Buzzfeed News to close as media firm cuts jobs
But the firm, which employed more than 1,300 people globally at the end of last year, has shifted away from news, as bringing in ad revenue and audiences became more…
Beyoncé and Ronaldo among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge
In the days before verification, Kanye West, Shaq and Ewan McGregor were among the first celebrities to speak out about being impersonated on Twitter. Now that the badges are gone,…
Couple who transformed an abandoned Japanese home into a guesthouse
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Twitter blue tick: Multiple Hillarys and New Yorks as verifications disappear
The social media giant has erased the once-coveted verification from thousands of accounts. Source link
How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
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Is time up for Twitter?
Lots of people have been amused by the passing of the blue tick. “Happy losing blue tick day, to all who celebrate,” wrote a friend of mine on a group…
Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million
Written by Jacqui Palumbo, CNN This story was updated with the final sale price and other details following the auction. In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his…
Facebook still being used to arrange fake reviews – Which?
The consumer group found more than a dozen groups trading reviews for free products or payments. Source link
Hippo attacks: How to avoid one of Africa’s most dangerous animals
CNN — Paul Templer was living his best life. He was 28 and conducting tours in his native Zimbabwe, with a focus on photographic safaris. He had been away for…
The tech entrepreneur betting he can get younger
Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier. Source link