The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, who started Theranos when she was 19 and became the world's youngest female billionaire but will now face a trial over 'massive fraud' in July 2020

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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, who started Theranos when she was 19 and became the world's youngest female billionaire but will now face a trial over 'massive fraud' in July 2020

Elizabeth Holmes started blood-testing startup Theranos at 19, and grew it to a $9 billion valuation. Then she was charged with 'massive fraud.'

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Here’s why Apple's plan to escape Trump's tariffs by building iPhones outside of China won't actually be possible anytime soon

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With the support of her wife and coworkers, Rachael Parker has gone on to become a visible trans advocate in tech.

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