The new Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol, is facing criticism before even officially starting the job after details of his offer letter became public in an Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. One of the perks listed is the ability to fly by private jet to the Seattle corporate office three times a week. Niccol, who…

Investigators disclosed on Wednesday, July 31, that the driver of a Tesla involved in a deadly crash in the Seattle area had been using “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) mode during the collision that killed a 28-year-old motorcyclist in April. Authorities said that they made the discovery after downloading and reviewing the event-data record on the Tesla…

Southern California’s 10-lane Highway 101, which sees approximately 400,000 vehicles daily, will soon be home to the largest urban wildlife crossing globally. Currently, portions of Highway 101 cut through Los Angeles, isolating wildlife from their natural habitat and impacting species survival. Over the past two decades, at least 26 mountain lions have lost their lives…

Boeing has faced criticism following reports of planes being unfit for flight and federal investigations into safety practices. On Tuesday, June 18, the company faced another moment of criticism as CEO David Calhoun testified before Congress on his company’s plan to fix the problems that have plagued the aero giant. Before he addressed his critics…

A Boeing whistleblower has died suddenly after developing a severe infection, according to The Seattle Times. Josh Dean, 45, was a former quality auditor for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems since 2019. Dean’s aunt, Carol Parsons, spoke with The Seattle Times and said Dean was living a healthy lifestyle before he died on the morning of…

The U.S. federal government launched a lawsuit against Sheetz, alleging racial discrimination in its hiring process due to use of criminal records. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the gas station and convenience store chain allegedly discriminated against minority applicants by refusing to hire some individuals with criminal convictions. The lawsuit contends that…

Four NHL players have been charged with sexual assault in Ontario, Canada, stemming from an alleged assault by members of Canada’s world junior team in 2018. Carter Hart of the Philadelphia Flyers, Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames have all taken leaves from their…

Taylor Swift has recently been the victim of graphic and inappropriate AI-generated images circulating online while also dealing with a stalker in New York who has been repeatedly arrested. This combination is prompting “Protect Taylor Swift” to trend as her fans band together on social media. The AI-generated images of Swift were sexually explicit, with…

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft bid farewell to head coach Bill Belichick in a news conference Thursday, Jan. 11, marking the end of their 24-year partnership. Belichick’s stellar coaching record includes six Super Bowl championships, but Kraft has pocketed far more than all of those championship rings. Since hiring Belichick in 2000, the value…

The recent fatal crash of a news helicopter from ABC’s Philadelphia station is putting a spotlight on the dangers news crews face. According to reports, pilot Monroe Smith and photographer Christopher Dougherty were the only two on board when the chopper went down in Washington Township, New Jersey, killing both. State police discovered the wreckage…