• Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned former FTX chief, had an inactive X account for two years.
• But on Monday, 10 posts giving advice on firing employees appeared on that account.
• It comes as Elon Musk's DOGE ramps up efforts to slash head count in the federal workforce.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former FTX chief sentenced to 25 years in prison in March last year, disappeared from X for two years. A series of 10 posts on Monday night from his account broke that spell.

The posts gave his followers leadership advice about firing employees and talked about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Bankman-Fried's last X post before Monday was on January 20, 2023.

Some of the posts on Bankman-Fried's account give tips about how to fire people.

"I'd tell this to everyone we let go: that it was as much our fault for not having the right role for them, or the right person to manage them, or the right work environment for them," read one post.

Other posts voiced support for DOGE and its rounds of firing. One post read: "There's no point in keeping them around, doing nothing."

It is unclear if Bankman-Fried wrote the posts himself. His lawyer did not respond to a request from Business Insider, sent outside regular business hours.

The posts come nearly a year after he was convicted of taking $8 billion from his customers in his FTX cryptocurrency exchange. he was sentenced to 25 years in prison by US District Judge Lewis Kaplan.

He has been serving his sentence at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Musk's DOGE is doubling down on its plan to slash the size of the US federal workforce as part of its larger aim to weed out government inefficiencies.

The Office of Personnel Management wrote federal workers an email on Saturday, asking them to turn in a list of their achievements within the last week and giving them a deadline of Monday at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Musk wrote in a Saturday X post about the new directive, "Failure to respond will be taken as a resignation."

However, at least eight federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice, have asked their workers not to respond to the email.

Tori Spelling doesn’t hold back the mic when she’s dishing on her sex life.

Since Spelling launched her “MisSpelling” podcast in April 2024, the actress has been candid with her sex confessions over the years.

“I could talk about sex all day,” Spelling said on an August 2024 episode where she chatted with family friend William Shatner about OnlyFans, orgasms, enemas and more. “So, I’m not mad.”

In addition to her nonchalant attitude when it comes to the birds and the bees, Spelling has also been candid about her previous partners — which includes ex-husband Dean McDermott and former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar Brian Austin Green.

Keep scrolling to see Spelling’s wildest sex confessions over the years:

Losing Her Virginity

Spelling opened up about the first time she had sex, which didn’t happen for her until after she turned 18. Spelling revealed that she shared the milestone moment with her ex-boyfriend Ryan Ozar.

“I didn’t lose my virginity until I was over 18, so it’s not like I haphazardly slept with someone,” Spelling reflected in April 2024. “I thought he was the one.”

During the episode, Spelling chatted with the late Shannen Doherty and shared the Charmed star’s unexpected connection to her virginity story.

“Do you remember the Betsy Johnson dress that you wore in our biggest cast photo? It was black, floral … We used to share clothes, everything,” Spelling asked her former Beverly Hills, 90210 costar.

Doherty then questioned if Spelling lost her virginity in her dress. Spelling clarified that Doherty actually borrowed her dress.

“Umm, no, I’m going to say that you wore the dress I lost my virginity in,” Spelling said. “I told you. … I literally said, ‘There’s a blood stain in the back.'”

Brian Austin Green Fling

After losing her virginity to Ozar, Spelling revealed that she cheated on him with Green. When Green was a guest on Spelling’s podcast in November 2024, she reminded him about the time they hooked up at Disneyland.

“We had sex for the first time in Disneyland,” Spelling said, to which Green asked, “At Disneyland? Really? What?” Spelling clarified that it was inside his hotel room, to which he noted, “Oh, OK, so not Disneyland. Like, not on a ride or anything like that.”

Anal Sex and Lack of Orgasms

The actress got very candid about how much she enjoys anal sex and used an enema before the act.

“I actually enjoy it,” she said in August 2024, noting she’s unsure about the nerve endings in that part of the body. “If it goes in here, it’s touching something that feels good.”

While Spelling likes the feeling of anal sex, she confessed that she had not received an orgasm from it. In fact for Spelling, achieving an orgasm on its own was a “whole other challenge.”

Her 1st and Only Threesome

Spelling admitted that she had a threesome with a man and a woman while she was filming Beverly Hills, 90210 aboard the Queen Mary. She didn’t reveal who was involved in the act.

“I didn’t have any exploration wants with a female,” she said in February 2025. “So this was behind the scenes, behind closed doors of the Queen Mary, of all places. My goodness. This boy wanted it and I played along. I don’t think at any point he was like, ‘Oh, my god,’ because he would never have gone forward with it if I had spoken up and said, ‘I don’t want to do this.’ But yeah, I was like, ‘OK, you know, I feel safe with this human. I feel safe with this female human.’ And sure, I always say you gotta try anything once.”

Not Using Protection

Spelling made a candid confession about how she and McDermott never used a condom.

“We never throughout our relationship used protection … [our kids] came when they wanted to come,” she said in February 2025 of her seven children she and McDermott.

According to Pinterest data, searches for butter yellow nails are up 1,825 percent, so it’s no surprise that interest in yellow outfits is rising, too.  In case you haven’t noticed, butter yellow is shaping up to be the color for spring — and honestly, we’re all for it. After two months of bizarre winter weather, this warm color is just the dopamine boost we need.

Bright colors have long been linked to boosting happiness, so adding butter-yellow pieces to our wardrobe is a no-brainer. From breezy dresses to statement tops, there are endless ways to work the shade in your wardrobe. Below are 15 pieces to help you effortlessly embrace the trend for spring.

15 Must-Have Butter Yellow Pieces For Your Spring Wardrobe

1. Perfect Sundress: Flowy, easy, and cute with anything — this drop-waist mini is the definition of spring dressing. Whether you’re wearing it with sneakers, sandals, or barefoot on the beach, it just works.

2. Effortless Button-Up: This lightweight cotton shirt is the throw-on-and go top your spring wardrobe needs. You can wear with a tank, half tucked into jeans or layered under a sweater — there’s no wrong answers here!

3. Wear-Everywhere Cardigan: This cardigan gives “I summer in the Hamptons” vibes. It’s perfect for those in-between spring days.

4. Everyday Sneakers: These sneakers make running around town actually stylish. Jeans, dresses, leggings — there’s nothing they don’t go with.

5. Luxurious Knit: This sweater makes even the laziest outfit feel like a well thought out fashion decision.

I’m Getting in on the Butter Yellow Trend With These Walmart Accessories

6. Spring Favorite: Here’s a dress you’ll throw on without thinking twice. It’s a breezy pick perfect for all your plans!

7. A Silky Slip: This dress is an over achiever. It works for date night, errands and everything in between.

8. Going-Out Dress: This bodycon midi brings the heat with a thigh-high slit. Just add heels and you’re ready for great night out.

9. The Cool Sweater:  This sweater is cozy enough to curl up in but stylish enough to wear outside. Throw it on with jeans, layer it over a slip dress or wear on repeat until the weather forces you to take it off.

10. Vintage Vibe: These slingbacks look like you scored them in at a designer boutique. The stacked heel gives them a ’90s feel.

11. Slip-On & Go: No time to think? These flats are the answer.

12. Little Shoulder Bag: This small bag is surprisingly roomy. It’s the one you’ll grab every time.

13. Rain, But Make Cute: This waterproof A-line jacket is proof that rainy days don’t have to be boring. It’s light enough to layer, but strong enough to handle spring showers.

14. Cool-Girl Layer: It’s a cotton work jacket that instantly makes every outfit better. Toss it over anything, and you’re good to go.

15. The Bucket Bag: Whether you carry this bucket bag crossbody or by the handle—it looks good either way.

16 Spring Staples to Incorporate Into Your Wardrobe — If You Hate Color

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Lily Allen identified her own relationship “red flags,” revealing she didn’t have the healthiest dynamic with her first romantic partner.

“As soon as I got my first boyfriend, Lester, [there was a] complete transference of intimacy,” Allen, 39, said during the Monday, February 24, episode of her “Miss Me?” podcast. “Not only did I not want to touch or be cuddled or be kissed by anyone in my family, I couldn’t engage in it with them either. It was like, this person is where I’ve put that now.”

Looking back, Allen confessed, “It’s incredibly, like, red flag, codependent behavior that I just put all of my emotional dependency on that one person.”

Since her first relationship, Allen has had several public romances including her marriage to Sam Cooper. The pair tied the knot in June 2011 and welcomed their first child, daughter Ethel, that same year. Allen and Cooper welcomed their second daughter, Marnie, in 2013.

Lily Allen Never Slept With Anyone 'Not Drunk' Until Husband David Harbour

The “Hard Out Here” singer separated from Cooper, 47, in 2016, and they finalized their divorce two years later.

Allen eventually moved on romantically with actor David Harbour in 2019. She confirmed their engagement in May 2020 and the pair got married that September.

Earlier this year, split rumors surfaced about Allen and Harbour, 49. Neither of them has publicly spoken about the speculation, but Allen did give fans an update about her mental health during the February 13 episode of her and Miquita Oliver’s podcast.

“I just feel very grateful to have been given the time and the space that I needed. I went into a sort of treatment center for a few weeks, which was great,” Allen told her listeners at the time. “I did a lot of group therapy and some individual therapy, and I needed some time and space away from everything.”

Lily Allen's Dad Called the Cops When She Lost Her Virginity at Age 12

She explained that during her multi-week stay, she worked on her “inner child,” confessing, “It’s a lifelong journey of healing.”

Allen, who previously struggled with drugs and alcohol, noted that she was in “emotional turmoil” before taking time to work on herself. “I’m not saying I’m 100 percent there and I’m not saying that I’m getting it 100 percent right or ever will, but I’m definitely in a stronger place,” she concluded.

Lily Allen Admits She's 'Really Not in a Good Place,' Denies Rehab Rumors

Harbour, meanwhile, was spotted spending time with model Ellie Beers Fallon in Georgia, according to photos posted by Deux Moi in February.

The Stranger Things actor was then photographed at Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special on February 16 without his wedding ring. (Harbour was also seen at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards in January without his wedding band.)

The 23-year-old West Side Story actor was announced as the star of the forthcoming live-action remake in 2021

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The 33-year-old won 83 caps for South Africa and was a key part of the 2019 and 2023 World Cup squads

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The Crime and Policing Bill will be given officers powers to make Britain's cities safer, the Home Secretary says.

The Runcorn and Helsby MP was jailed by magistrates on Monday after he admitted the assault.

Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

The five largest parties in England were due to meet this week - but the BBC has learned the talks have been cancelled.

British trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds met his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal in Delhi on Monday.

The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader made favourable statements about Russia for money, a court hears.

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.

The average annual energy bill will increase to £1,849 from April as the industry regulator Ofgem increases the price cap for the third time in a row.

The album features an impressive line-up of big names

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More teams than ever could finish in the top four leading to a chaotic end of season scramble to secure a place in Europe

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Share values and cryptocurrency prices have been buoyant since Trump’s election, but some on Wall Street believe the party could be over soon

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Famed investor says his Berkshire Hathaway group is likely to take bigger stake in five groups

And the flatlining stock market

A government watchdog special counsel who oversees federal workers' whistleblower reports said Monday his office is seeking to halt some of the Trump administration's mass firings of federal workers.

The big picture: Hampton Dellinger, who's suing the administration after President Trump tried to remove him from his role leading the Office of Special Counsel, said he's requested that the firing of six probationary agency workers be halted due to concerns the action may violate the law — and he indicated he may intervene in more cases.

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Driving the news: Dellinger filed a request on Friday for a 45-day stay in the probationary workers' firings "across various executive branch agencies" with the independent agency the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, which reviews the Office of Personnel Management actions, per a statement from the special counsel's office.

• "Firing probationary employees without individualized cause appears contrary to a reasonable reading of the law, particularly the provisions establishing rules for reductions in force," Dellinger said in a statement.
• "I believe I have a responsibility to request a stay of these actions while my agency continues to investigate further the apparent violation of federal personnel laws," he added, citing a Congressional direction for watchdogs to protect government employees from prohibited personnel practices.
• "The Special Counsel believes other probationary employees are similarly situated to the six workers for whom he currently is seeking relief. Dellinger is considering ways to seek relief for a broader group without the need for individual filings."
• Representatives for the Trump administration did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment in the evening.

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