Tesla Becomes Most Valuable Automaker As More Workers Contract COVID-19 – Its factories are open again, which is boosting the stock price — and the COVID-19 risk. [verge]
Just Eat Takeaway Confirms It’s Gobbling Up Grubhub In A $7.3B Deal – Just Eat Takeaway — the European company that only just got its own $7.8 billion merger approved by regulators in April of this year — officially announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Grubhub in the U.S. in an all-share deal for an enterprise value of $7.3 billion. [tc]
Vogue’s Anna Wintour Admits “Hurtful” Mistakes, But Is Her Apology On Race More Than Just Fashionable? – In an internal email to colleagues on Wednesday, legendary Vogue editor and fashion influencer Anna Wintour apologized for race-related mistakes of the past. [forbes]
Outsider Tapped In Flynn Case Calls Justice Dept. Reversal A ‘Gross Abuse’ Of Power – A former federal judge said that the attorney general gave special treatment to a presidential ally, undermining public confidence in the rule of law. [nyt]
CrossFit CEO Resigns After Saying ‘We’re Not Mourning For George Floyd’ – CrossFit’s founder and CEO Greg Glassman resigned on Tuesday after going on a lengthy tirade in a Zoom call with employees and affiliates of the company. [cut]
Amazon To Ban Police Use Of Facial Recognition Software For A Year – Company has stated its support for Black Lives Matter movement, but faced growing backlash over ties to policing. [guardian]
Nail The Perfect Father’s Day Gift – Six Bottles For R950 – With Father’s Day looming, and Mother’s Day already passed, put down the ‘best dad’ mug and pay attention if you really want to treat your folks. [here]
55,421 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In South Africa As Deaths Jump To 1,210 – Minister of health Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that South Africa now has 55,421 confirmed cases of coronavirus. [btech]
AfriForum To Open Case Against Nelson Mandela Foundation For ‘Inciting Violence’ – AfriForum says it will open an incitement of violence case against the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) for a statement it made on the use of violence in protests. [tlive]
Investors Heading To High Court After Cryptocurrency CEO Fails To Pay Back Millions – An urgent application will be filed in the High Court in Port Elizabeth this week against Willie Breedt, the defunct CEO and owner of the cryptocurrency scheme, VaultAge Solution (VS). [n24]
‘Most Significant Conservation Action Decision Ever Made For Entire Pangolin Order’, Shows New Era Of Conservation Commitment – Shortly after raising the status of pangolins to the top level of protection, the Chinese government this week removed the highly trafficked mammal’s scales from its official list of traditional medicines. [mav]
Anthony Joshua Vs Tyson Fury: Fighters Have Reached Agreement Over Two-Fight Deal, Says Eddie Hearn – Frank Warren says the deal had long been agreed in principle but insists nothing has been signed nor have dates and venues been confirmed. [tele]
Madeleine McCann Investigation ‘Could Be Dropped’ Without More Clues From Public – A new inquiry into Madeleine McCann murder suspect Christian Brueckner may have to be abandoned unless more members of the public come forward with information. [metro]
Three Simple Truths When Investing In Your Child’s Future – As any parent will tell you, children are expensive. The sooner you start planning, and teaching responsible money habits, the better. [here]
JK Rowling Says She Is Survivor Of Domestic Abuse And Sexual Assault – Author reveals experiences in essay after facing criticism over her comments on trans issues. [guardian]
Twitter Tests Asking If You Actually Want To Read An Article Before Retweeting It – You’ve shared articles based solely on their headlines. Lots of people do. Well, Twitter is now testing a new feature to try to stop that from happening. [mash]
Jerry Seinfeld Addresses Rumours That He Once Practiced Scientology – Comedian Jerry Seinfeld spoke on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast and addressed rumours that he used to be a Scientologist. [h9]
Extraordinary Modern Farmhouse Lists For $32 Million In The Hollywood Hills – A modern farmhouse marvel called Forest Knoll Residence has hit the market for $32 million in the Hollywood Hills. It’s also highly rated, design-wise. [forbes]
Denise Richards Holds Onto Her Husband Aaron Phypers On Family Stroll – After he threatened to ‘crush’ her ‘f**king hand’ on shocking episode of RHOBH. [dm] She sure does pick ‘em.
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