Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart
“The claim is that the investors felt that they were defrauded by Musk’s tweet, that he was considering taking Tesla private and critically, that he had funding secured for it,”…
Maria Ressa: Rappler founder and CEO cleared by Philippine court of tax evasion
CNN — A Philippine court on Wednesday acquitted Nobel laureate Maria Ressa of tax evasion, ending a raft of legal hearings against the veteran Filipino-American journalist that she said were…
Twitter auctions bird statue and other office furniture
After axing staff and scrapping perks, Twitter is offloading surplus supplies. Source link
Brazil security failings on January 8 draw growing scrutiny
Brasilia, Brazil CNN — A police sniper peeked out of a helicopter as it performed a low flyby just a few meters above the Ministries Promenade in Brasilia. He was…
Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill
The government has conceded after nearly 50 Conservative MPs rebelled over the Online Safety Bill. Source link
India is set to become the world’s most populous country. Can it create enough jobs?
New Delhi CNN — India will overtake China this year to become the world’s most populous country. The likelihood of India passing that major milestone within a few months shot…
Wikipedia needs different safety rules, says foundation
The Online Safety Bill shouldn’t treat community-run sites like big tech firms its foundation says. Source link
China records first population decline in 60 years
Hong Kong CNN — China’s population shrank in 2022 for the first time in more than 60 years, a new milestone in the country’s deepening demographic crisis with significant implications…
'It had just vanished' – the shock when tech fails
Cloud computing is a popular way for firms to buy computing but, when it fails, chaos ensues. Source link
Peru protests: Why Peru is in turmoil
CNN — Peru is seeing some of its worst violence in decades, which erupted last month following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo, as protesters who oppose the current…