Twitter’s only black lead engineer quits over ‘diversity issues’
“You need to be aware that race does matter and that there are people in front of you who have a different experience based on their backgrounds and ethnicity”.
Chevron earnings beat; plans layoffs of up to 7000
With oil prices falling rapidly, the USA energy industry is feeling the effects. The issue with most remains, how to meet the growing public expenses and aspirations.
Rupert Murdoch Downplays National Geographic Layoffs
“This is a journey – we’re changing our structure along with how we work”, wrote National Geographic CEO Gary Knell to staffers Tuesday.
Shake Shack sales crush expectations
Shake Shack Inc. said on Thursday that its same-store sales rose 17.1 percent in the third quarter ended September 30, continuing the burger chain’s strong sales showing following its January initial public offering.
Today’s Mortgage Rates at Citizens Bank, Wells Nov 5, 2015
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, the most popular type of home loan, jumped over the past week, according to two separate surveys. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.87 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending November 5, 2015, up from last week when it averaged 3.76 percent.
Disney invests $200M in Vice as it launches new TV channel
The move follows New York-based Vice earlier this week confirming it will launch Viceland stateside in partnership with A+E Networks.
Burial Vault Found Beneath Washington Square Park
New York water mains work unveils 19th century burial vault under Greenwich Village Washington Square Park.
Time Warner leaving gate ajar for Fox return
CBS is exploring the new frontier by developing a “Star Trek” series that it hopes will bolster its $5.99-a-month CBS All Access online venture.
Warren: Bill Would Give Seniors Extra Social Security Boost
Elizabeth Warren is introducing a bill she says will help senior citizens who rely on Social Security to make ends meet. The fact that Social Security benefits are not rising means that Social Security recipients whose Medicare premiums are deducted from their Social Security checks will not see an increase
Pentagon spent $43 million on gas station in Afghanistan
“No evidence exists that [the Defense task force] conducted a feasibility study before spending $43 million on the station”, Sopko wrote in his report (pdf).