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CesiumAstro claims former exec spilled trade secrets to upstart competitor AnySignal

techcrunch.com CesiumAstro alleges in a newly filed lawsuit that a former executive disclosed trade secrets and confidential information about sensitive tech, investors, and customers to a…

Tesla layoffs bring the entire electric-vehicle industry into question

theglobeandmail.com Gus Carlson is a U.S.-based columnist for The Globe and Mail. Talk about an inconvenient truth. After months of trying to explain away the gathering clouds over the…

$1,300,000 Up for Grabs As Major US City Launches New Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

dailyhodl.com One of the biggest cities in the US is preparing to hand $1.3 million to families who are struggling to pay their bills. The cash will be given with no strings attached to…

Crypto Reacts to the Lummis-Gillibrand Stablecoin Bill

dcs.megaphone.fm Senators Lummis and Gillibrand are back with new crypto legislation, this time focused on stablecoins. Bullish, bearish or something in between? Today's Show Brought To You…

Programming Taproot

forbes.com Last month I attended the maiden voyage of Programming Taproot, a new workshop that Bitcoin developer Jimmy Song just launched. He held the one-day workshop in Bitcoin…

Texas Medicaid shake-up risks upending nearly 2 million people

newsweek.com A major shift in Texas Medicaid could end up removing 2 million people from the government-provided health care insurance. The state plans to remove some of its largest…

Challenges and Opportunities for Hemp-derived Cannabinoids Addressed in 4/20 Webinar

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hometown Hero, the veteran-supporting cannabusiness of hemp-derived THC and cannabidiol-based products, today published its…

Learning From Losses: Charles Harris's Lessons From Making (And Losing) Seven Figures On Tesla Stock

benzinga.com Plenty of prop traders have lost fortunes because of bad decisions. But few have been amenable enough to stand in front of a microphone and explain what went wrong,…

Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year

abcnews.go.com Tesla’s stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep discounts…

Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to accelerator pedal that can stick down

aol.com Tesla has been ordered to recall nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks due to an accelerator pedal that can stick in place when pressed down. The cause, according to the…

Stevie Nicks and Taylor Swift Both Wrote Revealing Poems for ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Album Package

variety.com Taylor Swift usually writes either an essay or poem to be included in her album packaging, but for “The Tortured Poets Department,” she used the buddy system. Stevie Nicks…

Kid Cudi Announces Engagement to Lola Abecassis Sartore

billboard.com Kid Cudi is getting hitched. The 40-year-old “Day ‘N’ Nite” rapper and singer has got engaged to his girlfriend, menswear designer Lola Abecassis Sartore. Cudi (real name:…

Vitalik Buterin pitches ‘degen communism’ as way to spread wealth

dlnews.com Civil discourse among well-meaning experts is a “reactionary,” outdated ideal, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Instead, governments and, of course, crypto…

Lumos Pharma Announces Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at Upcoming Medical Meetings

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lumos Pharma, Inc. LUMO, a biopharmaceutical company advancing an oral therapeutic candidate for Pediatric Growth Hormone…

Meet the CEO who makes your dog-food delivery feel like visiting a Disney resort

fortune.com There is conflicting evidence about the gravity of the pandemic puppy boom when it appeared as if nearly everyone had adopted a dog as a lockdown companion. The American…

Toll Brothers Opens New Luxury Home Community in Headwaters Master-Planned Community in Dripping Springs, Texas

benzinga.com DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. TOL, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced two new collections of…

Tesla’s stock tumbles below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over past year

theglobeandmail.com Tesla’s TSLA-Q stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep…

Justice Gorsuch's Concurrence in Labrador v. Poe

reason.com Labrador v. Poe is perhaps the most significant shadow docket decision since the shadow docket became a thing. After endless and breathless criticism from the professoriate,…

Is The Bitcoin Rally Over Early?

dcs.megaphone.fm As malaise sets in, this narrative is taking hold. NLW isn't so sure. Today's Show Brought To You By Ledger - 5% to Bitcoin Developers When You Buy…

FBI: Unpaid toll text scam targeting Texas drivers

kvue.com The FBI says there's been a spike in the text messages representing toll road collection services across several states. Example video title will go here for this video…

Tesla Semi charging corridor project is still alive despite Biden admin funding snub

techcrunch.com Tesla is pushing forward with a plan to build an electric big rig charging corridor stretching from Texas to California, despite being snubbed by a lucrative federal funding…

Tesla Asks Shareholders to Reapprove Elon Musk’s $47 Billion Pay Package

observer.com Tesla will ask shareholders to ratify CEO Elon Musk’s record compensation package months after it was struck down in a Delaware court, according to a proxy statement filed…

Wall Street Favorites: 3 Under-$10 Stocks With Strong Buy Ratings for April 2024

investorplace.com These three under-$10 stocks have their weaknesses, but the risk/reward is worth considering them Penny stocks are those that trade under $5. We’ll call stocks that trade…

"EARLY BIRD" BUYERS WIN BIG AT COTA

benzinga.com Circuit of The Americas is confident this year's United States Grand Prix entertainment lineup is so strong that they are offering "early bird" general admission grounds…

OPTIZMO™ Releases 2023 Email Opt-Out Infographic

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OPTIZMO Technologies, the leader in email suppression list management and email compliance solutions, is excited to unveil…

How a longtime local film critic’s death represents the great dissolve of local film criticism

poynter.org In the moments before the December memorial service for Bryan VanCampen, the lack of attendees threatened to provide a lazy metaphor on the demise of journalism. Nobody,…

Before Tesla Layoffs, Musk Cranked Up Pressure Amid Sales Slump

theinformation.com When Elon Musk arrived at Tesla’s Austin, Texas, factory last week to tour an expansion project on the south side of the 10-million-square-foot facility, he was furious. The…

Elon Musk reportedly apologized for 'incorrectly low' Tesla severance packages

aol.com None The rare apology comes after the EV maker said at least 10% of the workforce was being laid off. • None Some workers previously told Business Insider they were offered…

Tennessee Bill That Would Create a Live Music Fund for Indie Venues Passes State Legislature

billboard.com A bill to create a new statewide live music fund in Tennessee has passed in the state’s Senate and House. It will now head to the desk of Governor Bill Lee, who is expected…

Tesla asks shareholders to restore $56B Elon Musk pay package that was voided by Delaware judge

bostonherald.com By TOM KRISHER, STAN CHOE and MICHELLE CHAPMAN (AP Business Writers) DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is asking shareholders to restore a $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk that…

Why Civil War Blew Up At The Box Office

looper.com Learn More Why Civil War Blew Up At The Box Office It's become routine for A24 to deliver box office hits that take people by surprise. In 2023 alone, the studio put out…

Startup-focused neobank Mercury expands to consumers with Mercury Personal, offering support for multiple users, access to up to $5M in FDIC insurance, and more

techcrunch.com Business banking startup Mercury, founded in 2017, is now launching a consumer banking product. Mercury today serves more than 100,000 businesses, many of which are…

American University Unveils Taylor Swift Economics Course Studying ‘Swiftonomics’

billboard.com Much like the musician herself, the Taylor Swift academic canon is only continuing to expand. As announced Monday (April 15), American University will offer an economics…

AI-powered Business Development Tool for Construction Mercator AI Launches Operations in Texas

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- , the AI-powered business development tool for commercial general contractors, today announced its expansion into the…

The UK Heading Towards Stablecoin Rules

dcs.megaphone.fm NLW does a whistlestop tour of global AI regulation and market updates. Today's Show Brought To You By Ledger - 5% to Bitcoin Developers When You Buy…

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS CHOOSE HELLAS' MATRIX HELIX® TURF, GEO COOLFILL®, AND CUSHDRAIN® FOR SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

benzinga.com INDIANAPOLIS, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis Colts will kick off the 2024 NFL season on a new synthetic turf system that has environmentally friendly…

Wärtsilä engines again the choice for major Texas utility power plant project

benzinga.com HOUSTON, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technology group Wärtsilä has again been awarded a major contract by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), a river authority…

Report: TikTok’s efforts to silo US data are ‘largely cosmetic’

theverge.com Since 2022, TikTok has undertaken a massive, expensive effort to silo off its US operations — and American users’ data — from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. TikTok…

Tesla wants shareholders to reinstate $56 billion pay package for Musk rejected by Delaware judge

bostonherald.com By TOM KRISHER and MICHELLE CHAPMAN (Associated Press) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tesla will ask shareholders to reinstate a $56 billion compensation package for CEO Elon Musk…

"Triple 7" Record Setting Skydiving Expedition Documentary Drops into Five Cities for Red Carpet Premieres

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The much-anticipated documentary "Triple 7: They Said It Couldn't Be Done," directed and produced by Dan Myrick ("The Blair…

Bitcoin Jobs: Advantages Of Getting Paid In Bitcoin

bitcoinnews.com Bitcoin jobs offers a unique array of benefits that cater to those seeking autonomy and innovation. Being paid in bitcoin not only immerses individuals in financial freedom…

Kid Cudi Added to Second Weekend of 2024 Coachella: ‘INSANO BOY IS COMIN’

billboard.com Kid Cudi is headed to Indio. The Coachella Festival announced on Tuesday (April 16) that Cudder will join the lineup for the second weekend of the fest on Sunday (April 21)…

Tesla to ask shareholders to reinstate $55 billion pay package for Elon Musk rejected by Delaware judge

chicagotribune.com AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla will ask shareholders to reinstate a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk potentially worth $55 billion that was rejected by a judge in Delaware this…

The new American dream: leaving America

businessinsider.com Americans are discovering that their income can stretch much further in other countries, allowing them to save, pay down debts, and get ahead. Juanjo Gasull for BI Amelia…

US, China defense chiefs talk to bridge trust gap

newsweek.com U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese opposite number for the first time in nearly 18 months as both countries continued a series of recent engagements…

Meet a Billionaire Who Wants To Spare Us Awful, Unsafe Work

forbes.com Armed with more than $750 million in funding, Brett Adcock vows that Figure will become one of the most important businesses in the world. First, he has a lot of work to do.…

Thomas J. Henry Celebrates First Class with a $5 million Birthday Bash featuring performances by Jack Harlow and Steve Aoki

benzinga.com Superstar Lawyer delivers over a billion dollars in results to Clients in 4 Years, Celebrates with 600 guests at Superstition in Austin, Texas NEW YORK, April 16, 2024…

Is Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Distracting Us with Its Robotaxi Promise?

tipranks.com Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is down 36.8% year-to-date, and the Austin-based firm recently announced that deliveries had fallen sequentially and year...

Will Tesla lose its tax incentives, rebates because of Austin layoffs?

kxan.com For years, Tesla has received millions of dollars in tax rebates and incentives from both Travis County and Del Valle ISD for its Gigafactory. But will any of that go away…

Maserati's latest drop-top EV is cooler than anything made by Elon Musk

thestreet.com CEO Elon Musk may tout all kinds of statistics and figures with the upcoming Tesla Roadster, but for those who do not want to wait the months, years or decades it might take…

Why is the Texas electric grid feeling strained in April?

marketplace.org Right now, it’s April. Mid-April. And it is not particularly hot in the state of Texas. Low 90s in Laredo, sure. It’s on the Mexican border. But the rest of the state?…

Tesla Hits a First Quarter Roadblock Like No Other

thedailyupside.com Being No. 1 isn’t all it’s cracked out to be. Elon Musk’s Tesla wrangled the crown of the world’s top EV seller away from China’s BYD this quarter, but it’s not taking any…

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