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Jeff Bezos Slams White House For Calling On Gas Stations To Cut Prices
Jeff Bezos is sparring with the White House over the cause of high gas prices, with the world’s second-richest person expressing opposition to a tweet from President Joe Biden that called on fuel companies to cut prices. Bezos took issue with a July 2 tweet from Mr. Biden that told “the companies running gas stations and setting prices at the pump” to “[b]ring down the price you are charging at the pump to reflect the cost you’re paying for the product. And do it now.”
Zuckerberg Warns of Tech Meltdown; Has Harsh Message for Employees
Mark Zuckerberg warned Meta employees last week that the company faces one of the “worst downturns that we’ve seen in recent history” which would necessitate a scaling back in hires and resources. The dire economic warning was delivered during an internal videoc onference meeting on Thursday for Meta’s 77,800 workers, according to a New York Times report.
CFTC Slaps CEO With Record $1.7 Billion Bitcoin Fraud Charge
The CFTC might have caught the “biggest fish” in the ocean. And there could be more out there. The U.S. commodities watchdog announced Friday that it had lodged a civil suit against a South African CEO and his company for operating a bogus commodity pool worth more than $1.7 billion in bitcoin.
NFT Volume Down 93% Since January, Is This The Beginning Of The End?
NFT trading volume had seen a wild uptick back in the bull runs of 2021. By the start of 2022, the market had begun to reach its peak as interest blossomed. However, after hitting an all-time high in January of 2022, the volume had begun to dwindle. The following months would see lower values and by June, it was down 93% from its ATH. This decline has raised concerns regarding where the future of NFTs lie.
Over $300,000 Raised For Burger King Employee Who Never Missed Work In 27 Years And Got A Backpack, Movie Ticket, And Starbucks Cup As A Gift
Burger King employee Kevin Ford never missed a day’s work in the 27 years he spent as a cook at the Las Vegas McCarren airport location of the chain restaurant. So when he arrived at work on the 27th anniversary of his employment and joked around about the time spent working at the company, management scrambled to find a present to thank him for his hard work.
Does Grinding Hard Now Earn Work-Life Balance Later?
Young workers want more balance between their personal and professional lives. But is this achievable without the early-years career grind? Should graduates forgo balance early in their careers, and instead dedicate themselves to work to reap rewards later?
The 10 Best Places for Digital Nomads to Work Away From Home
Suddenly, the label “digital nomad” is everywhere. Remote workers are taking their salaries and setting up shop outside of the U.S. and now we’ve got a name for that. Or at least they’re dreaming about it, and wondering about the best cities for digital nomads.
Crypto Platform Vauld Suspends Withdrawals, Trading And Deposits Amid Financial Challenges
Vauld, a Singapore-headquartered crypto lending and exchange startup, has suspended withdrawals, trading and deposits on its eponymous platform with immediate effect as it navigates “financial challenges,” it said Monday.
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