Tech
Ford VP Challenges Elon Musk to Tesla Cybertruck Tow Battle
Ford X VP Sunny Madra challenged Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a tow battle with Ford’s F-150 truck following a publicity stunt by Tesla which featured the electric car makers “Cybertruck” appearing to pull a Ford truck up a hill.
University of Georgia Professor Under Investigation by Homeland Security Resigns
A University of Georgia professor who is under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has resigned. A university spokesperson added that the professor has also been banned from campus.
Protesters Disrupt Heather Mac Donald Speech at Holy Cross
Protesters disrupted a speech by conservative commentator Heather Mac Donald at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, last week. Protesters accused Mac Donald of being racist, sexist, and homophobic.
Study: College Costs Rise 112% Above Inflation over Past Four Years
A study suggests that the cost of college in the United States has risen 112 percent above inflation over the past four years.
Trump Campaign, Republicans Condemn Google Rule Change on Political Ads
The Trump campaign, The Republican National Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee have condemned Google’s decision to ban targeted political ads, calling it a “blatant attempt to suppress voter information, knowledge, and engagement.”
Report: Amazon Fulfillment Centers See Twice as Many Serious Injuries as Industry Average
Amazon’s fulfillment centers are dealing with a plague of serious worker injuries resulting from the relentless pace at which employees are tasked with completing orders, according to a new report from the Atlantic and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting.
‘SNL’ Star Pete Davidson: Colleges Have ‘Destroyed’ Comedy
Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson said in a recent interview that he will no longer perform on college campuses because students are too sensitive about jokes. According to Davidson, “The second you open your mouth and have an opinion, you lose money today.”
Report: Google Fires Employees Protesting Contract with Border Patrol
Google has reportedly fired a number of employees that took part in protests relating to the company’s business dealings with U.S. Customers and Border Protection.
Washington and Lee U. Students Demand Removal of Washington and Lee Photos from Diplomas
Students and faculty at Washington and Lee University in Lexington city, Virginia, are demanding that the school remove photos of George Washington and Robert E. Lee from their diplomas.
General Election Meme War Heats Up: Tories Release Lo-Fi ‘Boriswave’ Beats
The post-ironic meme campaign being fought by the Conservative Party continues with an hour of Lo-Fi beats “to get Brexit done to”.
