Disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, whose empire collapsed in a matter of hours, this week, has officially stepped down. It’s been a tumultuous week for his former cryptocurrency exchange, which just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, wiping out a $32 billion valuation in a matter of days. The exchange bottomed out earlier this week,… Continue reading Disgraced Sam Bankman-Fried Steps Down as CEO of FTX
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Chinese Space Debris Crashes Down in the Philippines
This keeps happening. Not Again It happened again. ABC News reports that Chinese space debris from another one of the nation’s heavy lift Long March 5B rockets was just discovered at sea off the Philippines’ coastline. The rocket remains are believed to be those of the Long March 5B that launched from the Wenchang Space… Continue reading Chinese Space Debris Crashes Down in the Philippines
Unexploded Shell Removed From Soldier’s Chest by Surgeons Wearing Body Armor
Image by TASS A Russian soldier was rushed to the ER. His diagnosis? An unexploded shell lodged so deep in his chest it was almost touching his spine. The soldier, junior sergeant Nikolay Pasenko, probably should’ve been dead already from either the impact or the impending detonation. But instead, defying all expectations, he lived —… Continue reading Unexploded Shell Removed From Soldier’s Chest by Surgeons Wearing Body Armor
Divers Discover Fragment of Challenger Space Shuttle Under Ocean
“Challenger and her crew live on in the hearts and memories of both NASA and the nation.” A Rare Find A TV documentary crew of divers who were looking for the wreckage of a World War II aircraft off the Florida Space Coast made a startling and unexpected discovery: the heat shield remains of NASA’s… Continue reading Divers Discover Fragment of Challenger Space Shuttle Under Ocean
The Fallout of the FTX Collapse
Aaron Kaplan, a securities attorney and co-CEO of trading platform Prometheum, says that although the final outcome for FTX and its customers is not yet crystal clear, there is precedent in scenarios such as this for people never to recover their funds. Unfortunately, those caught up in the collapse are left with little in the… Continue reading The Fallout of the FTX Collapse
Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is Not Your Typical Marvel Movie
The release of Black Panther was like nothing before it. The impact, immediate and abiding, was cosmic. That the film premiered during the Trump years, a dystopian period in 2018 when Black life felt more precarious than usual and the call for Black superheroes more urgent, gave its message a special charge. It was a… Continue reading Review: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is Not Your Typical Marvel Movie
Meal Kits Like Blue Apron Get My Picky Kids to Eat Real Food
On a recent weekend evening, my spouse addressed our two children. We have a second-grader and a kindergartener. “What do you want for dinner?” he asked, bracing himself for yet another night of Dino Buddies Nuggets and boxed macaroni and cheese. “I love mashed potatoes!” one cried out. “Steak!” the other shouted, dancing. My spouse’s… Continue reading Meal Kits Like Blue Apron Get My Picky Kids to Eat Real Food
Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is down to a new low of $71
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is exactly what it… Continue reading Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is down to a new low of $71
Ring’s Video Doorbell drops to $60 ahead of Black Friday
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. If you’ve been waiting for the holiday shopping… Continue reading Ring’s Video Doorbell drops to $60 ahead of Black Friday
Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy as its CEO resigns
Twitter isn’t the only notable tech company to bandy around the word “bankruptcy” this week. After a stunningly rapid collapse, crypto exchange FTX has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, while founder Sam Bankman-Fried has resigned as CEO. The bankruptcy filing covers FTX Trading, FTX US, Alameda Research and around 130 other companies under the… Continue reading Crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy as its CEO resigns