Aflac Confirms Cyberattack Amid Wave of Hacks Targeting U.S. Insurance Industry
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental health insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed it was the target of a recent cyberattack that potentially exposed sensitive customer data, including
India’s Competition Regulator Greenlights $8.5 Billion Reliance-Disney Mega Merger
India's competition watchdog has given provisional approval to an $8.5 billion (£6.43 billion) merger between Disney and Reliance Industries, setting the stage for the creation of India's largest entertainment conglomerate.
Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI-Driven Data Centers for 2025
Microsoft is set to invest approximately $80 billion in the development of advanced data centres throughout fiscal 2025, aiming to bolster its infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) models and cloud-based
BlizzCon Canceled for 2024, Blizzard Promises Future Return Amid Industry Challenges
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the cancellation of BlizzCon for the year 2024, marking a hiatus for the annual gaming convention typically held in Anaheim, California. While the company did not
Marissa Mayer Figures Yahoo Could’ve Done Better Buying Netflix Instead of Tumblr
During her tenure as CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer admits that the company's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr in 2013 was not the best decision. Mayer revealed in an interview
Melvin Capital to Shut After Heavy Losses on Meme Stocks, Market Slump
Melvin Capital, once one of Wall Street's most successful hedge funds which then lost billions in the meme stock saga, will shut down after it was hit again by this
Kanye West Dropped by Balenciaga
Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially severed ties with Kanye West following a series of anti-Semitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper, according to a report from Women’s Wear
Texas Attorney General Sues General Motors Over Alleged Illegal Sale of Driver Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), accusing the automaker of unlawfully collecting and selling drivers' data without their consent. The lawsuit, filed on
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Seeks Second Participant for Brain Chip Trial
Elon Musk's Neuralink is inviting applications for a second human trial participant to test its brain chip, the billionaire announced on X Friday. This call comes five months after the
WeWork Announces 1-for-40 Reverse Stock Split to Avoid Getting Kicked Off the New York Stock Exchange
Facing a tumultuous period marked by plummeting stock value and a recent admission of "substantial doubts" about its ongoing viability, WeWork has launched a strategic bid to rescue its listing
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
The Story of Guinness and Football in Nigeria
For over a decade, Guinness has been a dedicated supporter of football in Nigeria, creating unforgettable experiences for fans and cementing its association with the sport. The leading premium beer
TikTok Banned From School-Owned Devices at all Florida State Universities
The State University System of Florida Board of Governors has banned the social media app TikTok, along with some other software, applications, and developers, from use on university-owned devices “due
Sony Hasn’t Been This Hot Since it Made the Walkman
It’s been decades since Sony was this close to the summit. The last time its market value soared so high, the world was spinning to the tunes of the Walkman,
One of the World’s Biggest Booze Makers is Ditching Wine Brands as the World Drinks Less
Pernod Ricard, one of the world's largest alcohol producers, is selling the majority of its wine brands as global wine consumption continues to decline. The French conglomerate, which owns renowned
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
Federal Judge Halts Launch of Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Sports Streaming Service in Legal Win for Fubo
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the launch of Venu Sports, a highly anticipated sports streaming venture backed by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. The decision, handed down on
Netflix Cuts 300 More Jobs After Subscriptions Fall
As it continues to battle against declining growth and increased competition, online streaming platform, Netflix has announced yet another round of job cuts following a decline in its subscriber base.
World’s Biggest Illegal Sports Streaming Site Taken Down in Global Crackdown
The world’s most visited illegal sports streaming platform, Streameast, has been shut down following a joint operation between Egyptian police and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an international
Report: 42% of CEOs Say AI Could Destroy Humanity in 5 to 10 Years
Many top business leaders are expressing serious concerns about the potential existential threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the near future. According to survey results exclusively shared with CNN
