Father stabbed to death outside Canada Starbucks in front of toddler daughter
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw injured in Center City auto accident
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.
Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Parts of Twitter's source code leaked online
Twitter, based in San Francisco, noted in the filing that the postings infringe copyrights held by Twitter.
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Elon Musk tells employees to get back in office with 2:30 am memo
Musk is not a fan of remote work. Back in November, he ended Twitter's work-from-home accommodations.
Starbucks can help you order a drink based on your zodiac sign
Starbucks and astrology app Sanctuary have teamed up to combine your daily horoscope with a Starbucks beverage to match.
Amazon driver seen delivering package during reported armed police standoff
In a statement, Amazon said it prioritizes the safety of its drivers and was “looking into the specific circumstances” of the now-viral TikTok video.
Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
New Starbucks CEO plans to work in stores monthly
Starbucks’ new CEO Laxman Narasimhan says he plans to work a half-day shift once a month in one of the company’s stores in an effort to stay close to the company’s culture and customers.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
MacKenzie Scott launches new 'open call' to donate $250 million to nonprofits
Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.
City of Philadelphia reaches record $9.25M settlement with demonstrators in summer 2020 protests
During a press conference held on Monday morning, several plaintiffs said they have an array of physical ailments caused by the police violence they experienced, including nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets, and reactions to chemical agents.
Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs amid 'uncertain economy'
Amazon announced Monday that it plans to cut an additional 9,000 roles within the next few weeks amid the uncertain economic environment.
Disney managers told to identify layoff candidates, with 4K job cuts expected by April: report
Disney managers were given an April deadline to propose budget cuts and make a list of employees to be laid off.
TikTok will add specific STEM feed with math, engineering content, amid recent restrictions
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
Temple, Philadelphia police departments welcome new officers as recruitment efforts continue
The graduation comes one month after Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerlad was killed in the line of duty and as Philadelphia police say there is a "dire" need for more officers.