Linden Lab has spent $1.3B building Second Life and paid $1.1B to creators
Linden Lab has spent $1.3 billion building the Second Life virtual world, which debuted back in 2003 in the first era of the metaverse.Read More
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Liberia's parliament building catches fire as anti-government protests enter a second day
The parliament building in Liberia caught fire Wednesday and the country’s president condemned the “wanton destruction,” even as no link was immediately confirmed to anti-government protests in the ...ABC News - 2d -
County OK's financing for new $1.3B Rays home
After a nearly two-month delay, the Pinellas County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of its share of financing for a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays ballpark, part of a plan to keep the team in ...ESPN - 2d -
A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn
Research on so-called mirror cells, which defy fundamental properties of living organisms, should be prohibited as too dangerous, biologists said.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
TikTok says ban would cost U.S. small businesses and creators $1.3B in first month
TikTok in a court filing Monday warned that U.S. small businesses and social media creators would lose $1.3 billion in revenue and earnings in just one month if the popular app is effectively shut ...NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump's business empire has expanded. Here's where he could profit in his second term.
When Trump returns to the White House, he’ll do so with a more sprawling business empire and far fewer promises about how he’ll avoid conflicts of interest.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Longevity doctor and yogi: I 'build my life around' these 5 daily habits—anyone can benefit from them
Dr. Monisha Bhanote, a longevity physician, has studied cellular health for decades. These are the practices she abides by for a long, healthy life.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
She Gave 56 Years of Her Life to Manchester United. After Her Death, the Club Paid Tribute.
David Beckham and other club icons sat by Kath Phipp’s bedside in her final weeks. By the end, there were many people knocking on her front door.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life
Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Young has gone from borderline bust to possible building block
The former No. 1 overall pick has played well since returning from his early-season benching. Now the Panthers need to start building a winning team around hm.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2
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