AMAZON ALLEGATIONS
Qualcomm layoffs severance package: 3 months' salary, extra payout based on years of service & one more month's pay for signing exit papers within 3 days; what employees are being offered
Qualcomm has reportedly begun laying off employees in India as part of a global workforce restructuring exercise that could affect around 1,000 staff, or 5–6% of its workforce in the country. Reports suggest affected employees may be offered three months' salary as severance, with additional compensation based on tenure and an extra month's pay for those who sign exit documents within three days. Qualcomm has not publicly confirmed the reported severance package.
Amazon Prime Refund: $3 million for customers after lawsuit alleges company made subscription cancellations complicated; also pledges $1.5 million for consumer protection
Amazon Prime Refund: Amazon has agreed to pay $3 million to eligible Prime customers in Arizona to settle allegations that its six-step membership cancellation process made it difficult for subscribers to end their memberships. The company will also contribute $1.5 million towards consumer protection, pay $1.5 million in legal expenses and donate $1 million to food charities. Amazon has denied wrongdoing.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang-Alice Huang affair controversy: Tech billionaire's biggest strength could also save his job; the 1958 psychological theory explained
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has publicly admitted to an extramarital affair with an alleged Chinese spy Alice Huang, prompting discussions about his capacity to lead. Tech billionaire Jensen Huang faces mounting pressure as the company has launched an investigation. But his 33-year track record and a 1958 psychological theory help him retain his job.
When is Veterans Day 2026? Are post offices, USPS, UPS and FedEx open or closed? Is there mail delivery?
When is Veterans Day?: Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11. USPS post offices will be closed and regular mail delivery will be suspended on Veterans Day, while UPS will operate normally and FedEx will follow a modified service schedule. Regular USPS services will resume on Thursday, November 12.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's $81 billion divorce bill to wife could dwarf Jeff Bezos' $35 billion settlement with MacKenzie Scott ? What we know
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's estimated $162.2 billion net worth has drawn attention amid reports of an affair with Alice Huang and a possible divorce. Under California's community property laws, his wife Lori Huang could potentially receive $81.1 billion, a figure that could surpass Jeff Bezos' $35 billion divorce settlement with MacKenzie Scott.
NFL legend Deion Sanders' son Shilo could owe $12 million for life: Creditor alleges two punches left school guard with nerve damage, incontinence
Shilo Sanders, the son of former NFL star Deion Sanders, is facing a challenging bankruptcy case involving nearly $12 million. Creditor John Darjean asserts that the debt should not be dismissed, citing intentional harm. A Texas court previously ruled in Darjean's favor after a 2015 assault case, and now the judge must determine if this financial obligation can be absolved under bankruptcy regulations.

Jensen Huang's price of secret affair: NVIDIA CEO loses $7.4 billion in 30 minutes, drops 2 spots in top 10 richest list
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lost an estimated $7.4 billion in net worth, and slipped two spots to number 10 on Forbes' billionaire rankings, all in a span of 30 minutes. The AI-chips revolutionary admitted Monday to having an affair with a Singapore-based executive alleged to be a Chinese spy. Nvidia has done business with the firm, and a probe into the repationship is underway in the United States.

Between the chip and the slip: Honeytrap suspicions further sours ties between US and China
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang is being investigated for having an alleged affair with a potential Chinese intelligence agent. This individual reportedly sought to gather information about Nvidia's advanced technology. Nvidia's board has launched an independent probe to examine the allegations against Huang. US lawmakers are demanding a briefing on the matter amid heightened concerns over national security.

Human, all too human: More than whether Jensen Huang can survive the scandal, can Nvidia survive Jensen Huang?
Nvidia's co-founder Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair which has raised security concerns. He reportedly engaged with a Chinese businesswoman who may have influenced his lobbying efforts. Nvidia has initiated an independent investigation regarding these allegations and their implications. Although personal scandals might impact reputation, Huang's leadership is currently deemed important for the company's future. Nvidia's board maintains confidence in Huang as they navigate this challenging situation.

Prince William-Harry royal family split: William 'acting like Harry and Meghan don't exist' as feud deepens
Prince Harry and Prince William have not reconciled despite Harry's efforts during his recent UK visit. Reports indicate Harry is frustrated with William's distant behavior towards him and Meghan Markle. William, on the other hand, seems uninterested in rebuilding their relationship, as he has avoided direct contact for several years. This ongoing tension between the brothers has been visible, highlighted by their separate Remembrance Day engagements.

US polls hit tech stocks; Qcomm’s Dhanteras gold rush
US technology stocks took a major beating days after the Democratic Party took control of both chambers of the Congress. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Karnataka: At IKEA store launch, Shivakumar seeks more jobs for Kannadigas
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar inaugurated IKEA's second store in Bengaluru, urging the company to prioritize local hiring. He emphasized the need for greater employment opportunities for Kannadigas within the private sector. Additionally, Shivakumar encouraged IKEA to strengthen ties with Karnataka's small and medium enterprises for sourcing furniture.

Stockal scam: Trading platform says unauthorised third party accessed customer accounts
Stockal has disclosed that unauthorized trading practices impacted 13 client accounts, resulting in notable financial losses. Investors claim their assets were liquidated without consent, redirecting funds towards unauthorized transactions. An investigation revealed there was no compromise within Stockal's systems; however, it points to a likely social engineering incident. Affected investors have reached out to regulatory bodies in India and the U.S.

Apple beats sales and profit expectations but AI costs weigh on holiday sales
Apple exceeded analysts' expectations for its latest results on Monday when the iPhone-maker said it notched a "revenue record" for the July-September quarter, driven by iPhone sales and services revenue, but increased costs related to AI will drag down margins. This includes primarily the impact of higher memory costs, as well as some costs related to the ramp of Siri AI," Parekh said.
Maharashtra FDA suspends 19 food licences; acts against Patanjali distributor over 'adulteration'
In a recent operation, the Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 19 food business operators for violations. They seized food articles worth over Rs 9 crore across multiple divisions in the state. This included significant amounts of Patanjali cow ghee found to be misbranded and adulterated. Further, the FDA registered FIRs, arrested several individuals, and sealed multiple establishments for serious hygiene issues.

Apple's new CEO John Ternus to face first earnings test as memory costs surge
Ternus, who took the reins from Tim Cook in September, has overseen the introduction of Apple's first foldable phone, smart home hub and Apple's first touch-screen laptops. All of those products began shipping during the company's current fiscal first quarter, amid what Cook had called a "100-year flood" of rising memory costs.

See data centres less as energy-sucking private warehouses, and more as quasi-public utilities
We need data centres. They run far more than ChatGPT. Search, banking, streaming, social networks, cloud software, government services, hospitals and almost every company's digital operations depend on them. AI simply raises the requirement dramatically. Google says its Vizag hub will provide new subsea connectivity for India. IEA says electricity use by AI-focused data centres jumped 50% in 2025. A country without serious compute infrastructure risks becoming a consumer, rather than a producer, of the AI revolution.

How ChatGPT's medical advice killed a woman; family sues OpenAI
Bowen was found dead in her Seattle apartment in February 2026. Her parents discovered the chatbot conversations on her phone while trying to understand what had happened after the funeral.

'Paid for OpenAI’s choices with her life': Seattle techie dies after allegedly changing medication dosage following ChatGPT advice
A tragic lawsuit has emerged following the death of Bowen Wan, a 31-year-old software engineer, due to complications from epilepsy. Her parents claim that misleading advice from OpenAI's ChatGPT contributed to her decision to lower her medication without medical guidance. Healthcare professionals stress the necessity of proper supervision when managing such serious conditions.
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