More from Emma Stoltzfus
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It’s time for Boeing CEO to go straight to union leadership: Expert
Boeing was in tremendous trouble long before the machinist strike, which is in its second month and costing the company $1 billion per month. Since the strike started, things have gone from bad to worse, and it’s not all strike related. On Friday, Oct. 18, the Federal Aviation Administration opened a new safety review into… -
After a lot of mistakes, this is the ‘only direction’ Nike can take
A former intern at Nike started his new role as CEO the week of Oct. 14. Elliott Hill took over the top job after CEO John Donahoe’s surprise retirement, but Hill’s path to return Nike to its former glory is an uphill climb. Nike is facing a major sales downturn and struggling share price. As… -
Roblox responds to report it attracts pedophiles and lies to investors
A prominent short seller claimed the popular video game platform Roblox is an “X-rated pedophile hellscape” and said the company is lying to investors about its numbers. Last week’s report from Hindenburg Research prompted a suicide prevention campaign to call on British regulators to do more to protect kids from harmful online content. Hindenburg Research… -
Pet owner who left dog tied to fence before hurricane faces charges
As Hurricane Milton approached Florida, a video of a dog tied up near a highway sparked outrage on social media, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., to warn pet owners against such actions. DeSantis responded to the video of the dog rescue on social media, thanking the state trooper for saving the dog and saying that… -
Why deportations are an ‘economic disaster’ and other immigration truths
There are likely more than 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. today without authorization. On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has promised to enact “mass deportations” to remove unauthorized immigrants. Trump said he would use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has not been used since internment camps during World War… -
FBI visited journalist after he published hacked JD Vance dossier
An independent journalist made headlines earlier in October after publishing a 270-page report compiled by Donald Trump’s campaign regarding its vetting process for vice presidential pick JD Vance. Following the publication of the Vance dossier, the journalist, Ken Klippenstein, reported that he was visited by the FBI. According to the FBI, the documents are believed… -
Parrots overwhelm Argentinian town, leading to local power outages
The town of Hilario Ascasubi, located near Argentina’s east, is facing an overwhelming influx of parrots. Over the past few years, so many birds have arrived that they now outnumber the community’s 5,000 residents by a ratio of 10-to-1. Experts believe that deforestation in nearby mountain areas, where the parrots would typically stop during their… -
Bath & Body Works faces backlash over offensive candle design
What was intended to be a festive holiday product turned into a public relations issue for Bath & Body Works. The company’s “Snowed In” candle was pulled from shelves after online critics pointed out that its label design resembled something far more offensive than a winter wonderland. The snowflake design, which was meant to celebrate… -
At least six new lawsuits filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, first from minor
Another round of lawsuits filed against Sean Diddy Combs on Monday, Oct. 14, accuse the rapper of raping women, sexually molesting an underaged boy, and sexually assaulting men. Until these new lawsuits, Comb had been accused only of sex crimes against adults. At least six lawsuits were filed against the hip hop star on Oct.… -
How Florida’s state-backed insurance went from last resort to largest provider
It was meant to be the insurance of last resort. But along the way, Florida’s government-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation became the largest insurance provider in the state. “Citizens Property Insurance, which was created decades ago, it is not solvent, and we can’t have millions of people on that, because if a storm hits, it’s… -
Leaked documents show TikTok execs know their app harms kids
Internal documents from Tiktok that leaked on Friday, Oct. 11, revealed that company executives knew the app was harmful to children and actively tried to keep them on the platform. A redaction failure exposed the documents which are part of an ongoing lawsuit against TikTok by 14 attorneys general across the United States. Kentucky Public… -
TD Bank to pay $3 billion in money laundering scheme
Multinational company Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD Bank) is on the hook to pay $3 billion in fines after it pleaded guilty in a massive money laundering scheme on Thursday, Oct. 10. Around $1.8 billion will go to the Justice Department, and $1.3 billion will go to the Treasury Department. Federal officials said more than $670 million… -
Mexico deploys nearly 700 soldiers to protect lime growers from cartels
Mexico’s drug cartel problem is getting worse and it’s now impacting one of the country’s most exported fruits, limes. Growers are reportedly facing threats from cartels who are demanding a cut of their profits. Extortion by cartels has apparently gotten so severe that the Mexican government is calling in hundreds of guards to protect lime-growing…