Former Facebook Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing $4 Million from Company
An ex-employee of Facebook, now Meta, has entered a guilty plea after being accused of stealing over $4 million from the social media giant. Barbara Furlow-Smiles, formerly the lead strategist
Kroger to Shut Down 60 Stores Amid Strategic Restructuring
Kroger has announced plans to close approximately 60 of its grocery stores - about 5% of its total locations - over the next 18 months as part of a broader
Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Inks Broadcast Deal With Fox
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has found a new TV partner for his G-Unit Film & Television company. As reported on The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper and producer has signed a
Meta Stock Surges 14% After Announcing First-Ever Dividend and Strong Quarterly Earnings
Tech giant Meta experienced a substantial stock surge of over 14% in after-hours trading on Thursday following its robust quarterly earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and marking a remarkable
Musk Wins Request To Include Whistleblower Claims In Twitter Suit But Judge Denies Delay
A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that American billionaire Elon Musk can include claims made by Twitter whistleblower, Peiter Zatko in his countersuit justifying his withdrawal from his $44 billion deal
Billionaire Joe Lewis Fined $5 Million for Insider Trading Scheme
Renowned British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust holds ownership of Tottenham Hotspur football club, has been fined $5 million (£4 million) after pleading guilty to insider trading. This marks
Meta Addresses Software Issue Affecting Quest Headsets
Meta has acknowledged a “software update issue” that has been causing some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets to become unresponsive, a problem that has persisted for weeks.
EbonyLife Place Launches The Afrobeat, World’s First Afrobeats-Themed Restaurant in Lagos
LIn a landmark fusion of music, culture, and cuisine, EbonyLife Place officially opens The Afrobeat today Thursday, May 29, 2025 - hailed as the world’s first restaurant dedicated to celebrating
Starbucks CEO Promises Menu Overhaul Amid Declining Sales
Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, has vowed to simplify the company’s “overly complex” menu in a bid to attract customers and boost falling sales. Niccol announced the coffee giant will
Australia, Vanuatu Seal $328m Pact to Boost Security and Economic Ties
Australia and Vanuatu have reached a landmark 10-year agreement worth A$500 million (US$328 million), aimed at deepening cooperation on security, climate resilience, and economic development. Announced on Wednesday after months
Tesla Faces Sales Slump, Lowest Deliveries Since 2022 Amid Production Woes
Tesla, the electric vehicle pioneer led by Elon Musk, has encountered a significant setback in its first-quarter deliveries, marking the lowest figure in over a year. Challenges including a factory
Google to Replace Assistant with AI-Powered Gemini
Google has announced plans to replace Google Assistant with Gemini, its advanced AI-powered digital assistant, signaling a significant shift in the company’s approach to virtual assistants. In a recent blog
US Pushes Europe to Ease Big Tech Rules in Exchange for Tariff Relief
The United States is urging the European Union to rethink its regulatory approach to major technology companies as negotiations continue over metal tariffs and broader trade terms between the two
Twitter’s Bird Statue Sells for $100,000 at Auction
An auction for hundreds of items at Twitter's San Francisco HQ has just ended. A statue of the platform's famous bird logo has claimed the most expensive item sold, coming
Jetstar Asia to Cease Operations in July, Over 500 Jobs Affected
Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia is set to shut down operations by the end of July, bringing an end to more than two decades of service across the region. The
The New York Times Signs AI Content Licensing Deal with Amazon
The New York Times has entered into a multi-year agreement with Amazon to license its newsroom content for artificial intelligence (AI) training, marking a major shift in the media giant’s
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
xAI Blames ‘Rogue Employee’ for Grok Chatbot’s Off-Topic ‘White Genocide’ Responses
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has attributed a recent controversy involving its chatbot, Grok, to the actions of a “rogue employee.” The chatbot, which is integrated into Musk’s social
Nigerian Government Secures N2.8 Billion Google Grant to Boost AI Talent Development
The Nigerian government has announced a significant partnership with Google, securing a N2.8 billion support grant to enhance Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent across the country. The grant was announced by
This Brilliant Pink Diamond Sold for About $60 Million
A stunning pink diamond has sold for nearly $60 million, more than twice the expected price. As reported by CNN, the massive rock sold for 453.2 million Hong Kong dollars,
