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Google Fires More Staffers Following Protests Over $1.2 Billion Israel Deal

Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. A group representing the fired workers said the total number of staff terminated for protesting is now over 50. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . Last week, workers held sit-in protests at Google's offices in both New York and Sunnyvale, California. The protests were organized by the group No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers were fired following the initial sit-in. . According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired "over 20" more workers, “including non-participating bystanders during last week’s protests.”. Google’s aims are clear: the corporation is attempting to quash dissent, silence its workers, and reassert its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. Google has disputed the group's claims, stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment was terminated was personally and definitively involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”

Travis Kelce to Host Celebrity Spinoff of 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' | THR News Video

Travis Kelce just landed his first TV job. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is set to host a spin-off of the Fox game show 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' for Amazon's Prime Video. The new show hosted by Kelce is titled 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' It will see adult contestants answer elementary curriculum questions with the help of a classroom full of famous faces.

Reese Witherspoon Working on a 'Legally Blonde' TV Series With Amazon | THR News Video

It looks like there's a new 'Legally Blonde' TV show in the works…what like it's hard? Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner is teaming up with Amazon to develop a 'Legally Blonde' TV series. 'Gossip Girl' and 'The O.C.' grads Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are attached to write the TV offshoot.

Amazon Is Getting Rid of Just Walk Out Technology at Its Fresh Grocery Stores

Amazon Is Getting Rid of , Just Walk Out Technology , at Its Fresh Grocery Stores. The company's Just Walk Out technology allows customers to avoid standing in checkout lines. It works by sending receipts to customers after they've left the store with their items. While customers have said they enjoy the process, . they wish they could view their receipts and savings while they are shopping, according to Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden. As a result, Amazon is revamping its grocery chain to better serve customers. The Just Walk Out technology will be replaced by smart carts that provide spending data in real time, NPR reports. . Most Fresh grocery stores are located in Washington State, California, Illinois and Virginia. . The retailer also operates Amazon Go stores in addition to owning Whole Foods. The retailer also operates Amazon Go stores in addition to owning Whole Foods. Amazon Go stores and smaller Fresh stores in the U.K. will continue to use Just Walk Out technology, NPR reports. Last year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that the company is still trying to figure out how to have a greater impact on physical grocery stores. This revamp, and "selectively" launching new Fresh locations, is part of that process, Golden said

Jon Stewart Says Apple Asked Him Not to Interview FTC Chair Lina Khan on "The Problem" | THR News Video

Jon Stewart is saying that Apple asked him not to talk to the Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan on his former Apple show 'The Problem with Jon Stewart.' Khan, who became chair of the FTC in 2021, has made a name for herself for being an outspoken critic of the business practices of Big Tech companies like Amazon and Meta and has been praised by both Democrats and Republicans for her antitrust efforts. Khan was a guest on Monday's episode of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show,' where Stewart made the revelation.

Robert Downey Jr. Reveals Whether He Would Return to Marvel as 'Iron Man' | THR News Video

Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.

Cillian Murphy to Star in 'Blood Runs Coal' Film Adaptation at Universal | THR News Video

Cillian Murphy is on a hot streak booking his next gig after winning the best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer.' The actor is attached to star in and produce 'Blood Runs Coal,' an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired.

Cillian Murphy Returning for 'Peaky Blinders' Movie, Series Creator Confirms | THR News Video

Newly minted Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy will indeed be returning to 'Peaky Blinders.' Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that Murphy will be going back to the mean streets of Birmingham in the feature-length movie of the BBC hit franchise when it films later this year. The 'Oppenheimer' star led the hit BBC period crime series as violent gang leader Tommy Shelby. During a red carpet interview on Tuesday Knight confirmed, "He definitely is returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road," referring to an area of central Birmingham.

Oppenheimer's Christopher Nolan Looking at Huge Bonus Following Oscars Success

Oppenheimer's Christopher Nolan , Looking at Huge Bonus , Following Oscars Success. 'The Independent' reports that Christopher Nolan is poised to recieve a massive bonus from the overwhelming success of his Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' . 'The Independent' reports that Christopher Nolan is poised to recieve a massive bonus from the overwhelming success of his Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' . The film took home seven awards from the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. The film took home seven awards from the 96th Academy Awards ceremony. Among those seven awards were Best Picture, Directing, Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy) and Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr). . Among those seven awards were Best Picture, Directing, Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy) and Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr). . 'Oppenheimer' also won awards for Best Cinematography, Film Editing and Original Score. After releasing on July 19 last year, the film raked in , $958 million worldwide. An upcoming rerelease at 1,000 cinemas following the movie's Oscars success is projected to drive the film beyond the $1 billion threshold. . An upcoming rerelease at 1,000 cinemas following the movie's Oscars success is projected to drive the film beyond the $1 billion threshold. . According to a report by 'Variety,' Nolan is rumored to take home over $100 million, based on a combination of , “salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators and a bonus for this twin Academy Awards.”. According to a report by 'Variety,' Nolan is rumored to take home over $100 million, based on a combination of , “salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators and a bonus for this twin Academy Awards.”. Despite garnering critical success throughout his career, this was Nolan's first career Oscar win. . Previously, Nolan had earned nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017, 'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. . Previously, Nolan had earned nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017, 'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. . Previously, Nolan had earned nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017, 'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. . 'The Independent' reports that 'Oppenheimer' has already become the highest-grossing Best Picture winner since 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' in 2003

Everything That Happened at the 2024 Oscars | THR News Video

'Oppenheimer' wins big, Billie Eilish makes history and Christopher Nolan, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph take home the gold.

Elon Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X attack posts | Oneindia

Elon Musk found himself in the crosshairs of controversy once again as he clashed with Australian authorities over content censorship on his platform, X. The dispute stemmed from a court order instructing X to remove video posts depicting a violent incident involving an Assyrian bishop. Musk, known for his outspoken nature, accused Australian leaders of attempting to stifle internet freedom, drawing condemnation from lawmakers. #ElonMusk #AnthonyAlbanese #ElonMuskVsAustralia #XStabbingPosts #PostCensorship #Australia #SenatorTargeted #XDispute #SydneyChurchStabbing #CensorshipBattle #GunLawsDebate #InternetFreedom #ContentRegulation #LegalChallenge ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.122~

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