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Man buys NY's iconic Flatiron building at auction, then backs out
Man buys NY's iconic Flatiron building at auction, then backs out
by  AFP

The investor whose $190 million auction bid won him the world-famous Flatiron Building failed to complete the transaction, and the Manhattan skyscraper may go back on the block if a runner-up also forgoes purchasing rights, a broker said Thursday.

Tweeters, and celebs, await 'blue tick' ultimatum
Tweeters, and celebs, await 'blue tick' ultimatum
by  AFP

All eyes are on whether Elon Musk will go through with stripping blue checkmarks from celebrities and other high-profile Twitter users starting April 1 unless they pay for the privilege. If a celebrity or brand does not pay for a blue Twitter checkmark, an imposter might buy the illusion of authenticity, the analyst said.

US says Russia seeking more NKorean arms, names broker
US says Russia seeking more NKorean arms, names broker
by  AFP

The White House said Thursday that Russia is seeking more arms from North Korea for the Ukraine war, revealing the identity of a Slovakian man allegedly brokering deals between Moscow and Pyongyang. "We have new information that Russia is actively seeking to acquire additional munitions from North Korea," said White House national security spokesman John Kirby.

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