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Bobby Caldwell, the legendary singer-songwriter behind the 1978 platinum hit "What You Won't Do For Love," has passed away at the age of 71. His wife, Mary, confirmed the news and attributed his death to "FLOXED," a term used to describe the effects of fluoroquinolone toxicity after he was prescribed an antibiotic in 2017. Mary thanked fans for their prayers over the years and an official cause of death has not been released.
T-Mobile has announced the acquisition of budget wireless provider Mint Mobile, which is backed by actor Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds will remain in his creative role on behalf of Mint, and the acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2021. The purchase is part of T-Mobile's plan to expand its customer base and offer more competitive prices.
At the 95th Annual Academy Awards, Nigerian musician and producer Tems debuted an extravagant look from the LA-based label Lever Couture, featuring a sculptural flourish of pleated and boned fabric strips and a skirt so full it extended above her head. While some viewers were left wondering if her ensemble was too much, the singer’s look was a standout among the other fashion choices of the night.
Two large banks catering to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run enabled by digital banking and fueled by panic on social media. In response, the U.S. government has seized the two financial institutions and President Joe Biden has reassured Americans that their money is safe. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is the largest bank failure since Washington Mutual in 2008, and the government is taking steps to ensure the financial system remains stable.
A lawyer representing one of the Proud Boys members on trial for seditious conspiracy is asking a federal judge to throw out the case due to prosecutors' failure to include "plainly exculpatory" US Capitol security footage aired on Tucker Carlson's show. Billionaire Elon Musk showed sympathy for Jacob Chansley, one of the rioters, by tweeting to his 130 million followers to "Free Jacob Chansley". It is yet to be seen if the judge will agree with the lawyer's request.
Jenna Ellis, a former lawyer for former President Donald Trump, was censured by a Colorado Supreme Court judge on Wednesday for misconduct related to her spreading of false claims about the 2020 presidential election. The OARC said that Ellis had agreed to a censure agreement in a discipline case, in which she acknowledged that several claims she had made about the election were “misrepresentations.” Bryon M. Large, a presiding disciplinary judge for the state’s Supreme Court, approved the censure agreement, which was meant to reinforce that attorneys “cannot cross” a line when engaging in political speech. It is unclear if Ellis will face any further disciplinary action.
Elon Musk publicly mocked a Twitter employee who was unsure of his employment status, sparking a debate about how employers should handle employee uncertainty and interact with employees on social media. Twitter users have expressed sympathy for the employee and criticized Musk for his dismissive attitude. The incident highlights the importance of employers being transparent and communicative with their employees, and treating them with respect.