As a mother of five kids, ranging from elementary school to teenagers, I never anticipated the financial challenges that would come with raising teens. My husband, a public school teacher, and I, a freelancer, find ourselves struggling to make ends meet as our kids grow older. The Rising Cost of Living Our cost of living has skyrocketed in the past few years. From groceries to insurance to … [Read more...]

TikTok has announced that it is in the process of "restoring service" in the United States after shutting down its app for its 170 million US users. This move comes in response to a divest-or-ban law that the company is complying with. President-elect Donald Trump revealed that he will issue an executive order to delay a TikTok ban. TikTok's Response After temporarily turning off … [Read more...]

Reddit's Chief Operating Officer, Jen Wong, emphasized the pivotal role of the company's content in training AI models, labeling it as "foundational." Partnerships with tech giants Google and OpenAI have been established, allowing them to utilize Reddit's content for the training of their extensive language models. Reddit's AI Initiatives Reddit has embraced AI … [Read more...]

Barring ICE from Entering the Worksite Workers can demand that immigration agents follow strict legal requirements before interrogating or seizing them. Employers must verify credentials, ask for a warrant signed by a federal judge, and notify the union immediately. Protection of Rights During Workplace Immigration Enforcement Employers must inform affected employees of any government requests … [Read more...]

Yumna Jawad, the owner of Feel Good Foodie, has amassed a following of 2 million on TikTok. With the looming possibility of the platform's ban, she reflects on the importance of diversifying her business. The Impact of a Potential TikTok Ban Yumna Jawad, known for her Feel Good Foodie brand, acknowledges that the ban on TikTok could have significant repercussions on her business. Having … [Read more...]

Major Changes to Embrace Right-Wing Views Meta's Mark Zuckerberg is steering the company in a new direction, welcoming Trump ally Dana White on the board and planning a joint inauguration reception. But that's not all... Key Transformations Unveiled From AI-generated images to controversial policy shifts, here are some notable changes Zuckerberg is making to cater to a more MAGA-friendly … [Read more...]

A Dutch civil service pension fund, Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, one of Europe's largest pension funds, made headlines when it decided to sell its entire stake in Tesla. The decision was driven by concerns over CEO Elon Musk's pay package and alleged poor working conditions at the company. Disagreement Over Musk's Pay Package ABP sold 2.8 million shares in the electric vehicle maker … [Read more...]

On Friday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the TikTok divest-or-ban law. TikTok is asking the court to pause its divestment deadline, set for January 19. We're posting updates on the hearing here as they become available. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. TikTok's Battle in the Supreme Court TikTok is fighting for its life as it faces a possible US … [Read more...]

Meta's New Approach Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is making a major change in how it handles fact-checking. CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the company will no longer rely on independent fact checkers but will instead introduce "community notes," where users can comment on the accuracy of posts. What are your thoughts on this shift? Join the Conversation This move by Meta … [Read more...]

Microsoft Azure is a robust cloud computing platform offering a wide array of computing, networking, and storage services. Let's delve into what makes Azure a standout in the world of cloud technology. Evolution of Microsoft Azure Originally launched as Windows Azure in 2010, Microsoft rebranded the platform as Microsoft Azure in 2014. Over the years, Azure has evolved into a versatile … [Read more...]