Elon Musk has settled a $128 million lawsuit filed by four former senior executives of Twitter, now rebranded as X. The case revolved around unpaid severance that the executives said Musk refused to pay after his 2022 takeover. Executives claim they were dismissed without reason The group, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, argued Musk fired them unfairly and denied the severance promised in their contracts. In a court filing, their lawyers stated, “The parties have reached a settlement, and the settlement requires certain conditions to be met in the near term.” The financial details of the settlement remain confidential. The…
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Gold has surged past the $4,000 (£2,985) mark for the first time ever, reaching historic highs. Investors are flocking to the precious metal as global tensions and economic fears shake confidence in traditional markets. The rally marks gold’s most powerful climb since the 1970s. Prices have jumped by nearly 30% since April, when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupted global trade and rattled financial systems. Government shutdown fuels market unease The US government shutdown, now in its second week, is amplifying global market anxiety. Analysts warn that delays in key economic data have left investors uncertain about the outlook. Gold,…
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“Half of my life is on this app and now they expect us to pay for it.” That comment sums up the outrage among Snapchat users after the company announced plans to charge for saving old photos and videos. Users say the platform is monetizing nostalgia and betraying long-time supporters. Paying to preserve the past In September, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, revealed that users storing more than five gigabytes of Memories will have to pay. For many, these images and videos capture years of friendships, milestones, and personal moments, making the move feel like a betrayal. Snap defended…
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Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, ending his brief time in office.He became the shortest-serving French premier since 1958.President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation hours after Lecornu announced the first names of his cabinet.Lecornu, appointed less than a month ago, faced mounting pressure from both allies and opponents. Cabinet Unveiling Sparks Political Backlash Lecornu revealed his cabinet lineup only days before stepping down.His selections immediately drew criticism across France’s political spectrum.The conservative Republicans party condemned the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.Opposition lawmakers accused Lecornu of recycling old political figures instead of…
Federal Move Sparks Lawsuit ThreatPresident Trump has directed 300 members of California’s National Guard to cross state lines into Oregon, according to Governor Gavin Newsom. The California leader sharply criticized the decision, calling it an assault on state sovereignty, and announced plans to challenge the order in court. Newsom argued that the president is attempting to use California’s forces to bypass legal limits imposed on the use of Oregon’s Guard. Judge Halts Oregon Guard DeploymentJust a day earlier, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked the federal government from activating 200 Oregon Guard troops in Portland. Her ruling temporarily restrains the…
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Donald Trump praised Hamas after it accepted parts of his peace plan to end the war.Trump wrote on social media that Israel must stop bombing Gaza to secure safe hostage releases.Hamas said it would hand power to other Palestinians and free hostages but required further internal talks.Trump stated: “I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.”He later posted a celebratory video thanking Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and others for support. Israel Responds Cautiously to Plan Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was prepared to implement the “first stage” of Trump’s plan on hostage releases.His office then stressed Israel’s commitment…
