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Elon Musk got 72% in Tesla shareholder vote on pay

19

Jun

Science and Technology

Elon Musk got 72% in Tesla shareholder vote on pay

With the pay package, Musk would own 20.5% of Tesla, up from about 13%. He has said he would like a 25% stake, stressing in January that it would be "quite influential, but not so much that it can't be overthrown." If he didn't get such a large stake, he said, "he would rather build products outside of Tesla." Even after this week's rally, Tesla shares are down more than 20% this year, compared with a 14% gain in the broader stock market. The company remains by far the most valuable auto company, with a stock market value of $600…

Disney’s Splash Mountain will reopen with a Princess Tiana theme

19

Jun

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Disney’s Splash Mountain will reopen with a Princess Tiana theme

Tiana's Bayou Adventure uses the same trails as Splash Mountain, and riders continue to ride in vehicles made to look like hollowed-out logs. But everything else has been redesigned. Instead of a suspenseful story that sees Br'er Rabbit thrown into a field of brambles, the new attraction focuses on a Mardi Gras party: Tiana and her friend Louis, a trumpet-playing alligator, are on a quest to creatures to form a gang with. Midway through the film, the cheerful Mama Odie, a voodoo queen in "The Princess and the Frog" and now a "fairy godmother of the bayou," casts a spell,…

Check out photos from inside the 2024 Belmont Stakes

16

Jun

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Check out photos from inside the 2024 Belmont Stakes

Summer at the spa - a ritual that has lasted nearly 200 years - began early in Saratoga Springs, New York, with the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes, held Saturday for the first time at Saratoga Race Course, a relic revered where elites and others mingle, but horses dominate. Broadway, the city's central thoroughfare, was abuzz with activity. Lines for picnic tables along the trail formed before dawn. A new color, Belmont Green, blends with the track's signature red and white coating. Owners, trainers, runners and loyalists all hailed the break with tradition for the 156th…

Tesla shareholders will vote on Elon Musk’s big payday. What happens then?

15

Jun

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Tesla shareholders will vote on Elon Musk’s big payday. What happens then?

Tesla could use shareholder approval to support Musk's case in court. If it wins the vote on Musk's compensation, the company is likely to turn to Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, the Delaware Court of Chancery judge who rejected the compensation plan, and argue that shareholders, armed with information she says not having had it when they approved the package, they ratified the proposal again. This, according to the company, makes the issue controversial. If McCormick were to declare the plan acceptable, it is likely that the plaintiffs who initially sued will appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court. Among their potential arguments:…

Personal conflicts, even violence, are not uncommon in long-term care

15

Jun

By Megan Hart

Health

Personal conflicts, even violence, are not uncommon in long-term care

Those most likely to be involved are younger and able to walk, "able to move and put themselves in harm's way," Dr. Pillemer said. Most had at least moderate cognitive impairment. The studies also found that incidents occurred more often in specialized dementia units. “Memory care has positive elements, but it also puts residents at greater risk of assault,” Dr. Pillemer said. “More people with brain diseases, uninhibited people, gather in a smaller space.” Because so many, both perpetrators and victims, suffer from dementia, "sometimes we can't say what started it all," said Leanne Rorick, director of a program that…

California proposes 30 AI regulatory laws amid federal gridlock

15

Jun

By Megan Hart

Science and Technology

California proposes 30 AI regulatory laws amid federal gridlock

California lawmakers last month advanced about 30 new AI measures aimed at protecting consumers and jobs, one of the largest efforts yet to regulate the new technology. The bills aim to impose the toughest nationwide restrictions on artificial intelligence, which some technologists warn could kill entire categories of jobs, throw elections into chaos with misinformation and pose national security risks. California's proposals, many of which have won broad support, include rules to prevent AI tools from discriminating in housing and health services. They also aim to protect intellectual property and jobs. The California legislature, which is expected to vote on…

Sony Pictures Acquires Alamo Drafthouse in Lifeline to Cinema Chain

14

Jun

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Sony Pictures Acquires Alamo Drafthouse in Lifeline to Cinema Chain

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sony bought Alamo from Altamont Capital Partners and Fortress Investment Group, as well as the chain's founder, Tim League. Mr League said the cinema chain was “more than thrilled” with the deal. This comes at a time of financial difficulty for the Alamo and the film industry as a whole. Many of Alamo's franchised locations filed for bankruptcy and closed this month, making Sony's move a potential lifeline for the struggling chain. Alamo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2021 before a private equity firm intervened. The theaters will continue to operate under…

Work permit in Panama: guide for United States nationals

11

Jun

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Work permit in Panama: guide for United States nationals

Panama has managed to position itself as one of the main countries in Latin America for several reasons, but the ones that stand out the most are its growing economy and its strategic location, both working as a focus of attention for many foreigners in search of job opportunities. However, if you are a United States citizen and want to work legally in the country, it is essential to obtain a work permit.Keeping all your legal paperwork current is highly recommended, as it will streamline any job hunt and prevent various issues for those involved. Additionally, consulting a reliable expert…

Top Turf and Merak Group: building meaningful connections

05

Jun

By Megan Hart

Social Responsibility

Top Turf and Merak Group: building meaningful connections

In our interconnected global landscape, private enterprises serve as essential catalysts for economic growth and social development. Although generating profits and creating employment are their primary roles, there is an increasing realization of organizations' wider obligations to their surrounding communities. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained prominence as a key initiative, with businesses committing their resources, time, and energy to improve the welfare of individuals and the planet.This societal commitment not only boosts community welfare but also reinforces a company's image while encouraging heightened involvement from employees, customers, and investors. By prioritizing empathy, businesses can launch transformative projects that result…

Even With Gaza Under Siege, Some Are Imagining Its Reconstruction – Generic English

30

May

By Megan Hart

Investments and Business

Even With Gaza Under Siege, Some Are Imagining Its Reconstruction – Generic English

Related media - Related media Mr. Choa, 64, has spent much of his international architectural career wrestling with such details. After the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, he took part in a commission tasked with sketching out the future of Lower Manhattan. He later lived and worked in China, where he oversaw master plans in major urban areas. After moving to London in 2006, he continued such work in Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. He first grappled with a detailed plan for Gaza in 2015 through work commissioned by Palestinian business interests. He…