US Olympian Richard Thornton dead after collapsing on beach in California
U.S. Olympian and two-time All-American swimmer Richard Thornton has died after collapsing on a California beach Thursday, police said. his family. He was 65 years old. An avid surfer, he was meeting friends at The Hook, a popular surfing spot in Santa Cruz, said his brother Mark Thornton. ABC7. “He followed his buddy down the […]
Messenger leader Richard Beckman exits news site amid layoffs
The president of beleaguered news startup The Messenger announced Tuesday that he is leaving the company, starting a new wave of layoffs. Former Condé Nast executive Richard Beckman, whose aggressive business style earned him the nickname “Mad Dog,” was responsible for driving revenue for the website he launched last May. Prior to Messenger's launch, Beckman […]