McDonald’s Reportedly Tells U.S. Staff to Work From Home Over the Next 3 Days So it Can Deliver Layoff Messages Remotely
McDonald’s is closing its U.S. offices and telling U.S. and some international staff to work remotely between Monday and Wednesday as the fast food giant prepares for layoffs. As reported
Murdoch Family Succession Battle Ends With Lachlan Securing Control of Media Empire
The long-running power struggle over Rupert Murdoch’s vast media empire has come to an end, with his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch, set to take full control of the family’s conservative-leaning
Pepsi Hurt Small Businesses by Giving Big-Box Retailer Financial Advantages, the FTC Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing the beverage and snack giant of engaging in illegal price discrimination by providing a significant financial advantage to
Affordable Study Options in Canada With Deposits as Low as $1,000: Apply to Colleges for Work and PR Opportunities
If you dream of studying in Canada but are concerned about the cost of universities, there is good news for you. Canadian colleges offer affordable options and opportunities for work
Infinix Launches ZERO Flip: Its First-Ever Foldable Smartphone with 4K Capabilities
Infinix has unveiled its first flippable smartphone, the ZERO Flip, marking the tech brand's entry into the foldable device market. Known for its appeal to younger consumers, Infinix has designed
Starbucks Agrees to Pay $35m to New York City Workers in Landmark Labour Settlement
Starbucks has agreed to pay more than $35 million to thousands of its New York City workers following a major settlement over claims that the company repeatedly violated local labour
SpaceX Faces Accusations of Wrongful Termination Over Criticisms of Elon Musk
SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer led by multi-billionaire Elon Musk, is under scrutiny as it faces allegations of unlawfully firing eight employees who openly criticized Musk's leadership. According to a complaint
Disney and DirecTV Reach Agreement to Restore ABC, ESPN, and Other Networks
Disney and DirecTV have resolved their brief but contentious distribution dispute, restoring access to Disney-owned channels such as ABC, ESPN, and FX for DirecTV’s more than 11 million subscribers. The
AI-Generated YouTube Videos Leading Unsuspecting Users To Info-Stealing Malware
AI-generated videos on YouTube are spreading malware. According to a research team at CloudSEK, there has been a 200-300% month-on-month increase in YouTube videos that contain links to stealer malware,
Hackers Allegedly Steal N2.9bn From Flutterwave
Reports have it that ₦2,949,557,867 has been illegally transferred from the accounts of African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave. As reported on PUNCH, the tech giant’s counsel, Albert Onimole, reported the case
Modelo Tops Bud Light in Sales For the Second Month in a Row
Modelo Especial, a Mexican-made beer, has reclaimed the title of the top-selling beer in the United States for the second consecutive month, surpassing Bud Light. According to data from NIQ
Microsoft Employee Raises Alarm Over AI Tool’s Creation of Offensive Images
A Microsoft employee has voiced concerns over the potential harm caused by the company's artificial intelligence systems, particularly in generating offensive images, prompting a letter to the US Federal Trade
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Plans for 2025 Launch of Mythos Series
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its intention to introduce the highly anticipated Mythos series, set to debut in 2025. While details have been scarce since the initial announcement in 2022, the luxury
Why Stock Investors Are Suddenly So Scared
While 2023 has seen sizable profits for many investors, recent weeks have witnessed a series of market losses triggered by escalating apprehensions of economic contagion from China's slowdown, coupled with
Persistent Building Collapses in Lagos: A Reflection of Systemic Failures and Negligence
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling megacity, continues to grapple with a disturbing trend of frequent building collapses, with an average of one incident occurring every two weeks this year. While the economic
Spotify Hits Record $10 Billion Payout to Music Industry in 2024
Spotify has achieved a milestone by paying a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, marking the highest annual payout from a single retailer. This represents a significant
Auto Magnate, Lanre Shittu, is Dead
A popular auto dealer and Chairman of Lanre Shittu Group, Alhaji Rasaq Olanrewaju Shittu, is dead. Alhaji Shittu’s death was confirmed by his son, and Executive Director of the Group,
Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ to Implement Stricter Password Sharing Policies, Following Netflix’s Lead
In a move mirroring its streaming competitor Netflix, Disney has announced that it will crack down on password sharing across its streaming services, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Subscribers received
Elon Musk Relaxes Blue Check Policy on X, Facing Resistance from Users
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk's social media platform X has reverted to offering free blue checks to prominent users, marking a notable departure from its earlier paid
Apple May Soon Show off its Biggest and Riskiest New Hardware Product in Years
Apple is poised to unveil its latest hardware product at its upcoming developer event, and it could be the company's most ambitious venture in years. The highly-anticipated release is rumored
