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Charged UBS 'Rogue Trader' Kweku Adoboli Weeps in Court
Charged UBS rogue trader Kweku Adoboli wept in court Friday during a 15-minute hearing in London over a charge of fraud and two charges of false accounting involving a $2 billion loss for the Swiss-based bank.
Sarah Palin: 'NYT, There You Go Again'
Sarah Palin can sure get into bed in some surprising places.I'm not talking about a sexual life, either. It's The New York Times that Palin has cozied up to, and that is causing a second look.
Kirstie Alley Weight Loss: See 100 Lbs of Difference [VIDEO & PHOTO]
Kirstie Alley revealed her weight loss to Entertainment Tonight in an episode that aired Tuesday.
Google Develops Social News App 'Propeller' to Rival Flipboard, Zite
Google couldn't buy Flipboard, so it decided to one-up the company with a social news reader of its own called Propeller. Sources call it mind-blowing good.
Kweku Adoboli: 'I Need a Miracle,' Appearing in London Court Friday
Kweku Adoboli has been charged with fraud and false accounting by London police in connection with unauthorized trades at UBS that caused the bank a $2 billion loss. Adoboli has also reportedly admitted to the bank he caused the losses. His father, a retired United Nations employee living in Ghana, said his son made a mistake.
UBS Rogue Trader: Did Kweku Adoboli Confess to Crime?
Arrested at his UBS trading desk, rogue trader Kweku Adoboli allegedly told the bank about his unauthorized trading that resulted in a nearly $2 billion loss.
Old Couple's Cute Webcam Adventure Goes Viral [VIDEOS]
One of the most popular videos on the internet this week is a short clip of two seniors learning how to operate their webcam. The video has been viewed nearly three million times over the past few days and according to search statistics the top rising keywords on YouTube are old couple computer, elderly couple can't figure out computer, older couple trying to take picture on computer, old couple trying to skype, seniors accidental video. It's also th...
Did Miss Angola Use False Documents to Enter Miss Universe? (PHOTOS)
Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, made history after she became the new Miss Universe. Leila is the first Miss Universe from her country in 60 years.
Scarlett Johansson Hacked: FBI Identifies the Brain Behind Hacking
Naked pictures of Scarlett Johansson appeared online on Wednesday, after her phone was hacked.
Glen Rice Calls Sarah Palin a 'Sweetheart' After Alleged Tryst
Glen Rice thought Sarah Palin was a sweetheart and respectful, according to a new book that alleges the former basketball player and the former Alaskan governor had a one-time fling.
UBS Arrested Trader Kweku Adoboli 'Worked Hard,' 'Played Hard' Colleague Says
Colleagues at UBS called Kweku Adoboli, the trader arrested in connected with a $2 billion loss due to unauthorized trading at the bank, up and coming and someone who worked hard...played quite hard too. Adoboli, 31, was arrested on Thursday by London police on suspicion of fraud by abuse of position and being held in custody at Bishopsgate police station. A graduate of Nottingham University who was born in Ghana, Adoboli studied computer science in college and went to work at UB...
Susan Powell's Family Concerned About Remains Found Near Husband's Camping Site
Investigators are examining the human remains found in Utah desert
Maryland Set to Wear Black Uniforms Against West Virginia
Maryland football coach Randy Edsall announced via Twitter on Wednesday that his team would unveil its all-black football uniform for its game on Saturday against West Virginia.
Sarah Palin's Husband Todd Says McGinniss Has 'Creepy Obsession With My Wife'
A day after the shocking revelations surfacing about 2012 presidential hopeful Sarah Palin's past, first reaction has finally come out from the Palin camp.
Facebook IPO: Will Yahoo Board Approach for Reverse Takeover?
If Facebook’s much-anticipated IPO is off for the year, would its crackerjack board of directors now consider buying Yahoo in a reverse takeover?
UBS AG Rogue Trading: Kweku Adoboli 'Not a Party Chap,' Says Former Landlord
Kweku Adoboli, the 31-year-old London man accused as the rogue trader who cost Swiss banking giant UBS an estimated loss of $2 billion, is a "well-dressed quiet man" of African origin who wasn't the "tidiest" but is very "well spoken," according to a former landlord.
Facebook Friend Risk: The Kweku Adoboli Dilemma
When a name like Kweku Adoboli instantly becomes public, like the UBS trader who allegedly lost the bank $2 billion in unauthorized transactions and who is suddenly a globally hot Internet search item, many turn to the most public source available -- Facebook, the world's largest social network.
Apple Removes ‘Jewish or Not Jewish’ App from French Stores
The app remains available outside of France.
Can Sarah Palin Shake off Stigma of Sex, Drugs Revelations?
What's up next for Sarah Palin, the former Alaska Governor, regarding the 2012 presidential election? Palin came into prominence when she was selected by John McCain to be his vice presidential candidate in 2008. She has now associated herself with the Tea Party movement in the U.S.
Miss Universe 2011: Miss Angola's Victory Questioned, Garners Criticism
Many people are not happy with the decision of the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant. Critical statements from a fellow contestant, a judge and other people are still making rounds on Facebook, Twitter and other social networkingsites. The supporters of Shamcey Supsup, Miss Philippines, are surprised that Supsup lost the title after almost making it to the finals according to the fan votes. They speculate it to be a political plot, however, Supsup supports Lopes...
Facebook Could Buy WebOS: Analyst
Facebook could by HP's webOS operating system to augment its mobile ambitions, according to a Wall Street analyst.
Top 10 Features iOS 5 Copied from Android
Apple’s upcoming operating system, iOS 5, which is going to power iPhone 5, iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch next generation boats certain features which are already available with the Android based devices.
AT&T-carried PS Vita Set to Launch with Host of 26 New Video Games
Sony has announced 26 game titles that will arrive with the launch of the PlayStation Vita.
Groupon IPO Back on Track: Report
Groupon seeks to go public in October or November, people familiar with the matter told the New York Times on Wednesday, a week after the daily deals website put its IPO on hold for a few weeks as it waited to ride out global market turmoil.
An IPO Bubble Burst? Facebook Pushes Back Public Debut
The initial public offering of Facebook has been pushed back to next year, according to people familiar with the situation.
Facebook to delay IPO until late 2012
Facebook will delay its initial public offering until the end of next year so employees can focus on developing products for the No. 1 social networking website, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Facebook Launches the Subscribe Button
Facebook already allows users to “like” public fan pages in order to receive updates in their News Feed, but starting today, Facebook will allow users to subscribe to one another's profiles.
Twitter Debuts Web Analytics
The popular microblogging service has finally decided to take Tweet and traffic analysis into its own hands. The company will roll out its free analytics platform in the coming weeks.
Jamba Juice Offers $2 Smoothies, 5 Best Smoothie Flavors [PHOTOS]
Jamba Juice is offering $2 smoothies for a limited time. Starting Wednesday until Sept. 27, Jamba Juice is offering sixteen ounce fruit smoothies for $2, along with $2 slow-cooked oatmeal and $1 backed goods with any purchase.
Goldman team forms San Francisco wealth boutique
Three senior Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management advisers left the bank earlier this month to form an independent San Francisco boutique, Seven Post Investment Office LP.


