Welcome to Social Buzz, a daily column that takes a look at what’s trending on social media platforms! I’m Caitlin Fichtel, an editor on Bloomberg’s Breaking News team, and I’m here to bring you the latest news from the financial world. Let’s dive into what the internet is talking about today!
Apple Inc. is set to announce its mixed-reality headset at its Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC, on Monday. This could be a game-changer, as it could kick off the shift to a different interface that upends how people work, play games and entertain themselves. Investors will be keen to see how it all plays out with shares of the tech behemoth trading higher this morning, putting them on pace to close at a record high ahead of this product launch.
The Directors Guild of America also reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents Hollywood studios. This is a victory for one of several entertainment industry unions seeking adjusted contracts this summer. The deal also says that generative AI cannot replace duties performed by members as the technology isn’t considered a person.
A passenger on a Delta Air Lines Inc. flight from Paris, France, to Detroit, Michigan, is facing criminal charges after his disruptive behavior caused the plane to be diverted to Canada. The 34-year-old man was acting in an “unruly manner” and was believed to be under the influence of alcohol according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was arrested by the RCMP and is facing charges of endangering an aircraft.
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern was awarded the title of dame for her service to the country. The accolade — Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit — was given to Ardern for her work during the coronavirus pandemic and the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
Rose Zhang also made history by becoming the first player in 72 years to win on the LPGA Tour in their pro debut. Her stunning win drew congratulatory tweets from other professional sports players including Tiger Woods: “Incredible few weeks for Rose Zhang, defends her NCAA title and then wins in her Pro debut.”
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