Bayer Proposes $7.25bn Roundup Settlement
Bayer has offered to pay $7.25bn (£5.35bn) to settle thousands of lawsuits in the United States alleging that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, as the company seeks to bring long-running
Uber Files Lawsuit Against DoorDash Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
The rivalry in the food delivery industry has escalated as Uber has taken legal action against DoorDash, accusing its competitor of engaging in anti-competitive practices that allegedly limit restaurant choices
Why OpenAI Should Fear a Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit
Scarlett Johansson may be on the verge of suing OpenAI over the creation of a voice assistant eerily similar to her character in the 2013 film "Her." Johansson claims OpenAI
Estée Lauder in Merger Talks With Puig to Form $40bn Beauty Giant
Estée Lauder Companies is in discussions over a potential merger with Spanish fragrance and fashion group Puig, in a move that could reshape the global beauty industry. If completed, the
Just Don’t Do It: Stop Pitching Nike Ads to Charities
A concerning trend has emerged within the charity sector, as agencies continue to pitch "Nike-style" advertisements to non-profit organizations, leaving charity heads frustrated and campaigns ineffective. Rob Trono of Blue
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
Warner Bros. Discovery Reports $1.5 Billion from ‘Barbie’ Despite Quarter Loss
Warner Bros. Discovery revealed a record-breaking $1.5 billion in revenue generated by the blockbuster movie "Barbie." Despite this success, the company faced a substantial loss of $417 million for the
National Geographic Magazine Has Laid Off the Last of its Staff Writers
Multiple departing staffers confirmed this week that National Geographic, the renowned magazine that has documented the wonders of the natural world for over a century, laid off its remaining staff
Davido Invites Kanye West to Puma Amidst Adidas Dispute
Kanye West's feud with Adidas escalates as he accuses the brand of producing counterfeit Yeezys, prompting fellow artist Davido to extend an invitation to join Puma. West took to Instagram
Company Braces For GTA 6 Launch By Warning Of Potential Productivity Slowdown
The anticipation surrounding the release of Grand Theft Auto VI appears to be extending beyond the gaming community and into the workplace, with one company publicly acknowledging that the highly
Snap Cuts 1,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Workforce Strategy
Snap Inc. has announced a major round of layoffs, cutting about 1,000 jobs - roughly 16% of its workforce - as it leans more heavily on artificial intelligence to streamline
The Largest Bank in Mauritius is Expanding to Nigeria
Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has disclosed plans to expand its operations to Africa's largest economy, Nigeria.This was revealed by MCB's Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking, Thierry Hebraud during the
Starbucks to Cut 30% of Menu to Speed Up Service and Improve Experience
Starbucks is planning a major menu overhaul, reducing its beverage and food options by about 30% in the coming months as part of a strategy to streamline operations, shorten wait
Motorola Unveils AI-Powered Razr Phones, Integrates Tech from Google, Microsoft, Meta & Perplexity
Motorola is ushering in a new era for its iconic Razr flip phone lineup with a suite of AI-powered features from a range of tech partners, including Google, Meta, Microsoft,
How Slovakia Quietly Became One Of The World’s Car Manufacturing Powerhouses
At the foot of snow-covered mountains in northern Slovakia, a lift gently lowers freshly welded car bodies onto a moving assembly line. Robots - hundreds of them - have already
Xbox and Windows Slip in Microsoft’s $51.9 billion Quarter
Microsoft has posted the fourth quarter of its 2022 financial results, reporting revenue of $51.9 billion and a net income of $16.7 billion, as reported by The Verge. Revenue is
Historic Diamond Discovery in Botswana: World’s Second-Largest Unearthed
A monumental discovery has been made in Botswana, where a rough 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever found, was unearthed at the Karowe mine, owned by the Canadian company Lucara Diamond.
DHL Resumes High-Value Global Deliveries to U.S. After Temporary Suspension
DHL has announced the immediate resumption of international business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments valued over $800 to the United States, following a brief suspension triggered by changing U.S. customs regulations. Earlier in
Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee Cleared of Fraud and Stock Manipulation Charges
A Seoul appeals court has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee of accounting fraud and stock manipulation charges related to a 2015 merger, marking a significant legal victory for
Elon Musk Attempts to Reconcile with Advertisers After Controversial Remarks
Elon Musk, who previously made headlines by telling advertisers to “go f**k yourself,” is now attempting to mend fences with the very community he once alienated. On Wednesday, Musk attended
