Florida Governor DeSantis Enacts Ban on Social Media Accounts for Minors Under 14
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes a decisive step towards safeguarding children from online threats by signing HB3 into law, prohibiting minors under the age of 14 from creating social media
China Strikes Back at EU with Brandy Tax
China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, in what France claims is retaliation for the European Union's recent decision to levy heavy duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The
Binance Withdrawals Jump to $3 Billion in 24 Hours, Research Firm Reveals
Investors withdrew as much as $3 billion from Binance on Tuesday, according to blockchain analytics firm Nansen, as a deluge of negative headlines about the cryptocurrency industry rattled users of
Forbes Names Beyoncé a Billionaire, Placing Her Among Music’s Wealthiest Figures
Beyoncé has officially entered billionaire territory, according to Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to achieve a 10-figure fortune. The US business magazine says the global superstar now joins an exclusive
Starbucks is Changing its Ice Cubes
Starbucks is making a change to its ice cubes, which has sparked curiosity among its customers. Cold beverage lovers will now find "nugget ice" in their drinks, featuring smaller ice
Google Messages to Introduce WhatsApp Video Calling Feature
Google Messages is reportedly developing a feature that would allow users to initiate WhatsApp video calls directly from the app. The feature, discovered in the app’s latest code, is not
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays and Unrealistic Scheduling
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $2 million fine on JetBlue Airways for operating chronically delayed flights and maintaining unrealistic flight schedules. This marks the first time
China Blocks Access to OnlyFans After Brief Accessibility
Popular subscription-based platform OnlyFans, widely known for hosting sexually explicit content, is no longer accessible in China after briefly working in recent weeks. The development follows reports on social media
Elizabeth Holmes Pursues Long-Shot Appeal in Fraud Conviction
Elizabeth Holmes, the infamous former CEO of Theranos, is making a determined bid to overturn her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors. Holmes’ legal team is set to argue her
Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India’s satellite internet
The battle for dominance in India's satellite broadband market has intensified as two of the world's wealthiest men, Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani, prepare to face off. The competition between
Brazil Blocks Access to X Amidst Escalating Tensions Between Elon Musk and Supreme Court
Access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, was blocked across Brazil on Saturday following a court-ordered suspension that marks the latest development in an intensifying dispute
Junk Fees: US Names and Shames Airlines Over Family Seating
US airlines are being called out for their family seating fees as calls grow from the Biden administration to cut back on so-called junk fees. As reported on BBC, the
Baidu’s $3.6 Billion Joyy Deal Collapses, Dealing a Setback to Live Streaming Expansion Plans
Chinese tech giant Baidu faces a setback in its ambitions to expand its live streaming business in China and diversify revenue streams as it calls off a planned $3.6 billion
The Stock Market is Dominated by Just a Handful of Companies and the Biden Administration is Worried
The dominance of Big Tech companies in the stock market has raised concerns about potential monopolistic behaviour, with just seven stocks - Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG), Amazon (AMZN),
New Rule Requiring Companies to Disclose How Much They Pollute is Coming in 2024
As 2024 approaches, a significant development looms for public companies as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gears up to decide on a rule requiring them to disclose their greenhouse
Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Applications
Google has quietly removed a key restriction from its AI principles, signalling a shift in its stance on the use of artificial intelligence for potentially harmful applications, including military weaponry.
Daily Mail Publisher Strikes £500m Deal to Acquire Daily Telegraph
The publisher of the Daily Mail has reached an agreement to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m, marking a major shift in the UK media landscape. Daily Mail
Trump-Branded Smartphone Faces Scrutiny Over Manufacturing Claims and Ethics Concerns
The Trump Organization’s latest business venture - a $499 gold-coloured smartphone branded with Donald Trump’s name - has drawn criticism from tech experts and ethics watchdogs, particularly over its claim
Apple to Unveil First Generative AI iPhone at September 9 Event
Apple has officially announced the date for its next major event, where the highly anticipated iPhone 16 is expected to make its debut. The event, tagged with the theme “It’s
Tony Elumelu’s Top 7 Rules For Success
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the chairman of Heirs Holdings, the United Bank for Africa, Transcorp and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation. The