Jeff Bezos is world's richest person again, edging out Elon Musk
Jeff Bezos has regained his spot as the richest person in the world, barely beating out now former No. 1 Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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Jeff Bezos has regained his spot as the richest person in the world, barely beating out now former No. 1 Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
Fidelity's new valuation estimated that its shares of X are worth $5.3 million, far from the $19.66 million valuation just prior to Elon Musk's takeover.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
The billionaire owner of X took a defensive tone, saying that "the whole world will know that those advertisers killed the company."
Elon Musk said the monthly fee to use X, formerly known as Twitter, would be a "small amount of money."
Billionaire blames the civil rights group's analysis of hate speech on X for the social platform's falling ad revenue.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
"I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song," the country music singer said. "...These references are not only meritless, but dangerous."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is calling on the SEC to investigate Elon Musk's takeover of of Twitter.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
Threads is quickly weaving its way into our daily lives, becoming the most downloaded app since it launched today.
WBZ TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The new app "Threads," created by the team behind Facebook, including Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, can only be used if you already have an Instagram account. It's already skyrocketing into the micro-blogging metaverse.
Threads received more than 30 million sign-ups. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The daily limit varies depending on whether you had a verified or unverified account.
Fidelity, which owns an equity stake in Twitter, previously slashed its valuation by more than 55% at the end of last year — about one month after Musk acquired the platform.
First flakes of the season; Stolen Amazon truck; Markey vs Musk; Civil Service exam issue; Billerica vandals
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Fake, "verified" accounts spread misinformation quickly. The fallout had real consequences.
Fake, "verified" accounts spread misinformation quickly. The fallout had real consequences. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Twitter has launched a subscription service for $8 a month.
Twitter layoffs; Acton hit-and-run; Tufts doctor charged with attempted sex trafficking of child; Record-setting Powerball jackpot; warm weekend forecast.
A lawsuit alleges the layoffs are in violation of labor law.
Some parents in Brookline are raising concerns about dangerously hot playground surfaces at a local school.
Boston residents are excited about bars staying open later for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but employees aren't so sure.
Clover Food Lab, the vegetarian fast food chain that closed all of its Boston-area restaurants last week, is already set to reopen.
"Chelsea Jane Doe" has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Pennsylvania.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
"Chelsea Jane Doe" has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Pennsylvania.
Archaeologists searching for new clues about one of the most significant sites in the American Revolution have already found notable artifacts.
Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" at Uxbridge High School that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
It happened on Route 101 in Exeter, New Hampshire on Tuesday morning. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown has passed his physical and is "ready to go."
Boston sports media personality Chris Gasper said he is preparing to undergo surgery for prostate cancer.
After months of speculation, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have agreed to a trade for star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.