Author: Julia Mehalko

In recent years, China has seen a growing trend of companies deciding to pack up and leave the country for good. Most recently, Shell has decided to close one of its units in China. While many U.S.-based companies have chosen to leave China as tensions between the two countries continue to grow, various companies from countries around the world have also chosen to leave, for different reasons.  Shell Leaves China Source: Jethro Carullo/Unsplash Shell is the latest company to decide to leave China. The company decided to close down one of its small power generation units in the country. The…

In recent years, China has seen a growing trend of companies deciding to pack up and leave the country for good. Most recently, Shell has decided to close one of its units in China. While many U.S.-based companies have chosen to leave China as tensions between the two countries continue to grow, various companies from countries around the world have also chosen to leave, for different reasons.  Shell Leaves China Source: Jethro Carullo/Unsplash Shell is the latest company to decide to leave China. The company decided to close down one of its small power generation units in the country. The…

Fashion giant Shein has been slapped with numerous lawsuits for copyright, stealing, data scraping, and more. The company’s most recent lawsuit alleges that they used AI to steal art and popular clothing trends, using this information to then make these trending items themselves. According to this latest case, these actions mainly harmed small fashion designers attempting to make a name for themselves online. Shein Is Accused of Copyright Infringement Source: Shein.com/Wikimedia Commons A class action lawsuit filed against e-commerce fast fashion giant Shein has accused the company of copyright infringement. This suit also alleges that Sehin uses data scrapping, as…

John Barnett, a Boeing whistleblower, has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Barnett’s death comes as he was answering questions in a deposition in his dispute with Boeing. According to his law team and family, Barnett’s death has come as a complete shock. His attorneys are asking for a full and complete investigation. John Barnett Found Dead Source: John McArthur/Unsplash Barnett was supposed to answer questions in a deposition on the day he was found dead. When his legal team grew worried when he didn’t show up, they called him. However, all their calls went unanswered. This…

A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) discriminated against white people. Now, the agency must work to help all business owners of all races. This latest Texas ruling comes as many conservative activists and lawyers target agencies and laws that were designed to help minorities. Many of these practices — such as what the MBDA once did — were created decades ago. The Minority Business Development Agency Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons The MBDA was established in 1969 by then-President Richard Nixon. The MBDA is a part of the Commerce Department. For decades, this agency…

It’s been eight years since a Clinton has either been in office or on a ballot. Though the power that former President Bill Clinton and former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have has waned in the last few years alone, the Clintons still remain influential — and seem to be stepping back into the political limelight. As Democratic President Joe Biden looks poised to face former President Donald Trump in a general election rematch, both Clintons have reportedly been advising their party behind the scenes. Clinton, Obama, and Biden’s Upcoming Fundraiser Source: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons Perhaps the biggest…