Twitter is postponing the launch of Twitter Blue again, and when it finally returns, it might bring along a new breed of “official” checkmarks. This is according to Twitter CEO and owner Elon Musk, who tweeted the news on Tuesday. “Holding off relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation,” he…
Monthly Archives: November 2022
Black Friday is still days away, but no one seems to have told retailers because we’ve been seeing gaming deals crop up all week, with more breaking cover every hour. We’ve seen steep discounts on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch OLED, and, well, not on the PS5 itself yet, but PS5 SSDs are down to…
Conscripted citizens are seen as part of the mobilization as military training continue within the scope of mobilization in Rostov, Russia on October 31, 2022. Arkady Budnitsky/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Local Russian leaders wrote a letter to President Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the mobilization of reservists. They said the possibility of a…
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ran the exchange like a “personal fiefdom”, a bankruptcy lawyer said Tuesday. Getty Images Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX like a “personal fiefdom”, a bankruptcy lawyer said Tuesday. “Substantial amounts of money were spent on things not related to the business,” James Bromley said. The crypto exchange spent around $300 million buying…
Elon Musk (left) and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. Taylor Hill/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Mike Lindell wants to sit down for an ask-me-anything with Elon Musk. He told Insider that he wants to show Musk “evidence” that could reverse his Twitter ban. Lindell also told Steve Bannon that if Musk wants free speech on Twitter,…
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Mortgage rates increased slightly today, but they’re still well below their recent…
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Jabin Botsford/Getty Images FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried apologized to employees for the crypto exchange’s failure. “You were my family. I’ve lost that,” he wrote in a letter, adding he had no one left to talk to. Bankman-Fried also said a crypto market crash and other factors slashed collateral to $9 billion. …
Then-President Donald Trump looks on as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker speaks at a 2018 event. Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Walker cautioned Trump against attacking Ron DeSantis in the wake of the 2022 midterms. “I just think it’s dangerous, he’s out on thin ice on that one politically,” Walker told Insider. Walker also spoke about what’s…
©PIRIOU / courtesy of TransOceanic Wind Transport Shipping giants are racing to find scalable green alternatives to gas-guzzling container ships. From rotor sails and giant kites to retractable wings, some firms are attempting to re-invent the sail. Other shipping giants are betting big on green methanol fuel derived from agricultural waste. With pressure from regulators…
Republican Govs. Scott Walker of Wisconsin (left), Ron DeSantis of Florida, and Chris Christie of New Jersey are shown during key moments in their careers. Walker is shown ending his 2016 presidential campaign, DeSantis is shown after easily winning reelection in 2022, and Christie is depicted during a 2011 town hall, months before ruling out…