Bobby Allyn
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Technology
Sister of slain security officer sues Facebook over killing tied to Boogaloo movement
It is latest attempt to hold a Big Tech company responsible for harm caused in the real world that allegedly was fueled by a social media platform.
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National
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is found guilty on 4 counts in her fraud trial
Holmes, who was once seen as one of the most promising leaders in Silicon Valley, could spend up to 20 years in prison for lying to investors and patients of the blood-testing company.
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Law & Courts
Elizabeth Holmes spent 7 days defending herself against fraud. Will the jury buy it?
The former CEO of Theranos finished her marathon testimony on Wednesday. The high-profile case against the onetime Silicon Valley star now moves closer to jury deliberations.
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Technology
FTC sues to block big semiconductor chip industry merger between Nvidia and Arm
The regulator says the deal would give the combined company too much power, hurt competition and raise prices for consumers. It comes as a global shortage of chips wreaks havoc on the economy.
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Law & Courts
Elizabeth Holmes testifies about alleged sexual and emotional abuse at fraud trial
Holmes' stunning testimony marks the first time the former chief executive of the biotech startup Theranos told the jury about her allegations of abuse by her former romantic and business partner.
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Law & Courts
Ex-Google workers sue company, saying it betrayed 'Don't Be Evil' motto
The suit was filed by software engineers who were fired two years ago, after organizing a labor movement against Google's work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Technology
Crypto enthusiasts want to buy an NBA team, after failing to purchase US Constitution
A group calling itself Krause House DAO, named after the late Chicago Bulls general manager, Jerry Krause, has raised $4 million with the long-shot goal of trying to buy an NBA sports franchise.
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Law & Courts
Ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes takes the witness stand in her fraud trial
Holmes admitted Tuesday that she put Pfizer letterhead on a document for potential business partners and investors without the pharma giant's consent. She's charged with duping investors and patients.
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Technology
People are talking about Web3. Is it the Internet of the future or just a buzzword?
In the Web3 vision of the internet's future, tech giants like Facebook and Google aren't as critical. The internet instead is a peer-to-peer experience built on what's known as the blockchain.
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Technology
Ordering food on an app is easy. Delivering it could mean injury and theft
Food delivery workers zip around New York City on e-bikes, risking accidents and theft, as they fulfill orders from various apps they call "ghost bosses."