Musk to head federal government audit under Trump

After playing with the idea for several weeks, the “Department of Government Efficiency” looks to be finally materializing. “I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic reforms,” Trump pledged while speaking to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday. […]

Vera Sauchanka

09/06/2024

Nation’s First Cannabis Cafe Opened in Hollywood

The Lowell Cafe allows diners to smoke marijuana and consume edibles inside. Miley Cyrus, Chris Rock, Mark Ronson, and Sarah Silverman are among investors. Check back for more coverage soon! Photo source: @lowellcafe

Vera Sauchanka

10/03/2019

Navin Chaddha of Mayfield Fund shares entrepreneur success tips at U First Capital VC Speaker Event in Silicon Valley

Navin Chaddha, head and managing partner of Mayfield Fund, spoke at U First Capital VC Speaker event series in Santa Clara, CA. As a leader of a 50-year-old Mayfield fund, Chaddha spoke to entrepreneurs about the fund’s investment strategies, expertise in innovation, and also discussed solutions to the most common challenges every early-stage business faces. […]

Vera Sauchanka

08/01/2019

Navin Chaddha of Mayfield Fund speaks at U First Capital in Silicon Valley

Navin Chaddha speaks about startup success tips, tech, and innovation. Check back for more coverage shortly! 

Vera Sauchanka

07/31/2019

New York Supreme Court reinstates all fired unvaccinated employees, orders back pay

The New York Supreme Court reinstated all fired unvaccinated employees, ordering back pay and saying their rights had been violated. The court found Monday that “being vaccinated does not prevent an individual from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.” Earlier this year, New York City Mayor Eric Adams claimed that his administration would not rehire employees who […]

Vera Sauchanka

10/25/2022

New Yorkers protest Covid mandates, activists arrested

New Yorkers continue protesting the city’s vax and mask mandates. Monday, December 27th marked the start of the city’s Covid vax mandate for private businesses — at this point, the only mandate of this kind in the nation. Anti-mandate protesters held another rally and marched through Brooklyn Bridge, demanding Mayor-elect Eric Adams to end the […]

Vera Sauchanka

12/28/2021

No place like New York for… Everything.

One of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, a trip to New York – whether for the first or four-hundredth time – is always worth considering. After spending some time in “The Big Apple,” here are some of our favorite finds. The vibe is all about hustle-and-bustle, high-energy, and you can feel the […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/17/2020

NYC first responders protest; the city is on the brink of collapse as mayor pushes vax mandate forward

Since the introduction of the Covid vaccine mandate, New Yorkers have been out on the streets to protest. This coming Friday is the deadline for the city’s first responders either to get their COVID shot or lose their jobs. Last week, the Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBA of New York State) sued […]

Vera Sauchanka

10/28/2021

Oahu reopens beaches and stores: is Hawaii open for business?

Oahu reopens beaches right in time for those summer, surf-filled days. With crowds flocking to the waters and summer in swing, we talked with surf and swimwear stores about what it’s like to be open for business. On May 16, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell reopened Oahu beaches but with some restrictions still in place. Unlike […]

Cassidy Keola

05/22/2020

Officials launch investigation into helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and 8 others on board

This Sunday afternoon left a sad mark on many. A helicopter carrying legendary Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others on board, has crashed into a hillside near Malibu, killing everyone on board. According to the Los Angeles Sheriff Department, they had to ground their helicopters around the time of […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/27/2020