McDonald’s is closing its U.S. offices and telling U.S. and some international staff to work remotely between Monday and Wednesday as the fast food giant prepares for layoffs. As reported on Fortune, the company made the request in an internal email last week, reports the Wall Street Journal. It also asked employees to cancel all…
Despite the world’s love of olive oil, people have been leery of Starbucks’ Oleato line from the start. When the olive oil drinks were only available in Italy, many people were already complaining of an appalling top layer of oil. So, naturally, Starbucks bringing its olive oil coffee to the U.S. just made matters worse….
World Wrestling Entertainment has been sold to Endeavor Group, the parent company of competitor UFC, to form a new publicly traded company. The newly combined company has a value of $21 billion. Endeavor shareholders will own 51% of the newly combined company, while WWE shareholders are getting 49%. WWE (WWE) and UFC (EDR) will be…
A Formula One fan at the Australian Grand Prix suffered a cut to his arm when struck by a piece of debris from Kevin Magnussen’s car, putting the spotlight on organisers’ safety protocols. Will Sweet said he was standing with his fiancee on a packed hill just off turn two at Albert Park during Sunday’s…
It is one of China’s most popular shopping apps, selling clothing, groceries and just about everything else under the sun to more than 750 million users a month. But according to cybersecurity researchers, it can also bypass users’ cell phone security to monitor activities on other apps, check notifications, read private messages and change settings….
Tesla reported a modest 4% rise in sales in the first quarter compared to the final three months of last year, despite a series of price cuts on its lower priced vehicles and talk by CEO Elon Musk about strong demand at those lower prices. As reported on CNN, the first quarter also marked the…
Street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, has been charged with six assault-related offences by the Ogun State Police Command. The singer was arrested by the state’s police on Friday, March 31, after initially resisting arrest on Tuesday, March 29, when they stormed his office. Apart from resisting arrest and hurting a police officer,…
Technology stocks are perennially one of the hottest areas of the stock market. Investors closely follow this sector because of its track record of scorching returns and the potential for more in the future. So it can be worth keeping an eye on tech stocks and tracking the hot performers. While a list of best…
The NBA will no longer test for cannabis, according to a tentative deal between the league and the National Basketball Players Association. On Saturday, the two sides announced a collective bargaining agreement, which still needs to be ratified. As reported on BENZINGA, if the agreement is ratified by the players and team governors, the seven-year…
Twitter has been bleeding advertisers since Elon Musk took over, with several high-profile companies pausing promotions on the platform. According to a report by Bloomberg, last year, from September to October, the top advertisers on Twitter spent $71 million on ads. However, during the previous two months, that figure dropped to $7.6 million, a decline…
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have reached agreement on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement, promising labor peace through the rest of the decade, sources told ESPN. The tentative deal, which starts with the 2023-24 season, was announced by the league and union and is expected to be ratified by league governors and…
Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for head-butting Celtics forward Blake Griffin. Antetokounmpo was ejected from the game after the incident, which occurred with 1:25 remaining in the Bucks’ 140-99 blowout loss. Antetokounmpo will serve his suspension Sunday when the Bucks host the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot-7 Antetokounmpo was going…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter, E’Major has linked up with renowned singer, Peruzzi for a new single and its accompanying visuals titled “Aladdin.” “Aladdin” was produced by Femi Olujide and the visuals were directed by Unlimited LA. Stream here. Watch the official video below:
Culinary content creator, Chef Tolani has uploaded a new cooking vlog titled “Diary of a Kitchen Lover” on her YouTube channel. The video showcases a recipe for making fried fish pie, taking viewers back in time. Watch: The post Good Old Fried Fish Pie was originally published on DIARY OF A KITCHEN LOVER.
Many of Ryan Reynolds’s fans were shocked when he revealed in 2011 that he had struggled to find footing after his split from Scarlett Johansson. The actor said he was still in agony but could feel hope rising as he worked through it. Many speculated in the remarks that Reynolds would never find true love…
Max Verstappen has won his maiden F1 Australian Grand Prix following a chaotic race at Melbourne’s Albert Park. As reported on Sporting News, the reigning champion was the heavy favourite coming into the race, but the Dutchman was overtaken by Mercedes duo George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap. Charles Leclerc’s gravel beaching…
Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua claimed his first win in over two years with a unanimous decision victory over American Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London. As reported on Arise TV, the judges scored the bout 118-111, 117-111 and 117-111. Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) had suffered defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in his…
Andre Agassi, the tennis legend with eight Grand Slam titles and a record-breaking 101 weeks as the ATP number 1, is making waves in the world of sports yet again. This time, it’s not for his tennis prowess but for his recent win at the Pickleball Slam, where he teamed up with another tennis icon,…
Graham Potter has been relieved of his duties as Chelsea manager less than seven months into his five-year contract, the struggling Premier League club announced Sunday. As reported on The Score, the decision to part with the English coach, who joined the Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion in September to replace the fired Thomas…
Brendan Rodgers’ four-year spell as Leicester City manager is over. The Foxes announced Sunday that they’ve parted with the 50-year-old by mutual consent following the club’s latest Premier League defeat. Leicester City are in the relegation zone after falling 2-1 to Crystal Palace on Saturday. More to come.
Gabriel Jesus capped off his comeback from injury by scoring twice to help Arsenal cruise to victory against Leeds United. The Brazilian tucked home a penalty on 35 minutes to register his first goal since October, and two minutes into the second half Ben White doubled our lead after some fine work by Gabriel Martinelli….
Everton’s financial results for the 2021/22 season revealed a £44.7 million ($55.2 million) loss on Friday with the club already under scrutiny for alleged breaches of financial rules. As reported on The Score, the Merseyside club were referred by the Premier League last week to an independent commission of the league’s profitability and sustainability rules…
Ghanaian-based African food connoisseur Telande World’s YouTube channel is replete with recipes for delightful African delicacies and they are easy to follow. In her new video, Telande World shares how to make the hearty Beans Oxtail Stew. Watch: The post Beans Oxtail Stew was originally published on Telande World.
Half of Americans support a US government ban on TikTok, while 22% oppose the idea and more than a quarter are unsure, according to a Pew Research Center survey released. The survey results — collected in the days before and after TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress on March 23 — highlight the company’s…
At least one person has died and 28 others are injured after the roof collapsed during a sold-out concert at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, as severe storms raced through the area Friday evening. As reported on ABC NEWS CHICAGO, the Boone County sheriff’s office confirmed multiple ambulances were called to the scene. Several…
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Davido has blessed the airwaves with a melodious tune tagged, ‘Away’ off his latest studio album, ‘Timeless’. Below is the lyrics to the song to enable you to sing along. [Intro] Shekpe Away oh I’m on my way oh Lati jaiye oh Tune into the king of sounds and blues [Verse 1]…
Popular Nigerian singer and record executive, Oluwatosin Ajibade, professionally known by his stage name Mr Eazi, has become the first Nigerian musician to win a Latin Grammy after receiving nominations in four categories. As reported on Daily Post, the nominations at the 21st edition of the annual Latin Grammy awards are for his contribution to…
David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido kept to his promise of releasing his much anticipated fourth studio album ‘Timeless’. The 17-track album appears to be getting global attention as it is said to be topping is music charts in over 17 countries. Recall that since Davido lost his son Ifeanyi, he had remained mum…
LaMarcus Aldridge has cited a famous No. 12 in announcing his second retirement from the NBA. Aldridge, who played 16 seasons in the NBA and was a seven-time All-Star, last played in the league during the 2021-22 season with the Brooklyn Nets. He took to Twitter on Friday to announce his second retirement, as he…
He is 7 years old and his name is Albert Ofosu Nketia. His video is one of the most popular in recent times, trending on most social media platforms including TikTok, WhatsApp, Twitter, and the likes. Albert was captured in a video crying and transitioning into laughter within a matter of a few seconds and…
Andrew Tate, the divisive internet personality who has spent months in a Romanian jail on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, has won an appeal to replace his detention with house arrest, an official said. The Bucharest Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Tate’s appeal, which challenged a judge’s decision last week to…
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and robbery of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine at a South Florida gym last week, authorities have announced. As reported on CNN, the suspects – Rafael Medina, Jr., 43, Octavious Medina, 23, and Anthony Maldonado, 25 – were arrested Thursday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office…
Manchester City coped without the injured Erling Haaland to keep the Premier League title race alive by coming from behind to thrash Liverpool 4-1 on Saturday. As reported on The Score, goals from Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Jack Grealish moved the defending champions back to within five points of Arsenal at…
Erling Haaland wasn’t included in Manchester City’s squad to face Liverpool on Saturday after a groin injury kept him out of Norway’s Euro 2024 qualifiers during the international break. As reported on The Score, Phil Foden is also sidelined for two-to-three weeks after recently having appendix surgery. Julian Alvarez, Jack Grealish, and Riyad Mahrez have…
Spikes in car thefts of certain Hyundai and Kia models, a trend that began in the American midwest and was spread by how-to videos on social media, has reached America’s biggest city. As reported on CNN, about 100 of these particularly vulnerable Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen in the month of December alone in…
Octopus, a bowl of ice cream, eight oatmeal biscuits, and a donut. It’s an unusual order, but one you may hear if you went for breakfast with some of the biggest names in the corporate world. Elon Musk is not only using Twitter to update users on company news, insult Bill Gates, and reveal Tesla…
Netflix’s Kill Boksoon may see some comparisons to John Wick, but the setup of its killing agencies harkens back to the Korean entertainment industry. Kill Boksoon may appear to be the female version of John Wick, except with a daughter instead of a dog, but director Byun Sung-hyun has a unique inspiration for his world-building….
Furiosa is a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, but it will feature one huge difference from the previous film. Fury Road, which came out in 2015, was the first film in the Mad Max franchise since 1985’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. Featuring Tom Hardy stepping into the title role originally played by Mel Gibson,…
Chelsea have reportedly made ‘first positive contacts’ with Julian Nagelsmann over him becoming manager at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Graham Potter has struggled in his first season in charge and although Todd Boehly has consistently come out in ‘full support’ of the former Brighton man – who has also started to…
After drivers George Russell and Lewis Hamilton scored sixth and seventh in qualifying for 2023 opener in Bahrain, Wolff declared that the team would change its car concept. While trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has since revealed Mercedes realised the limits of the W14 in the wind tunnel even before hitting the ground in testing,…
Chelsea star Kai Havertz has admitted that Bayern Munich would be “hard to say not to” if they came calling. Reports linking Havertz with a move to the Bundesliga giants have increased in recent days following Thomas Tuchel’s arrival at the club. Tuchel is a big admirer of the Germany international from his time at…
American women soccer players have started a revolt against FIFA 23, the popular soccer video game, demanding greater equality and recognition in the world of eSports. This protest highlights discrimination and differences in treatment between female athletes and their male counterparts, pushing the discussion of gender equality in the industry. The Demands of Female Players…
Virgin Orbit — the rocket company founded by British billionaire Richard Branson — is laying off the vast majority of its workforce as company leadership struggles to secure additional funding. As reported on CNN, about 675 employees will be terminated by April 3, according to a public document filed Thursday, amounting to around 85% of…
An oil and chemical tanker hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea has been located off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe, but part of the crew has been kidnapped, its owners said on Friday. The Danish-owned Liberian-flagged Monjasa Reformer disappeared after pirates boarded it over the weekend. The ship was 140 nautical miles off…
Tennis great Boris Becker says he’s grateful just to be alive as he reflected on spending time in prison in an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. Becker was released from Huntercombe prison in December after serving just eight months of his two-and-a-half-year sentence for charges relating to his 2017 bankruptcy case. Soon after his release,…
Famous Ghanaian Tiktoker, Ahuofe Abrantie, better known as ‘Ghana 2pac’, reportedly died in his Kumasi apartment on Thursday. Rapper, Jay Bhad of the Kumasi-based hip-hop crew, Asakaa Boys broke the sad news on his social media handle. He shared a video of Ahuofe with the moving caption, “Life is too short, rest well Ahuofe. You…
In November 2022, Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, took a break from public life to deal with the tragic loss of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. After almost six months away – except for a performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony – the American-born entertainer has released a new album…
Actor Jeremy Renner says he “chose to survive” after being seriously injured in a snowplough accident. The Marvel star broke more than 30 bones when he attempted to stop the vehicle from running over his nephew on New Year’s Day. In his first TV interview since the accident, he said: “I chose to survive, it’s…
A pink diamond of “unparalleled color and brightness” is expected to fetch over $35 million when it goes on sale in New York, auction house Sotheby’s announced Wednesday. Weighing 10.57 carats and named The Eternal Pink, the “ultra-rare” gemstone will go under the hammer this June, four years after South African firm De Beers discovered…
Keanu Reeves is intensely private about his personal life. But when he does have something to say, he makes it special. Such was the case when the “John Wick 4” star was recently asked by People magazine to identify his last moments of bliss. He replied, “A couple of days ago with my honey.” “We…
