‘Steele Dossier’ firm Fusion GPS tied to bogus rape report against billionaire
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‘Steele Dossier’ firm Fusion GPS tied to bogus rape report against billionaire

A federal judge found last week that Fusion GPS — the opposition research firm that compiled the now-discredited “Steele dossier” that had claimed Donald Trump colluded with Russia — played a role in circulating a fake police report accusing a billionaire investor of rape. Shervin Pishevar – a deep-pocketed investor in…

FCC hopeful Gigi Sohn could be named chair by White House if confirmed: sources
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FCC hopeful Gigi Sohn could be named chair by White House if confirmed: sources

If Gigi Sohn gets confirmed to join the Federal Communications Commission, the Biden administration may install the ultra-progressive telecom maven as chair of the powerful panel, insiders told On The Money. In a Tuesday Senate hearing, Sohn claimed that any rumor she wants to be chair is “false.” However, sources…

Universal Studios’ new Mario Kart ride ripped for rules restricting plus-sized visitors
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Universal Studios’ new Mario Kart ride ripped for rules restricting plus-sized visitors

Super Nintendo World made a splashy debut at Universal Studios Hollywood this month with its soft opening, and gamers and tourists alike raced to see what the park had to offer and to get in line to test out its highly-anticipated Mario Kart ride. Featuring slow-moving carts painted in different colors, the…

Consumers could be in a ‘world of hurt’ if Biden doesn’t act soon, former Walmart CEO warns
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Consumers could be in a ‘world of hurt’ if Biden doesn’t act soon, former Walmart CEO warns

Mass layoffs are plaguing more than just the Big Tech industry. On Sunday, former Walmart CEO Bill Simon joined “Fox & Friends Weekend” to warn Americans of the detrimental impact that corporate layoffs could have on the U.S.’s feeble economy. “It’s crazy right now. We’re stuck in this loop of wage inflation,…

Bill Ackman says Adani Group allegations ‘highly credible,’ compares to Herbalife
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Bill Ackman says Adani Group allegations ‘highly credible,’ compares to Herbalife

Hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman endorsed Hindenburg Research’s allegations of fraud at Adani Group as “highly credible” on Thursday – and even likened the India-based conglomerate to Herbalife, the supplements seller that he tried and failed to topple after calling it a “pyramid scheme.” “Adani’s response to @HindenburgRes is the same…

Bill Gates aims to fight climate change by stopping cows from burping
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Bill Gates aims to fight climate change by stopping cows from burping

If you didn’t think that solving how to stop cows from burping is a million-dollar idea, well, Bill Gates apparently does. The Microsoft co-founder and billionaire has reportedly backed an Australian-based startup looking to stop cows from burping methane emissions, pouring funds into research around livestock food supplements. According to a press release,…

TikTok offers to have third-party check if China spying on US users
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TikTok offers to have third-party check if China spying on US users

TikTok has reportedly proposed to have an independent, third-party monitor check the social media app’s algorithms to determine if the Chinese government is accessing Americans’ user data. As part of the reported plan, US-based tech entities such as Oracle would review the code governing how TikTok chooses the videos that…

Bill Maher says Howard Stern won’t ‘ever leave the house’ due to germaphobia
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Bill Maher says Howard Stern won’t ‘ever leave the house’ due to germaphobia

“Real Time” host Bill Maher questioned whether he would ever get a chance to hang out with Howard Stern in the post-pandemic era during a frank discussion about the legendary shock jock’s germaphobia. Maher discussed his mercurial relationship with Stern – and their differing approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic –…