Conor McGregor Dropped by Proper No. Twelve Whiskey Brand Following Legal Case
Irish whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve has ended its association with mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, following his liability ruling in a sexual assault case. Proximo Spirits, the owner and
Apple Issues Apology Over Controversial iPad Pro Ad Celebrating Creativity Amid Backlash
Apple has issued an apology, acknowledging that it "missed the mark" with its recent iPad Pro advertisement, following widespread criticism from internet users. The ad, shared on social media by
Beauty Giant Avon Faces Criticism Over Business Continuation in Russia
Avon, the renowned beauty company, is facing scrutiny for maintaining business operations in Russia despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The BBC investigation has revealed that Avon is actively recruiting
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Expresses Optimism About the Future of Artificial Intelligence
During the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared his positive outlook on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in a conversation with Klaus Schwab, chairperson of
US Returns Over 40 ‘Stolen’ Antiquities to Italy
In a symbolic step toward combating the illicit trade of stolen art, New York authorities returned a collection of 42 valuable antiquities, valued at nearly $3.5 million, to Italy on
Nigerian Breweries Surpasses ₦1 Trillion in Revenue Amid Rising Costs and Economic Pressures
Nigerian Breweries Plc has made history by recording ₦1.1 trillion in revenue for the 2024 financial year, marking the highest-ever earnings in the company’s nearly eight-decade existence. The milestone was
Airlines Alert Pilots to Smoke Risk in Boeing 737 Max After Bird Strikes
Pilots at major airlines have been cautioned that bird strikes on Boeing 737 Max engines could result in smoke infiltrating the passenger cabin. This warning was issued by both Southwest
Amazon Reportedly Set to Cut Up to 30,000 Corporate Jobs Amid AI Efficiency Push
Amazon is reportedly preparing to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees, marking one of the largest workforce reductions in its history. The cuts, expected to begin as early
John Lewis Losses Soar to £88m Amid Rising Costs and Weak Consumer Confidence
The John Lewis Partnership has reported a sharp rise in half-year losses, nearly tripling to £88 million as the company battles soaring costs and sluggish consumer spending. The employee-owned group,
OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Successor GPT-4
OpenAI has released GPT-4, the latest version of its hugely popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. The new model can respond to images - providing recipe suggestions from photos of ingredients,
Google Update Makes it Easier For US Users to Remove Some Unwanted Search Results
In a recent move to bolster user privacy, Google announced this week the rollout of new privacy updates that allow US users to exercise greater control over the search results
Canada Raises Proof of Funds for International Students, Nigerians Affected
In a recent development, the Canadian government has decided to increase the proof of funds required for international students, including Nigerians, seeking study permits. The adjustment will see the proof
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
Kia Announces Recall of 463,000 Telluride SUVs Due to Fire Hazard in Front Seats
June 7, 2024 - Kia Motors Corporation has issued a warning to owners of approximately 463,000 Telluride SUVs in the United States, urging them to refrain from parking their vehicles
Sam Bankman-Fried Transferred to New Prison Facility
Former cryptocurrency magnate Sam Bankman-Fried is being transferred from the Brooklyn jail where he has been held for the past nine months, according to a spokesperson for Bankman-Fried. The exact
Average US Gasoline Price Jumps 33 Cents to $4.71 Per Gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the
Twitter Tests ‘Notes’ Feature With 2,500 Word Limit
Social media giant, Twitter has commenced the testing of a new feature called 'Notes,' which will allow users to share 'notes' as long as 2,500 words. Twitter posts are currently
DeepSeek’s Shock Debut Shook Silicon Valley – But Has It Changed AI?
When Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released its chatbot, DeepSeek-R1, in late January, few in the United States had heard of it. Within 48 hours, it was the most downloaded free
US Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors
A US court has ruled that "gig" economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors in the state of California. As reported on BBC,
Spider-Man 2’s Controversial Miles Suit Was Not Designed By Adidas
The divisive Evolved Suit worn by Miles Morales in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has been a focal point of discussion among fans, but recent revelations have clarified that the controversial design
