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Elon Musk bought Twitter, now known as X, nearly a year ago for $44 billion

Tech & Science

Musk confirms Twitter has become X.com

The social network formerly known as Twitter has fully migrated over to X.com, owner Elon Musk said on Friday.

AFPMay 17, 2024

A picture released by CENTCOM shows aid being lifted onto a barge at the Israeli port of Ashdod

World

US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via temporary pier

The US military said aid deliveries began Friday via a temporary pier in Gaza aimed at ramping up emergency humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged...

AFPMay 17, 2024

Shareholders will vote on whether to reelect Dave Calhoun to the board, which would extend his service to the troubled aviation giant after he steps down as CEO at the end of 2024

Business

Crisis-ridden Boeing hopes for quiet annual meeting

Boeing’s annual meeting on Friday comes amid an exceptionally difficult period for the crisis-ridden company, creating potential for drama at an event that is...

AFPMay 17, 2024

Business

Reddit gives OpenAI access to its wealth of posts

OpenAI will access Reddit data in real-time, enhancing such content in ChatGPT and powering tools at the social media, the companies said.

AFPMay 17, 2024

A conveyor belt transports tons of coal at a mine

Business

US plans to end leasing in its largest coal-producing region

President Joe Biden’s government on Thursday announced a plan to end coal leases in the Powder River Basin, the nation’s largest coal-producing region, drawing...

AFPMay 16, 2024

'Grand Theft Auto VI' is expected to feature a Bonnie and Clyde style crime duo - featuring the franchise's first playable female character

Tech & Science

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ release set for late 2025

Rockstar Games parent Take-Two Interactive on Thursday said the eagerly awaited video game “Grand Theft Auto VI” will be released in fall of 2025....

AFPMay 16, 2024

The administration of US President Joe Biden (right) has voiced frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the military operation in Gaza

World

US Republicans confront Biden over pausing arms to Israel

The Republican-led US House of Representatives voted Thursday to force President Joe Biden to end his hold on high-payload bombs approved for Israel but...

AFPMay 16, 2024

'Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital' traces the origins of the movie studio system in America's center of filmmaking

Business

Exhibition traces Jewish origins of Hollywood

A new exhibition opening in California this weekend traces the Jewish origins of Hollywood. “Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital”...

AFPMay 16, 2024