Michelle Obama says she straightened her hair because Americans weren’t ready for a First Lady with braids

Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks onstage during the Michelle Obama: The Light We Carry Tour at Warner Theatre on November 15, 2022 in Washington, DC. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Live Nation Michelle Obama said she straightened her hair so the US could adjust to a Black family in the White House. “Nope, they’re not…

A former Twitter employee who is a cancer survivor is suing the company after Elon Musk targeted remote work, claiming the abrupt policy change was discriminatory

Elon Musk. Muhammed Selim Korkutata/Getty Images A former Twitter employee with a disability has mounted a class action suit against the company. The ex-employee claimed Elon Musk’s U-turn on the company’s remote work policy was discriminatory. In the lawsuit, he also claimed that promises that were made when Musk bought Twitter were not kept. An…

Elon Musk cracked jokes as users of his $44 billion acquisition prepped for the twilight of Twitter

Court documents show that Elon Musk and a 36-year-old Neuralink executive are the parents of 8-month-old twins. Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images Twitter’s offices abruptly closed down Thursday night amid reports of impending mass resignations. But Elon Musk tweeted through the chaos. The tech billionaire cracked a joke on Twitter amid looming questions about…

A Florida judge blocked Ron DeSantis’s Stope WOKE Act for colleges, calling it a ‘positively dystopian’ violation of free speech

Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis takes to the stage to debate his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Oct. 24, 2022. Crystal Vander Weit/TCPalm.com/Associated Press, Pool, File A Florida judge on Thursday blocked part of the Stop WOKE Act that restricted race-related speech on campus. The judge said part of the law,…

Twitter enters death spiral, as staff reject Elon Musk’s ‘hardcore’ ultimatum

Image credit: Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash The very future of Twitter is in doubt tonight, following reports the company’s workforce has largely rejected an ultimatum from new owner Elon Musk to commit to a culture of “long hours” and “extremely hardcore” work. First hand accounts from Twitter staff and reports from around the web suggest…

How to make more sustainable choices when upgrading your hardware

Now more than ever, businesses are making more sustainable choices, from reducing waste and using sustainable materials to shifting to renewable energy sources.  While it might not seem like an obvious step to take, businesses should also take a look at their IT hardware to ensure they’re using eco-friendly equipment. Laptops and other electronics often…

Elon Musk abruptly shut down Twitter offices as workers resign en masse

Elon Musk. Susan Walsh/AP Twitter employees were told to leave offices immediately on Thursday, Insider confirmed. All offices were closed and employees’ badge access was revoked, possibly until Monday. Less than half of Twitter’s employees committed to Elon Musk’s “hardcore” vision. Twitter’s offices abruptly shut down on Thursday as reports emerged of mass resignations at…