"If You Have Less Money Than Elon...": In Gates Vs Musk, A Bitcoin Warning
Unless you're the world's richest person, you shouldn't be buying Bitcoin. That's the message from Bill Gates - the third richest.
Twitter Plans 'Super Follows' Paid Content Service In Revenue Push
Twitter said Thursday it plans to offer a subscription service in which users would pay for special content from high-profile accounts, part of an economic model to diversify its revenue.
As Trump Returns To Political Stage, Questions About His 2024 Win Surface
Brace yourself for Donald Trump 2.0, America. The ex-president returns from political hiatus Sunday seeking to regain control of a Republican Party that is out of power and pondering whether the...
Biden Believes Important To Modernise Immigration System: White House
US President Joe Biden believes that it is important and long overdue to modernise the immigration system, and this includes taking steps to help ensure high skilled workers can stay in the country,...
ByteDance Agrees To $92 Million Privacy Settlement With US TikTok Users
ByteDance has agreed to a $92 million class-action settlement to settle data privacy claims from some US TikTok users, according to documents filed Thursday in US District Court in Illinois.
Ex-US Olympics Gymnastics Coach Dies By Suicide After Abuse Charges
Former US Olympics women's gymnastics coach John Geddert died by suicide Thursday, his body found hours after he was charged with human trafficking and abuse of athletes in his care, Michigan Attorney...
Queen Elizabeth Says Covid Jab "Didn't Hurt At All"
Queen Elizabeth II said on Thursday that her coronavirus jab "didn't hurt at all" and urged those wary of receiving the vaccine to "think about other people".
Biden Calls Saudi King As US Prepares To Release Khashoggi Murder Report
President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to Saudi Arabia's defense but stressed the importance of human rights Thursday in a long-delayed first call with Saudi King Salman, the White House...
US Says Khashoggi Report Will Help Bring "Accountability"
The United States on Thursday prepared to release intelligence on the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi that is expected to implicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the report...
Facebook Restores News For Australian Users After Media Bargaining Deal
Facebook on Friday restored access to news for its Australian users after reaching agreement with the government on a landmark law requiring it and other tech firms to pay for journalistic content.
Boeing, Hit With $6.6 Million Fine, Faces Much Bigger Repair Bill: Report
Boeing Co will pay a $6.6 million to US regulators as part of a settlement over quality and safety-oversight lapses going back years, a setback that comes as Boeing wrestles with repairs to flawed 787...
Worldwide Coronavirus Deaths Top 2.5 Million: Report
Covid-19 has killed more than 2.5 million people worldwide since the pandemic began in December 2019, according to an AFP count based on official figures at 1730 GMT Thursday.
UK Lowers COVID-19 Alert Level
Britain on Thursday lowered the country's virus alert level down one notch from the highest possible, saying a fall in cases had reduced the threat to the state-run National Health Service.
"Serious Deficiencies": Terror Funding Watchdog Keeps Pak On "Grey List"
Indicating status quo of being on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) "grey list", the global body against money laundering and terror financing on Thursday said Pakistan will continue to remain on...
Lady Gaga's Dogwalker Shot, 2 Of Her French Bulldogs Stolen
Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot in the chest and has been hospitalised on Wednesday night (local time). Two of the pop star's French bulldogs have also been stolen after the robbery incident.
China Approves Two More Domestic Coronavirus Vaccines
China's drug authority said Thursday it had approved two more coronavirus vaccines made by domestic companies for public use.