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Brazilian Student Becomes World's Youngest Billionaire, Appears Alongside Taylor Swift; Here's How Livia Voigt Earns $156,000 a Day

A 19-year-old Brazilian student, Livia Voigt, has achieved an extraordinary accomplishment by becoming the world's youngest billionaire, according to the recently published 2024 Forbes Billionaires List.


Apple AI: iPhone, ChatGPT Makers Seek $1 Billion Funding to Build New Artificial Intelligence Hardware

Makers of ChatGPT and iPhone are reportedly seeking funds to create a personal device that would integrate the two.

California's $24 Billion Effort Failed to Curb Homelessness, Auditor Questions Spending

California spent $24 billion on homelessness with little accountability or oversight as the crisis worsened, according to a state audit.

Ford Issues Urgent Recall of 43,000 SUVs Over Gas Leak Fire Hazard

Ford is recalling 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks, which could potentially cause fires. The models include the Bronco Sport and Escape with 1.5-liter engines.


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As streaming prices surge, Hollywood urges Congress to reintroduce failed anti-piracy law amid rising concerns about video piracy, proposing ISP site-blocking measures similar to SOPA despite past free speech objections and widespread protests.
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After replacing Twitter.com with X.com, Elon Musk's X was accused by users of inadvertently opening avenues for phishing scams. This led vigilant users to preemptively purchase similar domains to prevent malicious activities.
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Biden's National Labor Relations Board's top lawyer vows to resist legal challenges from corporate giants like Amazon, Starbucks, and SpaceX, accusing them of retaliating against the agency's efforts to hold them accountable for violating workers' rights.
Nearly Half Of U.S. Tap Water Contains Forever Chemicals, Study Finds
The Biden administration has enacted the first-ever nationwide restrictions on toxic PFAS in drinking water, requiring water utilities to reduce PFAS levels to the lowest measurable amount to address serious health risks.
Switzerland Creates 'Too Big to Fail' Rules to Make Banks Safer Following Credit Suisse Collapse
Switzerland presented proposals for UBS, along with three other systemically relevant banks, to protect the country from a recurrence of the Credit Suisse collapse experienced last year.
UK to Spend Over £55 Million to Improve Facial Recognition Systems to Stop Shoplifting
The UK government is investing £55.5 million ($70 million) to improve facial recognition technology as part of a crackdown on shoplifting.
US Approves Ukraine's Emergency Request to Buy $138 Million Worth of Hawk Missile Parts, Repair Services
The US has approved Ukraine's emergency request to purchase spare parts and repair services for its HAWK missile systems.
Germany: Art Museum Fires Worker for Hanging His Own Painting in Exhibition in Bid to Make Breakthrough
A German art gallery terminated an employee for hanging his own artwork in an attempt at recognition and permanently barred him from the exhibition.
Krispy Kreme to Release Limited Edition Kit Kat Doughnuts — Here's How to Get These 3 New Flavors
A new limited edition of Krispy Kreme-Kit Kat doughnuts is arriving. A new limited edition of Krispy Kreme-Kit Kat doughnuts is arriving. The American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain previously celebrated the solar eclipse by unveiling the all-new Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut.
China's Credit Rating Outlook Downgraded to 'Negative' by Fitch Ratings, Citing Risk From Debt Growth
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the outlook on China's sovereign credit rating from stable to negative.