Mars Removes Controversial Colour Additive from US Skittles
Mars Inc. has officially discontinued the use of titanium dioxide - a colour additive banned in the European Union in 2022 - in its Skittles candies sold in the United
GM Halts Chevy Blazer EV Sales Due to Software Glitches
General Motors (GM) has temporarily suspended sales of its recently launched Chevy Blazer EV due to reported software-related issues encountered by some customers. Scott Bell, Vice President of Global Chevrolet,
Pizza Hut Tests Underground Deliveries Ahead of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie Release
Pizza Hut announced that it served its signature dish to select customers in the New York City subways as a promotion for the upcoming film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant
Toyota Q1 Profit Tumbles as Supply Constraints, Costs Bite
Toyota Motor Corp's profit slumped a worse-than-expected 42% in its first quarter as the Japanese automaker was squeezed between supply constraints and rising costs. As reported by Reuters, operating profit
Nestlé Ousts CEO Laurent Freixe Over Undisclosed Workplace Romantic Relationship
Nestlé has dismissed its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, after he failed to disclose a romantic relationship with a direct subordinate, the Swiss food and beverage giant confirmed on Monday. The
CBN to Retire 1,000 Employees, Allocates ₦50 Billion for Exit Package
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is reportedly planning to retire approximately 1,000 staff members by December 31, 2024, as part of a strategic workforce realignment. The initiative, which includes
Chelsea Post Record £262m Loss Despite Strong Revenue And On-Pitch Success
Chelsea FC have reported the largest pre-tax loss in Premier League history, posting a £262 million deficit for the 2024–25 financial year. The figure surpasses the previous record loss of
Rolling Stone Owner Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Decline in Web Traffic
Penske Media, the parent company of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, has filed a landmark lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of using its journalism without permission through AI-generated
Jack Dorsey’s Block to Cut Nearly Half of Workforce in AI Shift
Jack Dorsey has announced sweeping job cuts at his financial technology company Block, saying advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping how businesses are built and run. In a letter to
Dick’s Sporting Goods is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced plans to acquire longtime rival Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion agreement, marking a major move in the evolving retail landscape as apparel companies seek
Nigerian Government Responds to Meta’s Shutdown Threat, Insists on Legal Compliance
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded firmly to Meta’s recent threat to shut down its services in the country, asserting that the company must comply with national laws and
Ubisoft Reportedly Plans 380 Job Cuts and Studio Closures Across Multiple Countries
French video game publisher Ubisoft is reportedly preparing another round of restructuring that could result in approximately 380 job losses and the closure of two development studios in Canada and
Stellantis Recalls 375,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Risk, Advises Owners to Park Outside
Automaker Stellantis is recalling approximately 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide due to a battery defect linked to vehicle fires. The company is urging affected owners to park their vehicles
Google Employee Accused of Stealing AI Trade Secrets, Faces Federal Charges
A Google employee, Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, has been charged with four counts of theft of trade secrets for allegedly stealing artificial intelligence (AI) technology from the
Xbox ‘Game Pass Flex’ Announcement Raises Eyebrows Over Ad-Supported Gaming Tier
Xbox has unveiled a new subscription tier, Game Pass Flex, a free offering that replaces traditional loading screens in games with full-screen advertisements. The proposed service is positioned as a
Wipro Invests $1 Billion to Train Entire Staff in Artificial Intelligence
Wipro, one of India's leading software services providers, has unveiled its ambitious plan to equip its entire workforce with artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The company announced on Wednesday that it
Businesses Race to Stay Visible as AI Reshapes Online Search
For many companies, a website is more than just an online presence - it is the front door to their business. So when HubSpot lost around 140 million website visits
Brazilian Judge Orders Mining Giants to Pay $9.7 Billion for Dam Disaster
A federal judge in Brazil has issued a landmark ruling, instructing mining giants BHP, Vale, and their Samarco joint venture to pay 47.6 billion reais ($9.67 billion) in damages for
Versace Unveils Luxury Boutique on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue
Internationally renowned luxury brand Versace has officially opened its new boutique on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. The 2,800-square-foot space at 243 Worth Ave. debuted last month, marking Versace's seventh
Akida Hills to Develop Landmark Leisure and Tourism Destination at Abuja’s Jabi Lake Waterfront
Akida Hills has unveiled plans to transform part of Abuja's Jabi Lake waterfront into a major leisure and tourism destination, with the first phase of the project expected to open
