Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs offered up a $50 million bond. Prosecutors urged a judge to reject it.
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with three felony counts, including sex trafficking. Federal prosecutors asked a judge Tuesday to keep Sean “Diddy” Combs behind bars ahead of his criminal trial, saying he could try to flee the country or attempt to meddle with the investigation of sex-trafficking charges against him. In an indictment unsealed…
Amazon’s strict new RTO rule creates an awkward situation for One Medical
One Medical may be the first big exception to Amazon’s strict new RTO mandate. One Medical told its employees earlier in September that they must come into the office 3 times a week, starting in October 2025, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is giving over a year until the new in-office…
The Titan submersible’s lead engineer says he told OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, ‘I’m not getting in it’ when asked to do a test dive
OceanGate Expeditions’ Titan submersible. The Titan submersible’s lead engineer testified at a hearing that he felt pressured to prepare the ill-fated vessel for operations and even refused to do a test dive in it. OceanGate’s former engineering director, Tony Nissen, testified during a Monday hearing by the Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation. He was…
Ford’s CEO and CFO took a drive in a Chinese EV. What they said next reveals a lot about the state of the US auto industry.
“These guys are ahead of us,” Ford CFO John Lawler told the company’s CEO Jim Farley after the two took a test drive in a Chinese electric SUV. Ford’s C-suite executives were left humbled by China’s electric vehicle makers after taking a test drive in a Chinese-made EV last year, The Wall Street Journal reported…
Delta is reminding prospective flight attendants that they must wear ‘proper’ underwear to their interviews
“In the interest of transparency and clarity for all perspective candidates we are encouraging people to ‘dress for success,’” Delta said. Delta Air Lines has told prospective flight attendants participating in the company’s latest interview rounds that they must wear “proper” underwear. A leaked document detailing the airline’s “appearance requirements” for applicants interviewing to work…
Fisker owners who paid up to $70,000 for malfunctioning EVs are told they might have to pay for recall repairs, too
The Fisker Ocean. Fisker owners who paid up to $70,000 for the bankrupt startup’s malfunctioning electric vehicles have a new headache to deal with. In an FAQ posted on Fisker’s website Sunday, the company said Fisker owners would have to pay the repair costs for two outstanding recalls facing its Ocean electric car. Fisker said…
Boeing execs barred from flying business class to save money during strike
30,000 Boeing workers voted to go on strike on Friday after rejecting a new labor contract. Boeing’s executives have been barred from flying business class as the company battles to cut costs amid an ongoing strike. In a memo to employees on Monday, which has been viewed by B-17, Boeing CFO Brian West laid out…
New home sales saw the biggest burst of activity in August since 2022, MBA says
The housing market is seeing a fresh burst of activity as mortgage rates edge lower. That’s evident from the wave of buyers who are diving into the market for new homes after being sidelined by waning affordability in recent years. New home sales climbed nearly 15% in August, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers…
A millennial couple who moved to South Korea says $400 a month for full-time childcare is a huge perk
Chris Oberman said he and his wife were pleasantly surprised by South Korea’s “really cheap” childcare costs. About 10 months ago, Chris Oberman and his wife welcomed their first child together. They’re learning how to be parents in an unfamiliar environment, but there’s one thing that could work in their favor: low childcare costs. Since…
