In May 2022, Queen Elizabeth II marked the opening of London's Elizabeth line. TfL Alterations were made to London's Elizabeth line rail service on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. These included off-peak fares, an extra hour of service, and the creation of a flower memorial. Transport for London said it would announce a […]
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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, the former Theranos CEO found guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy, whose sentencing has now been delayed
Elizabeth Holmes leaves after a hearing at a federal court in San Jose, California, on July 17, 2019. Reuters/Stephen Lam Elizabeth Holmes dropped out of Stanford at 19 to start Theranos and grew its value to $ 9 billion. Later, technology flaws were exposed, resulting in a months-long trial where Holmes was found guilty on three […]
Hillary Clinton said she’d sometimes have a ‘wry’ exchange with Queen Elizabeth about how ‘as a woman leader you always had to have your hair done’
The Queen And Prince Philip With President Bill Clinton And His Wife Hillary At Buckingham Palace. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shared some of her memories with Queen Elizabeth II. Clinton said she and the late Queen had privately remarked on being women leaders. The late Queen's […]
Who will inherit Queen Elizabeth II’s jewels, tiaras, and brooches — all worth millions
The Queen examines her coronation crown in "The Coronation." BBC Queen Elizabeth left behind a vast collection of jewels, tiaras, and brooches when she passed away on Thursday. Some of the items will remain part of the Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London. Others are expected to be passed down to King […]
Queen Elizabeth II led a low-tech life—but knighted plenty of sci-tech figures
Enlarge / Queen Elizabeth II of England reigned for a record 70 years. She died Thursday at the age of 96. (credit: Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images) The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, signals the end of an era not just for Great Britain but for the world at large. […]
‘She’s earned her rest’: Business leaders react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates with Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 at Buckingham Palace, after Bill was awarded an honorary knighthood. The couple has since divorced. Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at 96, after a seven-decade reign. Business leaders and personalities responded to the news. Initial reactions included Microsoft […]
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died. Her Internet Legacy Will Live On
The UK’s tech-savvy head of state was queen of a thousand memes. https://media.wired.com/photos/631a289bc4d3ebc9237bc51f/master/pass/QueenEliz_culture_GettyImages-1401936511.jpg
Elizabeth Holmes is asking for a new trial after a star government witness allegedly went to her house last month and said he was losing sleep over his testimony that helped convict her
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes leaves after a hearing at a federal court in San Jose, California, U.S., July 17, 2019. Reuters/Stephen Lam Elizabeth Holmes has requested a new trial. She was convicted of fraud and conspiracy in a months-long trial that ended in January. Her partner, Billy Evans, says one of the government's star […]
Kate McKinnon Exits Hulu Series About Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes
RELATED STORIES Kate McKinnon will no longer be stepping into the role of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, our sister site Deadline reports. The Saturday Night Live staple was set to play Holmes in The Dropout, a Hulu limited series based on the ABC News podcast of the same name. The project, which snagged a […]
Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll spills all on scrapped Queen Elizabeth storyline
Bookmakers Betfair have revealed the comedy series is favourite to be the third most watched show being the Queen’s Speech and Call the Midwife. Spokesman Sam Rosbottom said: “Her Majesty usually draws a winning audience regardless, but after such a difficult year, it stands to reason that millions will tune in to be cheered by […]