University Student Faces Long Prison Term Over Alleged Tesla Arson Attack
A 19-year-old University of Massachusetts student, Owen McIntire, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 17. Authorities say the attack
Uber One Adjusts Benefits: $5 Uber Cash Removal on Late Deliveries Starting February 5th
In a recent policy update, Uber has announced changes to its Uber One subscription, specifically regarding the $5 Uber Cash credit previously offered for late delivery arrivals. Effective February 5th,
Kemi Badenoch Plans Stricter Rules for Immigrants Seeking British Citizenship
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has announced plans to make it more difficult for immigrants to acquire British citizenship, proposing stricter eligibility requirements. In one of her first major policy
Elon Musk Announces a New AI Company
Elon Musk has announced the establishment of a new company, xAI, focusing on artificial intelligence, in his ongoing efforts to create a competitor to ChatGPT. The newly unveiled xAI company
Air Jordan 6 ‘Reverse Infrared’ Set for February 14th Release
Jordan Brand is gearing up to kick off the 25th anniversary celebration of the Air Jordan 6 with a bold new twist on a classic design. The Air Jordan 6
IBM Retreats from China Amid Rising U.S.-China Geopolitical Tensions
IBM has become the latest Western company to scale back operations in China, with reports indicating that the tech giant is cutting over 1,000 jobs in the country. This move
Nike And Swarovski Team Up For Crystal-Embellished Vomero Plus Release
Nike is adding sparkle to performance footwear with its latest collaboration with Swarovski - a women’s running collection that fuses sport and luxury through crystal detailing. Following the reveal of
Activision Blizzard Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit with California for $54 Million
In a landmark resolution, video game giant Activision Blizzard and the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) have reached a settlement in a gender discrimination lawsuit, amounting to approximately $54 million.
Nike Unveils Next Generation Air Max Dn Featuring Dynamic Air Technology
Global sportswear giant Nike is set to embark on its next Air Max era with the introduction of the Air Max Dn, a cutting-edge sneaker that not only champions an
WeTransfer Clarifies AI Policy After Customer Backlash Over Terms of Service Update
WeTransfer has publicly confirmed that it does not use files uploaded to its platform to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, following a wave of backlash from users who raised concerns
Elon Musk Admits Paying Twitter Blue Tick Fees For Celebrities Who Boycotted Controversial Levy
Elon Musk has said he’s “personally” paying for Twitter Blue subscriptions for a few celebrities who declined to subscribe themselves. The Twitter chief confirmed that he is paying for the
DoorDash Introduces Buy Now, Pay Later for Fast Food in Partnership With Klarna
DoorDash users will soon have the option to Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for their meals, following a new partnership between the food delivery giant and Klarna, a financial service
Clive Christian Unveils Rare Absolute Collection in Lagos
The luxury perfume brand Clive Christian has launched its exclusive Absolute Collection in Lagos, marking a significant collaboration with Seinde Signature, one of Nigeria’s leading niche perfume stores. The unveiling
Human-Sized Labubu Doll Sells for Over $150,000 in Record-Breaking Auction
A rare, human-sized Labubu doll has sold for an astonishing 1.08 million yuan (approximately $150,000) at an auction in Beijing, setting a new global record for the collectible toy line.
French Regulator Imposes €32 Million Fine on Amazon for Intrusive Worker Surveillance
A French regulator, the CNIL (French Data Protection Authority), has fined Amazon's French warehouse operator, Amazon France Logistique, €32 million ($35 million) for implementing an "excessively intrusive" surveillance system to
Waje and Daughter Emerald Share Insights on Financial Independence and Empowerment
Nigerian singer Waje, renowned for her powerful vocals and hit songs, recently shared her journey toward financial security and independence during an interview with Channels News. Alongside her daughter, Emerald,
Netflix Faces Critical Questions in 2024 Amid Dominance in Streaming Landscape
As Netflix continues to assert its dominance in the streaming industry, investors are closely watching the company's performance in 2024. The streaming giant, often hailed as the winner of the
Peacock is Getting its First-Ever Price Hike
Peacock, the popular streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, has announced its first-ever price hike, affecting both its premium and premium plus subscription tiers. New users will now have to pay
Spotify Shifts Focus to AI, Slashing Staff in Bid for Podcasting and Audiobook Domination
In a strategic move to boost margins in its podcasting and audiobook divisions, Spotify has announced a major shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a series of layoffs. The
Stripe accidentally sends image of cartoon duck to laid-off employees
Global payment processing giant Stripe recently laid off 300 employees, or approximately 3.5% of its workforce, but the announcement was overshadowed by an unusual error. In termination emails sent to
