Riots in France Have Already Cost Businesses More Than $1 Billion
"Just weeks after hugely disruptive protests and strikes over pension reforms in France finally died down, businesses in the country are grappling with the fallout from a week of rioting,"
World’s Richest Man Elon Musk Leaves Jeff Bezos in the Dust by $237 Billion
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, capped an extraordinary 2024 with a jaw-dropping surge in his wealth, widening the gap between himself and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to a staggering
Trump’s TikTok Lifeline Sparks Celebration in the U.S., Criticism in China
Millions of TikTok users across the United States celebrated a temporary reprieve after former President Donald Trump delayed the enforcement of a controversial legal ban on the popular social media
Disney: Bob Iger Begins Major Shake-Up After Returning to Firm
Less than 24 hours after his shock return as Disney's chief executive, Bob Iger says he is planning a major shake-up of the business. As reported by the BBC, one
OpenAI’s Head of Trust and Safety is Stepping Down
OpenAI's Head of Trust and Safety, Dave Willner, has announced his plans to step down from his position, as he revealed in a LinkedIn post. Willner has been leading the
YouTube Creators No Longer Need a Big Following to Start Earning
YouTube has announced that it is relaxing the rules for its partner program, allowing new creators to start earning money from their video-making careers at an earlier stage. Despite this
Meta to Restrict AI Chatbot Interactions with Teens on Suicide and Self-Harm
Meta has announced new restrictions on its artificial intelligence chatbots, preventing them from engaging teenagers in conversations about suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders. Instead, the company said the chatbots will
Diesel Price Soars to N950/litre, Triggering Concerns of Shutdowns and Job Losses
Oil marketers have raised an alarm over the skyrocketing cost of diesel in Nigeria, revealing that a combination of foreign exchange challenges and the recent implementation of a 7.5% Value
US Government Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing them of unlawfully collecting personal data from children and failing to adhere to privacy
Airline Resurgence: Unexpected Hotspots Drive Asia’s Aviation Boom
In a remarkable turn of events, India's Tata Group's acquisition of the country's long-struggling national carrier, Air India, is proving to be a pivotal moment in the aviation industry, igniting
Why Apple May be Working on a ‘Hey Siri’ Change
Apple reportedly wants to put an end to "Hey." The company is said to be training its voice assistant Siri to pick up on commands without needing the first half
GameStop to Close More Stores, Invest in Bitcoin Amid Struggles
GameStop has announced plans to shut down a "significant number" of additional stores in the coming months while shifting some of its financial focus toward cryptocurrency investments. In a regulatory
TikTok and Universal Music Group Reach Settlement in Royalties Dispute
TikTok and Universal Music Group have reached a settlement in their royalties dispute, paving the way for the restoration of millions of songs to the platform, including those from artists
Google Makes Preparation for the ‘Quantum Apocalypse’ With Chrome Update
In a proactive move to safeguard data against potential future threats, Google is taking steps to fortify its web security in the face of a predicted "quantum apocalypse." The anticipated
Uganda Discovers Gold Deposits Worth 12 Trillion USD
Uganda has discovered 31 million metric tons of gold waiting to be mined in the country after several surveys were conducted. According to a spokesperson from the Ministry of Energy
AI Chip Boom Sends Nvidia’s Stock Surging After Whopper of a Quarter
The AI boom is here, and Nvidia is reaping all the benefits. Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) exploded 28% higher Thursday after reporting earnings and sales that surged well above Wall
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
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
Samsung Teams Up with TOILET PAPER to Launch Colorful Bespoke Refrigerator Designs
Technology companies often collaborate with various brands to offer interesting products to their users. Examples of this can be seen in the recent Harry Potter-themed Xiaomi products or Coca-Cola branded
Upset PLT Customers Banned Over Too Many Returns
PrettyLittleThing (PLT), a well-known fast-fashion brand, is facing significant backlash after deactivating customer accounts for frequent returns. This move, which came to light through emails sent to affected shoppers, has
