Spoilers follow for some Marvel movies and TV shows. San Diego Comic-Con is almost here and, understandably, the hype is starting to grow about what may be announced at this year’s event. As with other past events – the in-person ones that were held pre-pandemic, at least – Marvel Studios will be in attendance. And,…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan Mark Zuckerberg will give a six-hour deposition on Cambridge Analytica as part of a class-action lawsuit. The class action was filed in 2018 on behalf of California Facebook users. Departing COO Sheryl Sandberg will face a five-hour deposition. Mark Zuckerberg is going to have to testify about Cambridge…
A Ukrainian flag. Robert Michael/picture alliance via Getty Images Ukraine’s central bank devalued the country’s currency by 25% on Thursday. The bank cited the US dollar’s strength and the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s economy. The hyrvnia is now worth around 3 US cents after the devaluation. Ukraine’s central bank said on Thursday it…
Mortgage rates started the week high but have since trended down and appear to be holding steady at their current levels. Today, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates remain relatively unchanged, while other fixed and adjustable rates have inched down slightly. Rates have been volatile in recent weeks due to inflation and uncertainty surrounding the possibility…
From left, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon announce a draft bill that would decriminalize cannabis on a federal level. Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP Photo Sens. Schumer, Wyden, and Booker just unveiled their long-awaited cannabis reform bill. It would decriminalize weed, add…
Knowing the warning signs that your job is in jeopardy can help you prepare. PixelsEffect/Getty Images Industries including tech and finance are starting to see mass layoffs, and workers are nervous. Experts say there are warning signs that your job may be on the line — and some are harder to spot. Insider spoke with…
The VX4 is being developed by the UK firm Vertical Aerospace. Stephen Jones / Business Insider American Airlines pre-ordered 250 VX4 flying taxis from UK aerospace firm Vertical Aerospace. Insider recently saw a prototype of the VX4 unveiled at the Farnborough International Airshow 2022. It can carry four passengers up to 100 miles and reach…
Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, speaking to members of the US Congress on July 20, 2022. Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images Ukraine’s first lady is in Washington, DC, this week to ask the US for more help in the war against Russia. Olena Zelenska told NBC News the war made her nine-year-old son want to learn how to…
Ford is reportedly planning to cut up to 8,000 jobs over the coming weeks in an effort to fund its plans to build EVs, according to Bloomberg. The layoffs would occur at its Ford Blue unit, recently created to develop vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), and would affect other salaried positions in the company….
Mobvoi has officially teased its next flagship TicWatch, confirming what we already knew to be true: it will be powered by the latest Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 platform. Of course, Qualcomm itself was the first company to announce that Mobvoi would be its first partner to launch a W5+ powered watch, stating that a device…