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Starbucks To Offer Free Legal Advice to Employees Affected By Trump’s Immigration Ban

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Starbucks To Offer Free Legal Advice to Employees Affected By Trump’s Immigration Ban

Following Donald Trump’s immigration ban, Starbucks will provide free legal advice to their employees and their families who are affected by Trump’s executive order.

The company explained that they are partnering with Ernst & Young to “help navigate immigration issues and get answers in these uncertain times.”

“If you are a partner or a family member and you have questions about immigration travel restrictions or how the Executive Order and any related actions may otherwise impact you, please access this legal support guidance,” The Hill reports.

Last month, Donald Trump followed through with his campaign promise by signing an executive order that banned Syrian refugees from entering the country. According to the executive order, no Syrians are allowed to enter the United States. Also, for the next three months, residents from “terror-prone” (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia) countries will not be allowed to enter the U.S.

This news comes after Starbucks vowed to hire 10,000 refugees affected by the Immigration ban. Starbucks’ CEO said in a statement, “We are living in an unprecedented time, one in which we are witness to the conscience of our country, and the promise of the American Dream, being called into question.”

Schultz’s harsh stance against Trump’s immigration ban was fought back by Trump supporters on social media. As a result, #BoycottStarbucks quickly went viral.

Starbucks is not the only company fighting back against Trump’s executive order. Last month, Mark Zuckerberg argued on Facebook that the executive order is against American values. “We should keep our doors open to refugees and those who need help. That’s who we are.”

Companies are stepping up and stand up to Donald Trump’s immigration ban. On Monday, nearly 100 companies filed a legal brief against Trump’s immigration ban. Facebook, Google, Apple, and many others argued the new legislation “inflicts significant harm on American business, innovation, and growth as a result.”

Pornhub Traffic Dropped By Nearly 30% During the Super Bowl

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Pornhub Traffic Dropped By Nearly 30% During the Super Bowl

Super Bowl 51 has come and gone leaving the New England Patriots victorious over the Atlanta Falcons. The game had over 100 million viewers, and a few ads sparked controversy during one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. But, the impact of football stretched far beyond the field. In fact, according to a new blog post by Pornhub Insights, pornography consumption changed thanks dramatically in part to the Super Bowl.

What is Pornhub?

Pornhub has one of the largest collections of pornography on the Internet. Pornhub launched a decade ago; the company has servers located around the globe. Earlier this year Pornhub revealed the company had 64 million views every day with over 700 page views per second.

How did pornography change during the Super Bowl?

Following the kickoff, traffic across the United States dropped by nearly 30% on the website. However, visits surged 9% above average immediately after the game. Unsurprisingly, the biggest website traffic changes took place in Massachusetts and Georgia reaching as low as -37% below average at one point during the match. Then, once news broke that the New England Patriots were making a comeback, traffic in the Bay area states, dropped by more than 50% below average.

But, the fluctuations in traffic were not the only noticeable changes during the Super Bowl. Pornhub Insights reports that visitors visited the site and searched for very specific types of video content.

“Searches for “Super Bowl” and “Superbowl” were up 2451% on February 5th, along with a 407% increase for “NFL” and a 394% increase for “Football,” Pornhub said.

“Once again “Patriots” won with a 1608% increase for their team name versus 386% for “Falcons.” For many viewers, it was “Lady Gaga” that stole the show with a 598% increase in searches for her name and 2432% for “halftime”.”

This news comes after Pornhub announced the release of free sex education. The website is providing free information about sex topics typically found in a sexual education course.

Uber Hires NASA Engineer for their Flying-Car Program

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Uber Hires NASA Engineer for their Flying-Car Program

Following the #DeleteUber backlash, Uber is moving forward on their flying car project.

Bloomberg Technology reports Uber hiredNASA engineer Mark Moore to develop the company’s flying-car program. Moore will become Uber’s director of engineering for aviation. He will become responsible and will lead Uber into the future of flying cars by helping develop the Uber Elevate Initiative; a program that uses flying taxis to move people between “vertiports” located 50 to 100 miles away from each other.

Moore has a long history with NASA. He worked at the space agency for the last 30 years, and his research into vertical take off helped inspire Google co-founder Larry Page to launch two different flying-car companies.

When Uber announced their flying car program they also revealed their biggest issue, where can you park a flying car? Ultimately, the ride-sharing company announced their biggest obstacle is there are not enough places within cities for flying cars to land – “if VTOLs are going to achieve close to their full potential, infrastructure will need to be added.”

However, Uber did explain that flying cars could help infrastructure costs the government has to pay every year to maintain bridges and roads.

Soon we will all soon have flying cars. Moore told Bloomberg Technology he expects to see several different flying cars in the next three years and will provide job opportunities for human pilots.

Airbus Flying Car Program

Uber is not the only company working on flying cars. Earlier this year, Airbus announced their plan to launch a prototype of their flying car model. Under the code name “Project Vahana,” Airbus launched a new division last year called their Urban Air Mobility program. The mission of the new department is to explore new ways to transport people. Airbus plans on creating flying taxis called CityAirBus. CityAirBus will allow for people to ask for a flying taxi with just their smartphone.

Researchers Discover 450 Ancient Earthworks Similar to ‘Stonehenge’ in Amazon Rainforest

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Researchers Discover 450 Ancient Earthworks Similar to ‘Stonehenge’ in Amazon Rainforest

Scientists discovered over 400 geoglyphs in Brazil that are similar in size and shape and possibly linked to the world famous Stonehenge in England.

What is a geoglyph?

A geoglyph is a large design that is formed by the formation of rocks or other landscape to create a particular image.

What is Stonehenge?

Located in Wiltshire, England, Stonehenge is a ring of standing stones. Archaeologists argue early humans created Stonehenge between 3000BC to 2000 BC. While researchers are not exactly sure what early humans did at Stonehenge, it believed to be a burial ground after deposits of human bone were found at geoglyph.

Stonehenge Amazon

Amazon’s Geoglyphs

Researchers used flying drones and searched across the Amazon rainforest and made the discovery. Researchers published their findings in the Journal of Proceedings of the National Academy Sciences. Researchers argue rituals took place at the newly discovered geoglyphs. For instance, scientists claim that because few artifacts were found in these areas, it is reasonable to believe they geoglyphs were used only for special occasions.

Researchers made the discovery after recent day deforestation has made it easier for people to find these geoglyphs, which have been hidden by a thick forest of trees for over 2,000 years.

“The earliest phases at Stonehenge consisted of a similarly laid-out enclosure,” lead researcher Jennifer Watling, of the University of Sao Paulo, told the Telegraph.

Researchers argue the discovery adds fuel to the argument that humans traveled to South America before modern times. “The fact that these sites lay hidden for centuries beneath mature rainforest really challenges the idea that Amazonian forests are ‘pristine ecosystems,'” Watling says in a press release.

Autodesk CEO Carl Bass Steps Down

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Autodesk CEO Carl Bass Steps Down

Software firm Autodesk announced on Tuesday that their CEO and president Carl Bass will be working his last day as a chief executive officer on Wednesday and will be stepping down as of February 8th.

Autodesk did not provide an immediate replacement for the chief executive officer of Autodesk, but the company says it has created an Interim Office of the Chief Executive that will handle operations until Autodesk finds a new CEO. Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer Amar Hanspar and Andrew Anagnost, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Auto Desk, will work together as co-CEOs until then.

Bass has worked with Autodesk for over two decades. Bass joined the company in the early 90s. But, in a statement Bass explains that he is proud of what Autodesk has accomplished. Bass said, “It’s been my honor to lead Autodesk through this exciting period of growth and change. I’m very proud of everything we accomplished – from both a business and technology perspective. Our cloud and subscription business is well underway.”

Bass added, “The company’s strategy is working, the management team is strong and it’s the right time for me to step aside. Autodesk is poised for even greater success as it enters this next phase. I’m looking forward to my next adventure but will continue working with the company through my role as a board member and am committed to ensuring that the cloud and subscription business model will continue to be successful.”

Autodesk is a software company that creates software for engineering, manufacturing and other related industries. Based out of San Rafael, California the company has offices around the world. Launched in the early 1980s by John Walker. Walker, who coauthored the beginning of the versions of AutoCad one of the firm’s biggest software releases, developed a computer-aided design software, which was used in the building of the New York Freedom Tower and Tesla electric cars.

While Bass will no longer be the CEO, he will remain as the special advisor to the firm to help support the transition to a new chief executive officer and will serve on the company’s board of directors.

Krispy Kreme is Giving Away Free Doughnuts this February

Reginald Edward
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Krispy Kreme is Giving Away Free Doughnuts this February

Starting February 6th, if you purchase a coffee, then Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut.

Krispy Kreme reports on their website that the website is good for one free glazed doughnut when anyone purchases any sized coffee through the rest of February.

While this deal is only available at participating Krispy Kreme locations, you can check Krispy Kreme’s website to see if the deal is available in your area.

Krispy Kreme is launching two flavors for their coffee line of business. The first flavor is “Smooth”, which is described as “subtle, easy drinking” coffee. Meanwhile, Rich is a darker and “more bold experience.”

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnuts
ST. LOUIS, OCT. 5: The baking operation of a Krispy Kreme store in St. Louis, Missouri on October 5, 2014. Krispy Kreme was founded on July 13, 1937 by founder Vernon Rudolph. (Allen.G / Shutterstock, Inc.)

Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph after her purchased the recipe from a New Orleans chef. Rudolph launched the company in Winston-Salem. In 2015, the company opened their 1,000th store in Kansas City. Then in 2016, the company was sold to JAB BEECH. Krispy Kreme was acquired for $1.35 billion. JAB Beech owns several coffee companies including Keurig Green Mountain, Caribou Coffee and Peet’s Coffee & Tea. Outside of coffee JAB Beech also has a stake in Einstein Noah bagel company and the high-end shoe company Jimmy Choo.

This news comes after reports have shown Americans are drinking more coffee. In addition, many Americans are open to spending more money per cup of joe. Last year, Starbucks increased prices on some of their beverages.

Google Partners with H&M for a Data Driven Fashion Line

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Google Partners with H&M for a Data Driven Fashion Line

The future of fashion is probably going to take place on your phone.

H&M Group’s digital fashion line, Ivyrevel, is partnering with Google in a program called “Data_Dress.” The new project is an Android app that learns details about the user and helps design an outfit based on that data. “Data_Dress” is part of the Coded Couture project created by Ivyrevel. Data_Dress is a program that designs based on “how you live your life.”

Aleksander Subosic is the co-founder of Ivyrevel. Subosic proclaims that they are going to change fashion by taking a customer’s personality into account and design clothes based on that information. “The Data_Dress enables women around the world to order a dress made entirely for them that reflects the way they live their lives,”

“The Data_Dress enables women around the world to order a dress made entirely for them that reflects the way they live their lives,” Subosic said in a press release.

The app uses Google’s Snapshot API. Google’s Snapshot API allows for an app to monitor a user’s daily activity such as location, weather, and activity.

By downloading the Ivyrevel app and carrying the phone for a week, the app can create a fashion line catered to the user’s activity. Powered by Google’s Snapshot technology, the app can create unique outfits. Those outfits are also personalizable. Then, a user can purchase the clothing on the app.

When will Ivyrevel be available?

While the app is currently still in development, the app is currently undergoing testing by developers and the company’s co-founders including fashion blogger Kenza Zouiten. Furthermore, the app will be available later this year and is an early glimpse into the future of data, technology, and fashion.

Until then, you can check out the video about Coded Couture by Ivyrevel above.

21st Century Fox Earnings Rise Thanks to the World Series and Political Ads

Reginald Edward
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21st Century Fox Earnings Rise Thanks to the World Series and Political Ads

The U.S. Presidential election and the historical World Series victory for the Chicago Cubs spelled out success for 21st Century Fox. The media company saw revenue increase by 4% to $7.68 billion according to their most recent quarterly earnings report. The earnings rise occurred thanks to the battle over the White House and rising interests in the World Series.

Profits for last quarter were up 53 cents a share, an increase from 44 cents in 2015. However, investors reaction to the quarterly earnings report was less than optimistic. Shares of Fox dropped in after-hours trading, before bouncing back.

Since it was an election year for 21st Century Fox, the number of election commercials and high ratings for live sports helped the company’s struggling film sector.

The studio was hit hard by box office flops including Assassin’s Creed, Trolls, Why Him? and Rules Don’t Apply. However, the studio benefited from the DVD sales of Matt Damon’s The Martian, a Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and Deadpool. 

“Our record-breaking post-season baseball run underscores the immense value of our sports programming, as well as the broader competitive advantage we have built through our other leadership positions in entertainment and news,” Executive Chairmen Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch said in a statement.

The earnings report comes the day after the Super Bowl game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. The media company explained that the game would result in $500 million in advertising and sponsorship revenue. Over 100 million people watched the Super Bowl on Sunday. That said, ratings for the Super Bowl were down slightly from last year.

The company’s CEO also discussed the future of the company as the media entity focuses on moving towards online programming.

Earlier this year it was announced Fox News correspondent Megyn Kelly departed from the company and signed a deal with NBC.

But, Fox’s film industry is off to a decent start. The Georgia-filmed Oscar-nominated movie, Hidden Figures, took home $127.5 million.

Hacker Shuts Down Nearly 20% of the Dark Web

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Hacker Shuts Down Nearly 20% of the Dark Web

While Anonymous warned Donald Trump about the future of Presidency earlier this year, it appears as though the hacking group has focused their attention on the Dark Web.

According to Motherboard, a hacker who says he belongs to the hacking group Anonymous, shut down 20% of the Dark Web’s website affecting over 10,000 Tor sites. The hacker chose to attack the Dark Web hosting service, Freedom Hosting II, after learning the hosting company was allegedly hosting child pornography sites.

“Initially I didn’t want to take down FH2, just look through it,” the hacker said in an email to Motherboard. However, after he found child porn on the hosting service, he changed his mind.

“This suggests they paid for hosting and the admin knew of those sites. That’s when I decided to take it down instead,” the hacker said.

The hacker told Motherboard that the hack was not very difficult to perpetrate. The hacker reportedly only needed to have control over a website hosted on the Freedom Hosting II service. After that, the hacker modified the configuration files, initiated a password reset and gained root access.

The hacker plans on giving the information he collected during the hack to a security researcher who will deliver it to law enforcement, which could use to track down child pornography website visitors.

Earlier this year, Anonymous warned Donald Trump that he will “regret the next 4 years.” The hacking group tweeted to their 173,000 followers calling for hackers to expose information about Donald Trump.

“This isn’t the 80’s any longer, information doesn’t vanish, it is all out there. You are going to regret the next 4 years. @realDonaldTrump,” reads a tweet from @YourAnonCentral, which is a Twitter account that reportedly shares information from the hacking organization.

What is the Dark Web?

The Dark Web is the part of the Internet that is only accessible through particular types of software, codes or a particular internet configuration. It is not listed in search engines and keeps the activity of the users anonymous.

Free Hosting II is the largest hosting of websites on the Dark Web. Sarah Jamie Lewis, a Dark Web researcher, explained that Freedom Hosting II hosts nearly 20 percent of all websites on the Dark Web.

Nearly 100 Companies File Legal Brief Against Trump’s Immigration Ban

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Nearly 100 Companies File Legal Brief Against Trump’s Immigration Ban

Yesterday, nearly 100 companies filed legal documents that go against President Trump’s immigration executive order banning individuals from “terror-prone” countries from entering the country. But the companies are not doing this because it is morally wrong. The filing illustrates that Trump’s executive order is affecting their business.

“The Order represents a significant departure from the principles of fairness and predictability that have governed the immigration system of the United States for more than fifty years,” the legal document explains. “And the Order inflicts significant harm on American business, innovation, and growth as a result.”

The brief continues by saying, “The Order makes it more difficult and expensive for U.S. companies to recruit, hire, and retain some of the world’s best employees. It disrupts ongoing business operations. And it threatens companies’ ability to attract talent, business, and investment to the United States.”

Major tech companies signed this legal order including Facebook, Google, Netflix, Twitter, PayPal, Airbnb, and among many others. But, tech companies were not the only businesses involved in this legal document. Even Levi’s and Warby Parker also filed a legal brief opposing President Trump’s immigration ban.

Donald Trump’s Executive Order

On Saturday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco denied Trump’s administration’s request for an immediate stay of the federal judge’s temporary order that stopped important parts of immigration ban. However, the court says they will reassess the immigration ban after the government delivers more information regarding the executive order.

It is important to note that Amazon and SpaceX are not on the list. Unlike, Uber’s CEO who stepped down from Trump’s economic advisor team following a #DeleteUber backlash. Elon Musk argued that by having a dialog with Trump is the best way to accomplish his goals “to help make humanity a multi-planet civilization.”

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