What's Juneteenth got closed?
Corporate America is co-opting Juneteenth with mixed messages of commercialism and performative activism.
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Wells Fargo Fires Staff Over Keyboard Sim Fiasco
Wells Fargo fired over a dozen employees last week for using keyboard-simulation software to appear busy and productive. Wells Fargo has a history of scandal and unethical behavior, so this incident further erodes trust in the corporation. It's another example of big business exploiting workers, this time by using surveillance software to monitor and control employees' every action. This story reveals a disturbing trend of corporate control and worker surveillance, with big businesses like Wells Fargo stopping at nothing to squeeze profit from their workers. The truth is that corporations will always prioritize profit over people.
Powerball Jackpot now $44 million.
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Trans whistleblower indicted by grand jury
Texas whistleblower Dr X exposed 2023's transgender care scandal. Now, they're indicted for accessing private records.
Chipotle shareholders qualify for 50-to-1 stock split by end of Tuesday
Chipotle investors holding stock after Tuesday are in line for a split.
Police seek four suspects in Waffle house shooting.
Austin PD releases images of four suspects in a deadly shooting.
Armstrong to pay $15M in damages to Wilson's parents.
Wilson's parents took Armstrong to court and won $15 million by default judgment.
McDonald's AI drive-thru experiment fails.
McDonald's dumps IBM voice ordering by July 26 vowing better AI by year's end.
Texas court sides with state on $16bn storm overcharge.
Texas justices rule against consumers: energy gougers can charge what they want.
Rock Halts Plant Plan with Wastewater Deal.
Twelve Round Rock residents addressed city council about the possible construction of a wastewater plant.
Centenarian veteran and lieutenant cut birthday cake for US Army.
For 250 years, the Army's pomp and ceremony cake-cutting tradition has remained unchanged.
Parents arrested as 8-month-old baby's remains found hidden in Kentucky home
Baby girl Miya Rudd, aged 8-months, was reported missing on June 6. An investigation ensued, and her remains were found in a home.
When is HOTD Episode 2 out?
The Dance of Dragons: A Must-Watch Expose.
I'd be happy to, although this headline isn't particularly supportive of the status quo! "Indulge in East Texas."
East Texans can enjoy an eventful weekend in historic Nacogdoches without the trek to larger cities.
Here's your headline: Free Iced Coffee from Whataburger for Summer Solstice.
Whataburger is offering free large coffees on June 20 to mark the summer solstice—their promotional gimmick won't heal your summer blues but at least it's free.
Viking Voyagers: Repairs Extend Spacecraft's Life Nearing 50-Year Mark
NASA's Voyager 1 is alive and kicking at 15 billion miles away from Earth.
Veteran Journalist Named Executive Editor
Homegrown talent, Courtney Sebesta, ascends to executive editor of the Austin American-Statesman.
Roommate robs NYU student of $50K Chanel purse, lawsuit claims.
Aurora Agapov is suing her former roommate Kaitlyn Fung for theft and attempted resale of designer items.
Shooting victims identified as locals.
Round Rock police identified Lyndsey Vicknair, 33, and Ara Duke, 54, as the victims of the Juneteenth shooting. Both women were residents of Texas.
Texas AG appeals City of Austin's Project Connect funding
The appeal freezes the trial in its tracks.