Cheney was defeated in the GOP congressional primary in Wyoming Tuesday. In the speech, she criticized the election “lies” of Donald Trump. She presented her loss as a price she paid for being one of…
Rudy Giuliani. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Rudy Giuliani was told he a target of Georgia’s criminal investigation into election interference. A former aide told CNN that Giuliani is “nervous” about the probe because “he knows he lied.” Ken Frydman, who served as Giuliani’s press secretary, said Giuliani just wants “to die a free man.” Rudy Giuliani is…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sends Starlink satellites into space. Yasin Ozturk/Getty Images SpaceX has landed a $2 million Air Force contract to provide Starlink in Europe and Africa. SpaceX has the most well-established satellite network compared to other firms, the Air Force said. It’s a turnaround since the FCC denied a $886 million…
In a worsening energy crisis in Europe, Germany is right at the center of a perfect storm as Russia cuts off supplies, nations scramble to ration natural gas, and plans for a new pipeline project loom. This post first appeared in 10 Before the Opening Bell, a newsletter by Insider that brings you the inside…
Inflation will likely remain high – so investors need to brace for aggressive Fed rate hikes, according to Columbia University economist Jeffrey Sachs. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Investors shouldn’t the Federal Reserve to pivot on tightening, economist Jeremy Sachs said Wednesday. The many factors driving high US prices mean it will have to keep hiking interest rates,…
A passenger injured two workers in an incident at Las Vegas airport, police say, per local media. @MrDaddyMachine on Twitter A passenger injured two workers in an incident at Las Vegas airport, police say, per local media. Loud noises were heard on Sunday that led to chaos including flight delays, cancellations, and long lines. The…
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a “Save America” rally in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 9, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Trump pushed back on requests to return documents, calling them “mine”, several sources told NYT. A report said Trump’s lawyers tried in vain to have them returned. Many were later seized by the FBI. Under…
Randy Mastro, the experienced Gibson Dunn lawyer who’s repped a vast array of clients, is leaving the firm, Insider’s Jack Newsham has learned. Let’s look into it. This post first appeared in 10 Things on Wall Street, a newsletter by Insider that brings you all the biggest stories dominating the finance industry — delivered daily…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Bernd von Jutrczenka/Getty Images A Saudi PhD student was given 34 years in prison for following and retweeting dissidents. She was accused of aiding people who want to harm national security by following them, per The Guardian. Rights groups say this is the longest sentence for an activist and…