Paintings and sculptures owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen have been sold for a record $1.5bn (£1.3bn). It was the largest art auction in history, according to Christie’s. The auction house said works by Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat,…
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies aged 65 (CNN)
Paul Allen, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, died Monday. He was an investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist who influenced many aspects of modern life — from technology and science to sports and music. Allen was 65, his investment firm Vulcan said…
World largest plane with wingspan bigger than a football pitch (Independent)
The largest plane ever built – backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and his company Vulcan Aerospace – is set to take full flight for the first time within months. Known as Stratolaunch, the huge aircraft is so big that…
