Rocket Homes Accused of Illegal Kickback Scheme by Consumer Watchdog
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has accused Rocket Homes, a subsidiary of Rocket Companies, and The Jason Mitchell Group real estate brokerages of engaging in an illegal kickback scheme
YouTube Reaches $24.5m Settlement in Trump Lawsuit Over Capitol Riot Ban
YouTube has agreed to pay former U.S. president Donald Trump $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit he filed after the platform suspended his account in the aftermath of the January
Discord Delays Age Checks After User Backlash
Discord has postponed plans to introduce mandatory age verification for all users following widespread criticism from its community. The platform’s co-founder and chief technology officer, Stanislav Vishnevskiy, said the global
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down After Nine Years
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had "decided to start a new chapter focused on my
Warner Bros Shareholders Back Paramount’s $111bn Takeover Deal
Shareholders of Warner Bros Discovery have approved a $111 billion takeover by Paramount, a major development that could reshape the global entertainment industry. The proposed deal would give Paramount control
Adidas Sued by Investors Over Kanye West Deal
Adidas is being sued by investors who claim the firm knew about Kanye West's problematic behaviour years before it ended their partnership. Investors allege Adidas failed to limit financial losses
Mercedes Just Sold the World’s Most Expensive Car For $142 Million
Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world's most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker's collection was
Tata Steel Fined £1.5m After Contractor’s Death at Port Talbot Plant
Tata Steel has been fined £1.5 million following the death of contractor Justin Day, who was crushed by a moving steel beam at the company’s Port Talbot site in 2019.
Google Maps Lists ‘Gulf of America’ Following U.S. Executive Order
Users of Google Maps in the United States are now seeing the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico listed as the Gulf of America. The change
An Author Says AI is ‘Writing’ Unauthorized Books Being Sold Under Her Name on Amazon
A startling revelation has come to light as author Jane Friedman has uncovered that books purportedly authored by her were being sold on Amazon, even though she had no involvement
Apple Keeps iPhone Prices Steady Despite $1.1 Billion Tariff Hit
Apple has managed to hold its iPhone prices steady despite facing steep tariffs on U.S. imports this year, avoiding a potential price hike that many industry watchers expected ahead of
Price Cuts on Family Summer Activities Take Effect as Temporary VAT Reduction Begins
Families are expected to benefit from lower costs on a range of summer activities from Thursday as a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) comes into effect for the
Hope Cyprian Wins Cussons Baby Moments Season 9
Baby Hope Cyprian has emerged winner of the ninth season of the Cussons Baby Moments competition, taking home the top prize of ₦5 million at the grand finale held recently.
Google Launches an AI Coding Bot for Android developers
Google has unveiled Studio Bot, an AI-powered coding tool designed to assist Android developers with generating code, fixing errors, and answering questions about Android. The bot will be built on
Dangote Named African Energy Person Of The Year 2026
African billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has been named the African Energy Person of the Year 2026 by the African Energy Chamber, in recognition of his growing influence on the
Tencent Loses Over $43 Billion in Market Value After China Proposes New Online Gaming Rules
In a surprising turn of events, Tencent, a leading player in the global online gaming market, experienced a substantial market value loss of approximately $43.5 billion on Friday following the
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 17e to Lift Sales
Apple has launched a cheaper version of its latest smartphone, the iPhone 17e, as the company looks to sustain strong iPhone sales amid investor concerns about its pace in artificial
Gwyneth Paltrow Expresses Disappointment Over Comparisons with Kourtney Kardashian’s Brand
Renowned actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed feeling "upset" over comparisons between her lifestyle brand, Goop, and Kourtney Kardashian's Poosh. Paltrow, who founded Goop in 2008, expressed dismay at the notion
adidas Unveils Sleek “White/Core Black/Gold Met” Colorway for Copa Icon
In a departure from the era dominated by the iconic Copa Mundial, adidas proudly showcases its diverse COPA lineup, now featuring the latest addition—the Copa Icon. Positioned as a lighter,
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Faces Backlash Over ‘Face Shapewear’ Launch
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has sparked controversy after releasing a £52 “face wrap” marketed as overnight shapewear to sculpt the jawline. The product, which sold out in under 24
