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Tesla, ACC Unveil START Manufacturing Training Facilities

Tesla, ACC Unveil START Manufacturing Training Facilities

Tesla and Austin Community College has officially launched a new Tesla START Manufacturing training facility at ACC's Riverside campus, with Austin Mayor Steve Adler present in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Rare Tesla Lawsuit Claims Elon Musk's Fremont Factory of Rampant Sexual Harassments

Rare Tesla Lawsuit Claims Elon Musk's Fremont Factory of Rampant Sexual Harassments

By Paola Hernández
One of the female employees shared all her negative experiences. A rare Tesla lawsuit was filed by one of the company's employees at Fremont Factory.
U.S. Pharmacy Chain CVS to Close 900 Drugstores to Expand Digital and Health Services

U.S. Pharmacy Chain CVS to Close 900 Drugstores to Expand Digital and Health Services

By Paola Hernández
U.S. pharmacy chain CVS is eyeing to close 900 of its drugstores over the next three years to ramp up their in-person health services and expand their digital services.
California Couple Vanished After Stealing $20 Million in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme, Only Left a Goodbye Note for Their 3 Kids

California Couple Vanished After Stealing $20 Million in COVID-19 Fraud Scheme, Only Left a Goodbye Note for Their 3 Kids

By Paola Hernández
A California couple was sentenced to prison for their role in a massive COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, but authorities still need to catch them first.
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Crypto.com Pays More Than $700 Million for 20-Year Naming Rights of Staples Center; Arena’s New Logo Debut Set on LA Lakers-Brooklyn Nets Christmas Game

By Paola Hernández
The Staples Center would be getting a new name for Christmas after the Singapore cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto,.com paid more than $700 million for the naming rights, both parties announced Tuesday.
U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Wants a Probe on Oil Companies Over Rising Gas Prices, Tapping FTC to Do the Investigation

U.S. Pres. Joe Biden Wants a Probe on Oil Companies Over Rising Gas Prices, Tapping FTC to Do the Investigation

By Paola Hernández
U.S. President Joe Biden demands an investigation on oil companies over the increasing gas prices. He called for the Federal Trade Commission to do the probe through a letter addressed to the head of FTC.
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California Electrician to Pay $481 Million for Role in $1 Billion Ponzi Scheme

By Paola Hernández
After a California electrician was sentenced to three years in prison, he was now slammed with an order to pay $481.3 million in restitution on Tuesday for his role in a $1 billion Ponzi scheme.
Federal Agents Seize More Than $53 Million in Meth, Cocaine, Weed Inside Cauliflower and Seat Cushions Shipments at Texas Crossing

Federal Agents Seize More Than $53 Million in Meth, Cocaine, Weed Inside Cauliflower and Seat Cushions Shipments at Texas Crossing

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers had seized illegal drugs worth more than $53 million in two operations in Laredo, Texas on Friday.
Elizabeth Holmes Theranos Trial Continues In California

Elizabeth Holmes Fraud Trial: Defense Attorney Lashes Out at Key Witness After Allegedly Breaking No-Contact Order

By Paola Hernández
The alleged violation of court rules prompted a defense attorney for Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes in lashing out at a key government witness, claiming that the 24th witness in the case contacted prosecutors regarding his testimony.
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Disney Employees Start Relocation From California to Florida; Entertainment Company Moves to ‘Business-Friendly Climate’ State

By Paola Hernández
Months after entertainment company Walt Disney announced that they would be moving from California to Florida, some of their 2,000 employees were already eyeing up the housing market close to Orlando.
Southwest Airlines Passenger Who Punched Employee in the Head Before Flight Faces Assault Charges

Southwest Airlines Passenger Who Punched Employee in the Head Before Flight Faces Assault Charges

By Paola Hernández
A passenger boarding a flight at Dallas Love Field is facing assault charges after she punched a Southwest Airlines employee on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Donald Trump Seals $375 Million Deal for Washington D.C. Hotel to Firm That Plans to Change Its Name and Be Managed by Hilton Group

Donald Trump Seals $375 Million Deal for Washington D.C. Hotel to Firm That Plans to Change Its Name and Be Managed by Hilton Group

By Paola Hernández
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to sell his Washington D.C. hotel to an outside firm and turn it over to the Hilton group for management.
DOJ to 'Vigorously Defend' Pres. Joe Biden's Workplace Vaccine Mandate After Appeals Court Extends Block on It

DOJ to 'Vigorously Defend' Pres. Joe Biden's Workplace Vaccine Mandate After Appeals Court Extends Block on It

By Paola Hernández
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would "vigorously defend" President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate after an appeals court upheld its decision to put it on hold.
Goldman Sachs: Inflation Could Be Bigger Threat Than COVID Pandemic to Global Economy and It Will Get Worse Before It Starts Improving

Goldman Sachs: Inflation Could Be Bigger Threat Than COVID Pandemic to Global Economy and It Will Get Worse Before It Starts Improving

By Paola Hernández
A recent Goldman Sachs analysis said that inflation could be a bigger problem than the COVID pandemic when it comes to the global economy.
Colombia President Ivan Duque Touts Opportunity in Cannabis, Says It's a ‘Different Story’ Than Cocaine

Colombia President Ivan Duque Touts Opportunity in Cannabis, Says It's a ‘Different Story’ Than Cocaine

By Paola Hernández
Colombia's President Ivan Duque has high hopes for the medical marijuana industry despite the ongoing drug war in his country and considers it a different story than cocaine.
Pres. Joe Biden Touts $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Ahead of Monday Signing, Says It Will Boost Economy in Time

Pres. Joe Biden Touts $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Ahead of Monday Signing, Says It Will Boost Economy in Time

By Paola Hernández
President Joe Biden is set to sign the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law during a ceremony at the White House on Monday.
Justice Department Sues Uber for Allegedly Overcharging Disabled Passengers With Its Waiting Time Fees

Justice Department Sues Uber for Allegedly Overcharging Disabled Passengers With Its Waiting Time Fees

By Paola Hernández
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against ride-hailing company Uber for allegedly overcharging disabled passengers through the imposition of extra waiting time fees.
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Astronauts Forced to Wear Diapers After SpaceX Capsule’s Toilet Damaged

By Paola Hernández
The SpaceX astronauts, who were on a trip back to Earth, were forced to wear diapers after a toilet on the Dragon capsule of the company broke in advance of their journey from the International Space Station.
AMC Entertainment to Extend the Reach of Its Popcorn Outside Movie Theaters

AMC Entertainment to Extend the Reach of Its Popcorn Outside Movie Theaters

By Paola Hernández
AMC Entertainment is eying to sell its popcorn outside the theaters as cinemas continue to struggle amid the COVID pandemic.
Texas Nightclub King Convicted for Allowing Drug Dealers to Peddle Cocaine in Clubs' Bathrooms

Texas Nightclub King Convicted for Allowing Drug Dealers to Peddle Cocaine in Clubs' Bathrooms

By Paola Hernández
A federal jury has convicted a Texas nightclub magnate in a case he was accused of allowing cocaine sales in the bathrooms of his clubs to keep profits high.
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