This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Trae Cervantes, who worked as an engineering technician at Tesla until March 2025. It has been edited for length and clarity. I started at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada as a production associate in 2018, and I worked my way into a role as an engineering technician….
President Donald Trump said Friday that he had terminated trade discussions with Canada, citing an incoming Canadian tax on tech companies including those based in the U.S. In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to Canada as “a very difficult country to trade with” and said that its levy on tech firms — the…
Big companies pull back on Pride Month Big companies pull back on Pride Month sponsorships, impacting celebrations 04:26 Wrapped in multicolored flags and waving protest signs, revelers across the globe have gathered throughout June for Pride events — a monthlong celebration of the LGBTQ community that also symbolizes an ongoing fight for equal rights and inclusion….
The Sunday night at Glastonbury is a hard one to get right. Previous years have seen Elton John, Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran close the festival. But Emily Eavis was criticised in 2024 for putting SZA in the final headline slot, as the RnB singer drew in an unusually small crowd. In 2025, the final night is set to…
As some shoppers grow weary of heritage designs and macroeconomic instability continues to push consumers away from the luxury market, slow fashion brands are attracting those seeking freshness when it comes to accessories. Brands like The Horse, Verafied, Savette, and Laflore Paris, among others, are offering new bag designs made of sustainable materials, embracing a…
Marcus Rashford remains firmly on FC Barcelona’s radar as a potential late-summer market coup. Despite the ongoing focus on priority targets like Joan Garcia and Nico Williams, the Blaugrana are leaving the door open for a blockbuster move should the opportunity align. Rashford: All-In for Barça According to SPORT, Rashford is eager to join Barcelona…
At least 34 people were killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes, health staff say, as Palestinians face a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ceasefire prospects inch closer. The war has killed over 56,000 Palestinians so far, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.(AFP) The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday morning, among others killing…
When to give a child their first smartphone is rarely a simple decision. For many families, it sits somewhere between a logistical necessity and a leap of faith. The HMD Fusion X1 is a £229 device that tries to take some of the pressure off that decision by giving parents more control, introducing young users…
“Daddy’s home.” So said a social media post from the White House, accompanied by a video featuring the song Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) by Usher and images of Donald Trump at the Nato summit in The Hague. The US president’s fundraising allies were quick to market $35 T-shirts with his image and the word after…
Hong Kong customs officers have seized about 9kg (19.8lbs) of suspected narcotics with an estimated market value of HK$8.8 million (US$1.12 million) and arrested a man on suspicion of drug trafficking. The operation took place in San Tin, near Yuen Long in the New Territories, on Friday night. Officers intercepted a man acting suspiciously and…