In Other Brews…
Uncle Sam might be OOO again soon. The House rejected Speaker Johnson’s (R-LA) stopgap funding plan with six working-in-Capitol days until a possible government shutdown. Fourteen Republicans and most Democrats opposed the bill, which included a Trump-backed measure requiring proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections. Nay-saying Republicans wanted a tighter budget, while Democrats wanted one without add-ons. SJ
Beastmode gone wrong. Top YouTuber MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has been sued for fostering an 'unsafe' working environment in his upcoming Amazon reality show "Beast Games." Five contestants allege they were denied pay, forced to participate in unsafe conditions, and experienced sexual harassment. The 54-page lawsuit also alleges the show obtained an “illegal contract” and provided “false information” for tax credits.
Uncle Rico might need to find a new side hustle. Tupperware, the iconic food storage company that burst onto the scene in the 1950s with its in-home parties, filed for bankruptcy protection. The debt-laden company has struggled to transition from its independent sales representative model to a world of online shopping.
Americans can (finally) renew their passports online. This paperwork-dodging option is available to adult passport holders whose passports expired within the past five years or is set to expire in the coming year. Children, first-time passporters, outside-the-U.S. renewals, or expedited applications have to stick with snail mail or waiting in government lines.
You can’t spell scandal without DNA. The entire board of 23andMe resigned Tuesday, saying they disagree with CEO Anne Wojcicki's effort to take the company private. Wojcicki told employees she was “surprised and disappointed” but resolute in her decision. It’s the latest in a string double-helix of struggles for the company, whose stock is down 97% since peaking in 2021.