CNN — Progressive and State Farm, two of the largest U.S. auto insurers, are refusing to underwrite policies in certain cities for certain older Hyundai and Kia models that have been deemed too easy to steal, the companies say. Several reports indicate that companies have stopped offering insurance on these vehicles in cities such as … Read more
CNN — Three people received medical treatment while filming an actual “Squid Game” show, Netflix confirmed, but the streaming giant denied anyone suffered “serious injuries”. Netflix announced last year that it was launching “Squid Game: The Challenge” as a reality competition series based on its hit drama – a South Korean fictional series in which … Read more
CNN — The FBI seized a website that a notorious ransomware gang, which extorted more than $100 million from victims’ organizations, used to shame its victims, according to a posting on the website. The so-called Hive ransomware group’s dark website posted a message on Thursday saying it had been taken over “as part of a … Read more
hong kong CNN — Toyota’s longtime president and CEO, Akio Toyoda, is stepping down and handing over the reins of the the world’s largest automaker to Lexus chief Koji Sato. The Japanese company announced the reshuffle on Thursday, saying Toyoda would be named chairman of the board while Sato would take over day-to-day management. Takeshi … Read more
hong kong CNN — A deadly cold spell gripping East Asia has killed at least four people in Japan after sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall wreaked havoc on travel during the New Year’s holiday. Lunar year, with climate experts warning that such extreme weather events have become the “new normal”. Japanese officials said the four … Read more
New York CNN — California voters will decide next year on a referendum that could overturn a landmark new law setting working conditions and minimum wages of up to $22 an hour for fast-food workers in the world’s largest state. country. Chipotle, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, In-N-Out Burger and KFC owner Yum! The brands have each … Read more
CNN — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday denounced Rwanda’s accusation that a Congolese fighter jet violated Rwandan airspace, alleging the plane was attacked by Rwandan forces in an “act of aggression deliberate action which amounts to an act of war”. The Rwandan government’s communications office released a statement on Twitter on Tuesday … Read more
New York CNN — Over the past year, M&M’s has been the subject of tirades from Fox News and criticism from a small segment of fans – first for changing Green M&M’s shoes and more recently for featuring female M&M characters on its packaging for International Women’s Day. This week, he announced a change: following … Read more
CNN — An iceberg the size of Greater London broke away from the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica on Sunday, according to the British Antarctic Survey. Scientists first discovered major cracks in the sea ice a decade ago, but in the past two years there have been two major ruptures. BAS Halley Research Station is … Read more
CNN — The Justice Department and eight states sued Google on Tuesday, accusing the company of harming competition with its dominance in the online advertising market and calling for its dissolution. The decision marks the Biden administration’s first successful antitrust case against a Big Tech company. The eight states joining the lawsuit are California, Colorado, … Read more
