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With outburst, Musk puts X's survival in the balance

by Thomas Urbain - December 2, 2023 - 10:50am

Elon Musk's verbal assault on advertisers who have shunned X (formerly Twitter) threatens to sink the social network further, with the tycoon warning of the platform's demise, just one year after taking control...

Bankman-Fried found guilty of massive crypto fraud

by Thomas Urbain - November 3, 2023 - 10:27am

Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time cryptocurrency golden boy accused by US prosecutors of stealing billions of dollars of FTX customers' money, was found guilty on Thursday on all counts, and now faces up to 110 years...

Star witness at US crypto trial says Bankman-Fried ordered fraud

by Thomas Urbain - October 11, 2023 - 10:22am

Disgraced crypto wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind a scheme to defraud FTX clients of billions of dollars, the star witness in his US trial testified on Tuesday.

Former crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried faces US trial

by Thomas Urbain - September 29, 2023 - 11:27am

Sam Bankman-Fried, once the most respected face of crypto currency, goes on trial Tuesday in federal court facing seven counts of fraud that could see him spend decades in prison.

Taylor Swift takes 'Eras Tour' to Hollywood

by Thomas Urbain - September 23, 2023 - 11:15am

Taylor Swift's concert documentary is poised to dominate the fall movie season, challenging the hegemony of film studios and consecrating her business empire.

ChatGPT sparks AI 'gold rush' in Silicon Valley

by Thomas Urbain - February 19, 2023 - 12:03pm

ChatGPT, Silicon Valley's latest app sensation, has investors rushing to find the next big thing in generative AI, the technology that some hail as the beginning of a new era in big tech.

Twitter-owner Musk seeks new CEO, but casts big shadow

by Thomas Urbain - December 23, 2022 - 8:12am

Twitter boss Elon Musk is looking for a new CEO, but the winner will have to live in the shadow of the mercurial billionaire, who says the platform avoided certain ruin thanks to his leadership.

What could a world without Twitter look like?

by Thomas Urbain - November 22, 2022 - 8:47am

After another chaotic week of mass staff departures and policy reversals, Twitter's future seems highly uncertain, with users -- and everybody else -- increasingly asking one question: What would a world without...

As recession looms, Airbnb CEO wants your home to make money

by Thomas Urbain - November 19, 2022 - 9:08am

Airbnb wants to encourage more people to become hosts on its platform, increasing options as the euphoria of reopened travel has cooled.

'Hardcore' or bust: Musk gives ultimatum to Twitter staff

by Thomas Urbain - November 17, 2022 - 8:56am

Twitter's new boss Elon Musk has asked staff to choose by Thursday between being "extremely hardcore" and working intense, long hours, or losing their jobs, according to an internal memo seen by AFP.

End of an era as Netflix faces stagnation challenges

by Thomas Urbain - April 21, 2022 - 10:07am

A drop of just 200,000 users — less than 0.1% of its total customer base — was enough to send Wall Street panicking, with shares plunging more than 30% on Wednesday.

'Pandora Papers' expose leaders' offshore millions

by Thomas Urbain - October 4, 2021 - 7:20am

Some 35 current and former leaders are featured in the latest vast trove of documents analyzed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists — facing allegations ranging from corruption to money...

To encourage vaccinations, more US firms turn to incentives — and threats

by Thomas Urbain - August 27, 2021 - 10:24am

In the wake of full US approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech anti-Covid vaccine this week, more and more American companies are looking at mandatory vaccinations for employees -- and customers.

US marks slavery's end on new 'Juneteenth' national holiday

by Thomas Urbain - June 20, 2021 - 9:34am

Hundreds of events were planned across the country, from New York to Los Angeles, and most notably in Galveston, Texas, the symbolic heart of the Juneteenth commemoration.

In new docuseries, Prince Harry again insists his family lacks empathy

by Thomas Urbain - May 21, 2021 - 9:50am

In a new documentary series set for release Friday Prince Harry is once again emphasizing that his family turned a blind eye to the struggles of his wife Meghan Markle, saying he will "never be bullied into sil...

No holds barred: Meghan and Harry's historic interview

by Thomas Urbain - March 8, 2021 - 3:00pm

Meghan, whose father is white and mother is Black, said Harry had revealed to her official concerns among the royals about the skin color of her unborn son, Archie.

Meghan says contemplated suicide, alleges royal racism

by Thomas Urbain - March 8, 2021 - 11:11am

Explaining the couple's dramatic exit from royal life, Meghan said she was denied help during her mental health crisis, was targeted by lies, and that there was official concern about the skin color of her unborn...

Royal row reaches a head as Harry and Meghan speak to Oprah

by Thomas Urbain - March 8, 2021 - 7:21am

Viewers will tune in to see if Meghan and Harry have scores to settle with Buckingham Palace since leaving the royal frontline — and if so, how far will they go?

Kanye West's presidential run: real or for show?

by Thomas Urbain - July 21, 2020 - 11:01am

US rapper Kanye West's chaotic launch of his unlikely campaign to oust Donald Trump in November's presidential election has sparked anger, concern for his mental health and questions about whether he is...

WATCH: American men let it all out at new support groups

by Thomas Urbain - January 18, 2020 - 11:52am

In a chalet in the Massachusetts countryside, tears run down Lucas Krump's cheeks as he pours his heart out at one of a new kind of support group growing in popularity among American men.

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