Six lawmakers from California recently penned a letter opposing NASA’s decision to slash funding for the Mars Sample Return mission which aims to bring samples collected on Mars by the Perseverance rover back to Earth. The letter, written by congresspeople Judy Chu, Laphonza Butler, Mike Garcia, and Young Kim, along with senators Adam Schiff and …
Screenshot: Teenage Engineering Teenage Engineering, the Swedish electronics firm, known for its beautiful but pricey products, offering everything from a $1600 aluminum desk to a $2,000 set of singing, wooden dolls, and even the Nothing Phone would not exist without the company’s helping hand. Spoilers of the Week April 18-22 Teenage Engineering has debuted another …
North Korea Shuts Down Embassies Around the World Amid Financial Crisis In an unexpected move, North Korea has been shutting down several of its limited embassies across the globe, sparking suspicions of a deepening financial crisis. The reclusive nation has reportedly closed its embassy in Nepal, marking the fifth country it has withdrawn from in …
The federal government has designated Tulsa as a “Tech Hub,” unlocking the potential for up to $75 million in federal funding for a local consortium focused on establishing the region as a global leader in advanced autonomous technologies. Tulsa was chosen as one of the 31 Tech Hubs by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s the latest news you need to know: 1. The US is investing $3.5 billion in upgrading the electrical grid to withstand extreme weather events like wildfires. 2. US president Joe Biden met with Israeli leaders but did not meet Arab leaders as planned, leaving questions about relief supplies entering Gaza. …
Photo: Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images (Getty Images) According to a survey released today (Oct. 18) by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), new applications for mortgages have fallen 6.9% from a week ago, reaching a demand low not seen since 1995. The MBA tracks changes in mortgage applications through a weekly index, …
Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X) bet is now hemorrhaging user trafficPhoto: GONZALO FUENTES (Reuters) The return on Elon Musk’s $44 billion investment to transform the microblogging social platform Twitter (now known as X) into an “everything app” has experienced a downward spiral. SimilarWeb, a traffic analytics firm, has revealed the latest data showing a significant …
As of yesterday (Oct. 17), individuals in New Zealand and the Philippines who want to create new accounts on X must now sign up for a $1 annual subscription in order to post and interact with other users, according to the platform’s Support page. So, what was the inspiration behind Elon Musk’s design for Tesla’s …
Autoworkers and now Detroit’s casino workers find themselves at the center of attention, with strikes becoming a common sight. Following in the footsteps of their counterparts in the auto industry, thousands of gaming industry workers are seeking pay raises, improved healthcare and retirement benefits, and job security in the face of advancing technology. The strike …
RTO, which stands for “return to the office,” has become a widely used term in recent times. With various companies demanding employees to come back to the office, RTO has caught the attention of many individuals. 3 ways to negotiate your return to the office According to recent reports, the implementation of new in-office policies …