Meta Officially Launches Twitter Rival Threads
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched its latest app, Threads, in a direct challenge to Twitter's real-time conversation space. The app, which bears many similarities to Twitter in
Hertz is Selling 20,000 Electric Vehicles to Buy Gasoline Cars Instead
In a strategic move, Hertz, a company that had been significantly expanding its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, has decided to sell around 20,000 electric cars, constituting a third of its
World Bank Team Visits NEMA To Boost Disaster Preparedness in Nigeria
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has hosted a technical delegation from the World Bank Group as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and response systems in Nigeria.
Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs Amid Ongoing Strike and Production Delays
Boeing has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10%, resulting in approximately 17,000 job cuts, as the aerospace giant contends with mounting challenges across its business. The decision comes
YouTube Introduces Handles Like Other Social Media, Plans to Launch in November
YouTube, an American online video-sharing and social media platform will be introducing handles for members of its community by 14 November 2022. For a long time, most popular social media
Coca-Cola Revives ‘Share a Coke’ Campaign to Foster Real-World Connections
Coca-Cola has announced the return of its iconic Share a Coke campaign, aiming to bring people together in an era where digital interactions often replace face-to-face connections. The company revealed
Chevron Earnings Soar to a Record
Chevron reported a record full-year profit of $36.5 billion, buoyed by high oil prices. As reported on CNN, adjusted earnings for the year more than doubled from the $15.6 billion
Meet Apollo, a Robot Designed to Do Jobs Humans Don’t Want
The realm of science fiction is inching closer to reality as Apptronik, an Austin-based robotics startup, introduces Apollo, its latest humanoid robot. With a vision to revolutionize various industries, Apptronik
Tesla Price Cuts Boost Sales Despite Weak Economy
Tesla is gearing up for a challenging 2023, after cutting prices to spur demand. The electric car company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, reported record revenue and profits in the
FIFA Warns High Train Fares Could Disrupt World Cup Experience
FIFA has raised concerns over steep transportation costs for fans attending matches at the 2026 World Cup, warning that the pricing could negatively affect both turnout and the overall tournament
Canadian Probe Finds TikTok Failing to Adequately Protect Children’s Data
TikTok has been accused of failing to effectively prevent children under 13 from using its platform and of collecting sensitive personal data from young users, according to a new investigation
Stolen iPhones Disabled by Apple After Los Angeles Looting
Several major retailers, including Apple, T-Mobile, and Adidas, were hit by looters during protests against federal immigration enforcement in downtown Los Angeles last week. But for those who grabbed iPhones
UK Pushes Back Driverless Car Rollout to 2027 as Uber Says It’s Ready to Launch
Uber says it is ready to deploy driverless taxis on UK roads, but new government timelines suggest fully autonomous vehicles won’t be approved until late 2027. While previous government projections
Hong Kong Halts Postal Services to the U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
Hong Kong has announced the suspension of its postal services to and from the United States, in a sharp response to new tariff measures introduced by former U.S. President Donald
Mary J. Blige and Pepsi Unveil Third Annual Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit in NYC
New York City is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of music, empowerment, and community as Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist Mary J. Blige teams up with Pepsi to present
Hyundai Unveils $20 Billion Investment Plan for U.S. Expansion
Hyundai has announced a $20 billion investment in the United States, marking its largest-ever commitment to the country. The South Korean automaker made the announcement alongside President Donald Trump at
Instagram Introduces TikTok-Inspired Features Amid Rival’s Uncertainty
Instagram is unveiling a series of updates seemingly designed to draw in TikTok users as uncertainty looms over the future of the popular short-video app. The changes, announced by Instagram
Nigerians Groan As Cooking Gas Prices Surge Beyond Reach
For millions of Nigerians already battling rising living costs, the sudden increase in cooking gas prices has become yet another painful reminder of the country’s worsening economic realities. Across homes,
Ghost of Yotei: Legends To Receive No More Major Updates
Sucker Punch has confirmed that Ghost of Yotei: Legends will not receive any more major updates, disappointing fans who had hoped for additional content for the online multiplayer mode. Legends,
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun’s Compensation Surges to $32.8 Million Amid Company’s Struggles
Despite Boeing's ongoing challenges, CEO Dave Calhoun received a significant boost in compensation in 2023, totalling $32.8 million, marking a 45% increase from the previous year. This hefty sum includes
