Again? Tesla sued for alleged racial discrimination and harassment

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4 years ago

February 11, 2022

Brittany Coles

Tesla has been sued by a state civil rights agency for operating a ‘racially segregated workplace’

Tesla is being sued for alleged racial discrimination and harassment by a California regulator

A state civil rights agency says the electric carmaker runs a racially segregated workplace

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing says it had received “hundreds of complaints” from workers at the Fremont factory.

But Tesla firmly denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit “misguided”

This comes days after President Biden acknowledged Tesla as the nations largest electric vehicle manufacturer

The company, which is led by chief executive Elon Musk, says it “strongly opposes all forms of discrimination and harassment” and will ask the court to pause the case.

Meanwhile, the director of agency says evidence has been found

Kevin Kish says black workers at the California factory are subjected to racial slurs and discriminated against in job assignments, discipline, pay and promotion

Shockingly, areas in the factory where many Black and African American employees were located were referred to as the “porch monkey station,”

Racist graffiti was also left in break rooms, restrooms, and work stations including racial slurs too explicit to reveal on air

Tesla has previously been sued for racial harassment and discrimination at its Fremont factory. In October last year, a judge awarded a Black former employee $137 million in damages

Tesla says over the past five years the agency has been asked by individuals to investigate the company on nearly 50 occasions

This comes as Tesla recalls over half a million vehicles in the U.S. because a “Boombox” function can obscure audible warnings for pedestrians.

U.S. and China approve TikTok sale to American investors

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

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1 day ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US and China approve TikTok’s sale to Oracle and Silver Lake amid regulatory scrutiny, with ByteDance retaining 20%.

The United States and China have officially approved a deal for TikTok’s US operations to be sold to American investors, led by Oracle and Silver Lake.

This marks a major shift in the social media landscape as the platform navigates increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Under the new agreement, ByteDance will retain just under 20% of TikTok US, while Oracle and Silver Lake will each take 15% stakes. Other investors will also participate, forming a structure designed to satisfy both commercial and regulatory demands.

The new US-based entity will have a majority American board tasked with overseeing data protection and content moderation. Despite these safeguards, concerns remain about ByteDance’s influence and whether the deal fully complies with recent legislation.

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Markets tumble as Trump tariffs, Greenland rhetoric and Europe backlash collide

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

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3 days ago

January 21, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. stocks plummet over 800 points amid renewed tariff threats and political tensions from Trump, sparking global trade concerns.

U.S. equities took a sharp hit as markets reacted to renewed tariff threats and heightened political rhetoric from President Donald Trump. The Dow plunged more than 800 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also sliding as investor nerves rattled risk assets.

The sell-off highlights growing concern around global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, with markets struggling to price in what comes next for U.S. economic leadership and policy direction.

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Gold hits record highs as investors flee risk

Gold surges amid global uncertainty, with February futures rising 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, signaling safe-haven demand.

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4 days ago

January 20, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Gold surges amid global uncertainty, with February futures rising 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, signaling safe-haven demand.

Gold is shining brighter than ever as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. U.S. gold futures for February delivery jumped 1.71% to $4,674.20 per ounce, while spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,668.14.

The surge comes as geopolitical tensions continue to worry traders, prompting a rush into metals perceived as stable and secure. Analysts say gold is proving its status as the ultimate hedge during turbulent times.

Investors are closely watching markets as gold sets new benchmarks, signalling growing caution across the financial landscape.

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