Yahoo appoints interim CEO following Thompson's departure

Stuart Sumner
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CEO of ailing internet giant leaves company having exaggerated his education on his CV

Ailing internet giant Yahoo has appointed its global media head Ross Levinsohn as interim CEO following the departure of former CEO Scott Thompson (pictured). Yahoo stated that former Paypal CEO...

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