Monthly Archives: November 2022

Video shows Twitter employees who rejected Elon Musk counting down the seconds until they’re fired in an empty office

Former Twitter employees counting down the seconds until they no longer work at the company on November 17, 2022. Screengrab/Matt Miller Elon Musk gave Twitter workers an ultimatum to stay or leave by 5 p.m. ET on Thursday. Less than half of the company’s remaining employees accepted the offer to stay, Insider reported. One employee…

Maersk settles case with ‘Midshipman X,’ who alleged she was raped as a merchant navy cadet aboard one of its ships

Hope Hicks, USMMA class of 2022. Hope Hicks/newsPRos Maersk settled a lawsuit with ex-merchant navy cadet who said she was raped aboard one of its ships. Hope Hicks, formerly known as “Midshipman X,” prompted a major reckoning with her allegation. The case further highlighted the disturbing issue of sexual assault at sea. Maersk Line Limited…

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York announces bid to be House Democratic leader

Democratic Caucus Chairman Hakeem Jeffries of New York speaks at a news conference following a caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 21, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has announced a bid to become House Democratic leader. Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election to the leadership role, but…

The best wireless earbuds for 2022

Companies continue to find new ways to impress with true wireless earbuds. There’s no doubt the popularity of Apple’s AirPods helped make them a mainstay, but plenty of others offer reliable connectivity, great sound and active noise cancellation (ANC) in increasingly smaller form factors. You can also get features that used to be reserved for…