A cryptocurrency exchange founder faces a maximum 110-year jail sentence. The challenges and benefits of building new cities. How M&S knickers can help solve murders.
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Founder of FTX facing long prison sentence for financial fraud charges.
Global trend towards building new cities to address urban challenges and experiment with communal land ownership.
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Conviction of Sam Bankman Fried in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Sam Bankman Fried, former boss of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, faces charges like wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering. His empire's collapse left $8 billion of customers' money missing. Despite maintaining innocence and citing accounting errors, he could face up to 110 years in prison, with prosecutors seeking 40-50 years.
The Rise of New Cities and the Diversity of Projects Worldwide
Governments globally are investing in new city developments. These range from grand schemes like Egypt's new capital to experiments by business luminaries. While critics question the motives behind these projects, city builders advocate for addressing urban challenges. New cities like Telosa aim to experiment with communal land ownership to foster public services.
M&S Archive Offering Clues Beyond Fashion to Solve Crimes and Understand History
Marks and Spencer's archive in Leeds houses a rich collection of clothing reflecting British social history. Notably, M&S labels have helped identify corpses, showcasing the brand's importance beyond retail. The archive's synthetic fabrics revolutionized women's daily tasks by providing labor-saving materials. This poignant exploration of the archive reveals how garments tell stories of societal change, from fabric innovations to women's liberation.
It has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history. After the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, its founder is facing a maximum jail sentence of 110 years. Why the race to build new cities is difficult, but potentially worthwhile (10:01). And how M&S knickers can help solve murders (16:15).