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There are some additions to the TechCrunch team that I’m happy to announce. First, Kirsten Korosec, who has been with us for more than two years, was promoted to Transportation Editor. Kirsten has done amazing work, helping to elevate our footh.....»»
Thomas Szlosek named AutoNation CFO; Joe Lower takes another role
This is the second major executive change announced this month at the nation's second largest auto retailer......»»
New Twitter CEO named, with likely moderation clashes ahead
As widely rumored, the new Twitter CEO has been named as former NBCUniversal advertising exec Linda Yaccarino. Platform owner Elon Musk was making good on a promise he made last year, to abide by the results of a poll telling him to resign as the co.....»»
There"s a way to free flatscreen TV -- but with a catch
Telly promises a smart television for free, if users are willing to deal with advertising on a second screen and the wholesale handing over of their usage data to marketers.Telly's dual-screen smart TVA start-up named Telly, created by a co-founder o.....»»
Astronomers just saw a star eat a planet—an astrophysicist on the team explains the first-of-its-kind discovery
For the first time, astronomers have captured images that show a star consuming one of its planets. The star, named ZTF SLRN-2020, is located in the Milky Way galaxy, in the constellation Aquila. As the star swallowed its planet, the star brightened.....»»
Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
Elon Musk on Friday named longtime media executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter, months after he promised to step back from the role......»»
Infamous pharma company founded by Shkreli files for bankruptcy, blames Shkreli
Vyera will sell assets to cover debts. Enlarge / Martin Shkreli. (credit: Getty | Drew Angerer) The pharmaceutical company behind Martin Shkreli's infamous 4,000 percent price hike—now known as Vyera Pharmaceuticals—.....»»
SBF says “dishonesty and unfair dealing” aren’t fraud, seeks to dismiss charges
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to "clear his name." Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer / Staff | Getty Images North America) Late Monday, legally embroiled FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried moved to dismiss the majority o.....»»
For first time, VW names a design chief dedicated to the Americas
Jose Carlos "JC" Pavone has been named head of design for VW of America, giving him design responsibilities over North and South America. The native of Brazil has been with VW since 2002......»»
Walensky to step down as head of CDC
Rochelle Walensky faced controversy while balancing pandemic management with reforms. Enlarge / CDC Director Rochelle Walensky testifying before Congress. (credit: Drew Angerer) On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control.....»»
Frenchman Mountain Dolostone: 500 million-year-old Grand Canyon rock layer finally gets a name
The Grand Canyon is visited by millions of admirers each year. So, naturally, you'd think that all of its rock layers had been studied and named. But you'd be wrong......»»
Microsoft could offer private ChatGPT to businesses for “10 times” the normal cost
Product would keep sensitive information from being used to train AI models. Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer | Getty Images) Microsoft is planning to offer a privacy-focused version of the ChatGPT chatbot to banks, health.....»»
Steve Carlisle retires; Rory Harvey named GM North America president
Cadillac chief Rory Harvey will succeed Carlisle as head of GM's largest and most profitable region June 1......»»
AutoNation customer experience exec Cannon to retire; CMO named
A veteran retail industry marketing executive will become the dealership giant's new CMO. Marc Cannon will pivot to AutoNation's philanthropic efforts and then retire by the end of 2023......»»
Apple’s high-yield savings account reportedly drew $1 billion in deposits in just four days
Apple Card Savings Account debuted two weeks ago, and it seems to be off to a hot start. A new report from Forbes today says that Apple Card Savings Account attracted nearly $1 billion in deposits in just the first four days… more… The post App.....»»
Manley, Barra got top pay from Detroit 3 in 2022
General Motors CEO Mary Barra was again the highest-paid CEO, but she earned less than the $56 million Michael Manley received from his former employer, Stellantis......»»
How are dinosaur tissues preserved in deep time?
Ever since Mary Schweitzer found soft, stretchy tissue in a T. rex fossil in 2004, scientists have been trying to come to grips with how some biological tissues and cells could preserve within ancient critters......»»
DNA study of famed US sled dog shows what made him so tough
New York's Central Park has a statue dedicated to him, and there's even been a movie about him: a sled dog named Balto. Now he is the focus of a DNA study, 90 years after he died, to see what made the pooch so famously tough......»»
GM CEO Mary Barra"s 2022 pay worth $29M
Barra, the highest-paid Detroit 3 CEO for an eighth consecutive year, has now received total compensation of more than $200 million since assuming the top job in 2014......»»
Research reveals how voters view politicians accused of sexual harassment
Alleged misconduct generally reduces public support for political candidates, but many people would still vote for someone accused of sexual harassment, according to a new paper in the journal Electoral Studies from Queen Mary University of London an.....»»
Insane deal knocks $660 off this pet hair-friendly robot vacuum
Awkwardly named yet fantastically effective, the bObsweep PetHair SLAM Robot Vacuum will solve all your pet hair cleaning needs. It's on sale......»»