23andMe board quits over plans to take DNA testing company private

All seven independent directors on 23andMe's board resigned on Tuesday, citing differences over the CEO's plan to take the company private. The departures leave the board with just one current member: Chairwoman Anne Wojcicki, who co-founded the genetic-testing company in 2006 and serves as its chief executive officer. Wojcicki submitted a proposal to take the […]

23andMe board resigns in blow to CEO Anne Wojcicki

All seven members of 23andMe's board of directors have resigned in a scathing rebuke of CEO Anne Wojcicki's proposed plan to take the company private. Wojcicki said: Trying to take the company private Since April, it has offered to acquire all of the outstanding shares of 23andMe stock not owned by her or her affiliates. […]

Republicans push against Facebook board billionaire John Arnold

Ahead of the election, Republican lawmakers have sounded the alarm about Texas billionaire John Arnold, who was appointed to Meta's board earlier this year, warning that he could undermine efforts to maintain free speech and openness on Facebook ahead of the presidential election. Arnold, whose net worth is estimated at $2.9 billion according to Forbes […]

GOP sues North Carolina board of elections over use of digital student IDs for voting

Republicans have sued the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) over a recent decision to allow University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) employees and students to use digital identification to vote. The state Republican Party and the Republican National Committee (RNC) filed the lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court on Thursday, just […]

Why Giants’ post-Saquon game plan may never get off drawing board

Don't give up on the Giants' three-pronged plan to develop a powerful rushing attack just yet. There is insufficient evidence to make any definitive statements about the 2024 NFL season. But early evidence suggests it might not be as easy to replace Saquon Barkley's year-over-year production with a team of fresh players, an offensive-minded scheme […]

Southwest shares tumble after airline overhauls board but keeps CEO

Southwest is replacing its board of directors and its chairman is due to step down next year, but it plans to keep Chief Executive Robert Jordan in his position in some concessions to hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which had called on the airline to make reforms, including firing Jordan. Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that […]

Minnesota Police Say School Bus Driver Blew 0.16 BAC With 17 Kids On Board

The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) in Minnesota announced that a school bus driver was arrested on Wednesday for “driving under the influence” with 17 children on board. The driver was identified as Anthony Israelson, the press release said. readPolice allege that the suspect's preliminary breath test showed a “blood alcohol content of 0.16.” […]