Sep 28
The singer reportedly experienced an E.T. encounter that was “warm and loving and accepting.”
Sep 28
The launch of the Apple M1 Silicon definitely upset the desktop chip market, and despite and in spite of compatibility reservations, the M1 Macs and MacBooks proved to be a great hit among Apple customers. Of course, that’s just the opening salvo, and there are more coming our way, some with upgraded Apple Silicon perhaps. But at least for the … Continue reading
Sep 28
In order to settle a lawsuit brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Activision Blizzard has agreed to establish an $18 million fund for eligible claimants — meaning, employees who were harmed by the company’s discriminatory hiring and management practices. The EEOC lawsuit was filed Monday, and that same afternoon, Activision Blizzard announced the $18 million conclusion.
Activision Blizzard is the company behind blockbuster video game franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch. Activision Blizzard’s revenue for the year 2020 was $8.1 billion, with a profit of more than $2 billion.
Today’s $18 million agreement follows a three-year investigation into Activision Blizzard by the EEOC. The agreement is subject to court approval, and any leftover funds will be distributed among equality groups in the video game industry. The company is also upgrading its workplace policies and appointing a third-party equal opportunity consultant that will report to the Board of Directors and the EEOC.
This is just one of several lawsuits assailing Activision Blizzard at the moment. The first was filed by California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing on July 20th, following a years-long investigation that concluded Activision Blizzard executives fostered a sexist, frat-boy style culture, and the company routinely violated equal-pay and labor laws. Since then, the SEC has opened its own investigation into the company, investors have filed a separate lawsuit, and the National Labor Relations Board is looking into complaints of coercion and interrogation at Activision Blizzard in response to the recent legal pressure. Several high-profile executives have left the company.
Sep 28
Venom 2's Marketing Really Wants You to Remember Eddie and Venom Are a Couple Now
Posted in: Today's ChiliHell, it’s not like the first film kept it subtle anyway, but ever since we’ve had a glimpse into it, Venom: Let There Be Carnage has not stopped leaning into Tom Hardy’s dual role as Eddie Brock and the Venom Symbiote, to the point of the pair being described as a couple, odd or otherwise.
Sep 28
Ethereum Researcher Pleads Guilty to Advising North Korea on How to Use Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Posted in: Today's ChiliAn American cryptocurrency researcher has admitted to violating U.S. law by attending a blockchain conference in North Korea in 2019, where he gave advice on how to elude U.S. sanctions.
Sep 28
NASA and the US Geological Survey have successfully launched a joint mission involving Landsat 9, a satellite that will spend its days in space observing Earth’s coastlines and landscapes over time. The mission launched at 2:12 PM ET on September 17 from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg using the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Landsat 9 is the … Continue reading
Sep 28
Epic has announced that the next big Fortnite update will arrive tomorrow, September 28, in the early morning hours (at least for players in North America). The company has dropped some of the details about what players should expect, including when the downtime will start and how long you’ll have to wait before you can get back into the action. … Continue reading
Sep 28
We knew it was in the works, and now it’s confirmed: Amazon Studios’ subversive superhero hit The Boys will be getting its (perhaps inevitable, given the towering popularity of The Boys) first spin-off. It’ll take place in a college setting and star Jaz Sinclair of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, among others.
Sep 28
“Celebrities are crazy, they really are,” the basketball legend told the New York Post. “Don’t call me that anymore.”
Sep 28
Take the conversation beyond Latinx Heritage Month and beyond the classroom.
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