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.
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.
In Atlanta, the 35-year-old Chris Sale has thus far managed to move past the litany of injuries that had pushed his career to the brink. And on Wednesday night, he'll be facing his former team.
The Celtics have a big void in their lineup due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis. But that void was hard to notice during Boston's 120-95 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
The UMass Amherst chancellor said he asked police to intervene after students set up a tent encampment on campus.
Candidates have been turning down interview opportunities with the Patriots for the team's head of football operations job, but New England has a few people interested in the gig.
Witness testimony is continuing in Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial.
Witness testimony is continuing in Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial.
The UMass Amherst chancellor said he asked police to intervene after students set up a tent encampment on campus.
The WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of some thunderstorms on Wednesday in Massachusetts.
Days after declaring bankruptcy, Steward Health Care is putting all of its U.S. hospitals up for sale.
Gavin is a smart 15-year-old boy who enjoys sharing his knowledge of the world with others.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Researchers found that the hour before and after pickup from school is the most unhealthy for children's diets.
Every four to five years, the age considered to be "old age" shifts higher another year or so.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Taking a break from social media could have a huge impact on a woman's body image.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
In Atlanta, the 35-year-old Chris Sale has thus far managed to move past the litany of injuries that had pushed his career to the brink. And on Wednesday night, he'll be facing his former team.
The Celtics have a big void in their lineup due to the absence of Kristaps Porzingis. But that void was hard to notice during Boston's 120-95 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Candidates have been turning down interview opportunities with the Patriots for the team's head of football operations job, but New England has a few people interested in the gig.
The Celtics defense was locked in Tuesday night, rendering anyone not named Donovan Mitchell a non-factor in a Game 1 win over the Cavaliers.
Boston's Kutter Crawford and Atlanta's Reynaldo López each allowed two runs in a matchup of right-handers with ERA's under 2.00.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.