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Founder of blood-testing company Theranos span ‘alluring narrative that everyone wanted to believe’ Just six years ago Forbes magazine declared her the “the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire” and the “next Steve Jobs”. Now, Elizabeth Holmes, the 37-year-old founder of the collapsed blood testing company Theranos, is facing decades in prison after being found guilty …

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Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, has been found guilty on four of 11 charges of fraud, concluding a high-profile trial that captivated Silicon Valley and chronicled the missteps of the now-defunct blood testing startup. The Guardian looks back at how Holmes’ rhetoric changed over time as the company ultimately fell short of its ambitious pledge …

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Elon Musk and Tesla must consider human rights in the Chinese region or risk being complicit, says Human Rights Watch Tesla has opened a new showroom in the capital of Xinjiang, a region at the heart of years-long campaign by Chinese authorities of repression and assimilation against the Uyghur people. Tesla announced the opening in …

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A colonial law that criminalises ‘unnatural’ sexual acts leaves LGBTQ+ people prey to social media extortion and blackmail One day after work last month, Tom Otieno* went to a shopping centre in Nairobi to pick up groceries before heading home. He got a call from someone he had been chatting to for a week on …

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Analysis: Experts say guilty verdict will probably land Theranos founder in prison and resonate throughout industry Theranos trial: five key moments Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the blood testing company Theranos, has been found guilty on four charges of fraud – a verdict that will probably land her in prison and have major implications for Silicon …

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Move comes after lawsuit in which three Black women alleged discrimination tied to names and photos Airbnb rental hosts in the state of Oregon will no longer be able to see guests’ names before approving their bookings, according to a new plan announced by the company. The policy update is specific to Oregon, for now, …

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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.  The jury found her not guilty of four other felony charges. On the three remaining charges, the jury was deadlocked. Holmes could now face up to 20 years in prison for …

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The trial of CEO Elizabeth Holmes saw several former employees, board directors and even Holmes herself testify Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of blood testing company Theranos, was found guilty of four charges of fraud on Monday, ending a closely followed saga that could have major implications for the tech world. Over the course of several …

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The jury delivered the partial verdict after announcing they were deadlocked on three of the 11 charges Holmes faced Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, has been found guilty on four of 11 charges of fraud after a jury delivered a partial verdict following a dramatic day in which jurors said they remained deadlocked on three …

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The company will discontinue service on all devices not running on Android software Tuesday marks the end of an era: BlackBerry will discontinue service on its classic smartphones. So for those still holding on to their QWERTY keyboards, be warned. In a 22 December statement, the company reminded users of the development, which will affect …

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