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Peloton to cut 15% of workforce as CEO steps down
Peloton announced on Thursday, May 2, that its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down amid plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, which equates to about 400 jobs. This development marks the fifth round of layoffs since 2021 for the fitness company. Karen Boone, current Peloton chairperson, and Chris Bruzzo, a Peloton director, will serve as interim co-CEOs. In addition, Jay… -
China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft heads to far side of the moon
China launched a Long March 5 rocket on Friday, May 3, carrying the Chang’e-6 spacecraft, aiming to be the first mission to return a sample from the far side of the moon. The spacecraft, named after the Chinese moon goddess, will take five days to reach the moon, with the mission spanning a total of 53 days. Scientists… -
Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest
President Biden addresses the nation regarding the protests at college campuses. And China launches a spacecraft it hopes will be the first to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 3, 2024. Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech… -
Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban
Arizona’s GOP-led Senate has voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban, following a successful vote in the state’s House. The measure was supported by two Republican senators joining the chamber’s 14 Democrats. The week of April 22, three Republicans joined the 29 Democrats in the state house to vote to repeal the law. This comes… -
Reports: Exxon reaches agreement with FTC over $60 billion Pioneer merger
Exxon Mobil took a significant step toward closing its $60 billion mega-deal to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources after reaching an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday, May 1. Federal antitrust regulators will not block the largest oil and gas deal in two decades after Exxon agreed to exclude former Pioneer Chief Executive Officer Scott Sheffield from… -
Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’
Officers move in on the campus of UCLA with the Los Angeles Police Department calling the pro-Palestinian encampment an “unlawful gathering.” Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 2, 2024. Police clash with UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’ Police… -
Dave & Buster’s to allow betting on its arcade games
Heading to Dave and Buster’s with friends could soon earn you some money. The entertainment chain announced Tuesday, April 30, it will allow customers to wager on its arcade games. The company is partnering with gaming provider Lucra to create a betting feature in its app. “We’re thrilled to work with Lucra to bring this exciting new gaming… -
Speaker Johnson announces House crackdown on antisemitism on campuses
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other House Republicans are intensifying their criticism of the nationwide college protests linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Johnson, at a press conference on Tuesday, April 30, described the situation at Columbia University as “out of control” and urged President Joe Biden to adopt a firmer stance on the issue. “Antisemitism is… -
Dozens arrested at Columbia as NYPD clears Hamilton Hall, encampments
Dozens of protesters were arrested after Columbia University calls in the NYPD. Dave and Buster’s is adding something new to its arcade games — a betting option. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Dozens arrested as NYPD clears Hamilton Hall, Columbia encampments Columbia University is limiting access to… -
US to require automatic braking in new cars by 2029
By 2029, nearly all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the U.S. must be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Monday, April 29. This regulation — part of the 2021 infrastructure law — aims to save at least 360 lives and prevent 24,000 injuries annually. The decision follows a rise… -
FCC fines major wireless carriers nearly $200M for sharing data
The Federal Communications Commission fined major wireless carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon nearly $200 million for illegally sharing customer location data without consent. A 2020 investigation revealed that the carriers had been distributing users’ geolocation details to third parties, including to prisons. T-Mobile and Sprint merged after the investigation began. Despite promising to end… -
Student protesters take over Columbia building after deadline passes
Student protesters took over a building on the campus of Columbia University. And four law enforcement officers were killed while serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Student protesters take over Hamilton Hall after Columbia’s deadline passes Student demonstrators at Columbia University… -
Musk visits Beijing as Tesla’s China-made cars clear data security hurdles
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly visited Beijing, coinciding with the city’s first major auto show in four years. During his visit, Musk met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. This meeting follows Tesla’s announcement that local Chinese authorities have lifted restrictions on its cars after they passed China’s data security standards. Tesla is also partnering with…
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