Posted by Matthew Gupta. On Thursday, February 29, Elon Musk opened a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming a violation of the founding agreement by prioritizing profit over enhancing mankind. This claim comes about due to OpenAI’s close relationship with Microsoft, which invested $13 billion in the company’s for-profit operations for 49% ownership. …
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Posted by Olivia Glodek. The US housing market has shown remarkable resilience, with home prices hitting a new all-time high in December. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index, home prices rose by 5.5% nationally compared to the previous year, marking the 11th consecutive month of price increases. The 10-city and 20-city composites also posted …
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Posted by Michelle Escobar. Fortnite is a game that is extremely popularized all over the world. Fortnite has been around for seven years and in those years, it has become one of the most enjoyable game for people on different span of ages. Though the game targets adults, it is specifically advertised for younger children. …
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Posted by Zach Vinson. This article in summary talks about a moving company in California called “Meathead Movers” which is facing a lawsuit from the Equal employment opportunity commission on charges of age discrimination in labor markets. This company faced these complications as they were boasting about how their employees are all very young and able-bodied …
Posted by Justin Tello. Fortnite is a game known across the globe for its massive rise in popularity in the gaming world. Many individuals at different age groups have played the game for its enjoyability. Like most games, you can purchase in-game currency to buy cosmetic items to customize your character. Because the game is …
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Posted by Madison Womack. This article discusses the monopoly that Google holds against other search engines. The U.S. Justice Department is accusing Google of engaging in unlawful practices which has summoned an ongoing antitrust trial with Google. Specifically, Google has been using their financial advantages to establish a position as the default search engine on …
Posted by Sean Ruple. Wages for U.S. auto workers have declined by roughly 17%, since 2010. In response, the United Auto Workers association is fighting for higher wages, changes in pensions, and an increase in job security. The UAW is claiming that “corporate greed is keeping workers from earning fair wages” as CEOs from the …
Posted by Matthew Susi. I chose the following current events article from Fox Business: United Airlines to seat window passengers first to cut down on boarding time. The reason I chose this article is because I am a frequent United passenger and always hate the boarding process. United Airlines is working on implementing a new …
Posted by Claire O’Neil. “Why Maine’s ‘yellow flag’ gun law so clearly isn’t enough” written by Christian Heyne, Chief Policy & Programs Officer, highlights why gun laws just simply aren’t enough to protect us against mass shootings. Recently, in Lewiston, Maine, another mass shooting has occurred resulting in the loss of eighteen lives. Other countries …
Posted by Matias Molina. Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical corporation, is suing Wells Pharmacy and Brooksville Pharmaceuticals, two pharmacies. These pharmacies, according to Novo Nordisk, are selling “adulterated and misbranded injectable compounded drugs” that purport to include semaglutide. The active component of well-known weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic is semaglutide. Novo Nordisk is concerned …
