Legoland and Alton Towers Owner to Charge More at Peak Times
Merlin Entertainments, the owner of renowned theme parks like Alton Towers and Legoland, announces plans to introduce dynamic pricing, allowing ticket costs to fluctuate based on weather conditions and demand.
Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Restructure and Continue Operations
Hooters, the restaurant chain known for its iconic orange uniforms and all-female wait staff, has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced Monday. Despite the filing, the decades-old brand assured that
Apple and Goldman Sachs Fined $89 Million Over Apple Card Failures
Apple and Goldman Sachs have been ordered to pay a combined $89 million in penalties by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) due to mishandling issues related to the
Samsung Launches New Galaxy S23 Smartphone Lineup With Improved Camera, Gaming Capabilities
Samsung has launched its latest lineup of flagship Galaxy smartphones, touting a better camera and enhanced gaming features as the South Korean tech giant tries to tempt people to upgrade
Strong iPhone 17 Sales Help Calm Investor Fears Over Apple’s AI Lag
Apple has delivered a strong earnings performance that is easing concerns on Wall Street about the company’s perceived struggles in artificial intelligence, with robust sales of the iPhone 17 taking
Snapchat to Let Parents Decide Whether Their Teens Can Use the App’s AI Chatbot
Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing parents to decide whether their teenagers can engage with the app's "My AI" chatbot, addressing concerns about the tool's safety for young users.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Finally Pulls Plug on ‘Verified’ Blue Ticks
Twitter has finally removed its “legacy” blue checks. The verification tick marks were originally established as a way for Twitter to ensure that accounts belonged to the people they claimed
Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Gamble on X Might Finally Pay Off
When Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022, many believed he had overpaid. The sweeping changes he implemented - mass layoffs, relaxed content moderation policies, and a
Billionaire Joe Lewis Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading Charges in US Court
In a significant legal development, UK billionaire Joe Lewis, the owner of Tottenham Hotspur football club, has pleaded guilty to charges of insider trading in a United States court. The
McDonald’s is Testing a New Strawless Lid
Just like the McRib, straws might be a thing of the past at McDonald’s. The chain has begun testing strawless lids in some US cities as part of a multi-year
Banning TikTok in the US ‘Should be Looked at,’ Says Schumer
A proposal to ban TikTok in the United States “should be looked at,” according to US Senator Chuck Schumer. “We do know there’s Chinese ownership of the company that owns
Owners of 143,000 Lincoln SUVs Warned to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Ford, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is issuing a warning to owners of approximately 143,000 Lincoln MKC compact SUVs. These owners are advised to park their
China’s Luckin Coffee Enters U.S. Market, Opens First Stores in New York City
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain and a formidable rival to Starbucks, has officially made its U.S. debut with the opening of two locations in New York City. The move
French Billionaire Gains $17 Billion Amid China’s Economic Stimulus Boost
Bernard Arnault, chairman of French luxury conglomerate LVMH, saw his wealth surge by $17 billion in a single day, thanks to China's latest economic stimulus measures aimed at reviving growth.
Tesla Sales Decline Amid Intensifying EV Market Competition
Tesla has reported a decline in sales for the second consecutive quarter, marking the first time in its history that sales have decreased year-over-year for two quarters in a row.
Anglo American Declines £31.1 Billion Takeover Offer from BHP
Anglo American has turned down a £31.1 billion takeover bid from rival miner BHP, dismissing it as "highly unattractive" and "opportunistic." BHP confirmed the proposal on Thursday, aiming to create
Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business
When Kim Min-seok approved the release of a short children’s video in June 2016, he had no idea it would reshape his company’s future. That 90-second clip - the now-iconic
Claire’s UK and Ireland Operations Enter Administration, 2,150 Jobs in Jeopardy
Fashion accessories retailer Claire’s has entered administration in the UK and Ireland, placing more than 2,150 jobs at risk amid mounting financial pressures and intensifying competition from online and fast-fashion
Iconic Indiana Jones Fedora Sells for $630,000 at Auction
The iconic fedora worn by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom has been sold for an impressive $630,000 (£487,000) at a Los Angeles auction. The brown
Netflix Cuts Prices in Some Countries to Boost Subscriptions
Netflix has cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries as the streaming giant looks to maintain subscriber growth amid stiff competition and strained consumer spending. As reported on
