Empty Tables, Rising Costs: How France’s Classic Bistros Are Quietly Fading Away
Just before lunchtime in Angers, western France, restaurateur Mickael Moureaud scans the dining room of L’Ange Vin with a familiar knot in his stomach. By now, the tables should be
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Attempting to Undermine Company for Personal Gain
OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging the tech billionaire has deliberately attempted to sabotage the company in order to gain control over its advanced artificial intelligence technology.
Flutterwave Announces Five-Year Strategic Technology Agreement With Microsoft
Leading African payments technology company, Flutterwave has announced it is working with Microsoft to build its next generation platform on Microsoft Azure, powering payments infrastructure across the African continent and
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Surges to 23 Million Monthly Users
Netflix's ad-supported tier has witnessed a substantial growth, reaching over 23 million monthly active users, according to Amy Reinhard, the streaming service's President of Advertising. This marks an increase of
Canal+ Completes $3 Billion Acquisition of MultiChoice, Secures Control of DStv and GOtv
French media heavyweight Canal+ has sealed a landmark $3 billion (approximately R55 billion) deal to acquire full ownership of MultiChoice Group, gaining complete control of major African pay-TV platforms DStv
Nike Suspends Online Sales in Türkiye Amid New Customs Regulations
Nike, the globally recognized sportswear brand, has announced the suspension of its online sales in Türkiye due to recent changes in the country’s customs regulations. The decision was confirmed in
Singapore Seizes $42.5 Million Mansion in Nvidia Chip Smuggling Investigation
Authorities in Singapore have seized a luxury mansion valued at 55 million Singapore dollars (about $42.5 million) as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged smuggling of advanced Nvidia
Elon Musk has agreed to pay $44 billion to purchase Twitter
The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk. Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said
Social Media Giants Accused of Building ‘Addictive’ Platforms as US Trial Begins
A high-profile trial examining the impact of social media on young people’s mental health has opened in California, with lawyers accusing the owners of Instagram and YouTube of deliberately designing
Ferrari’s Bold EV Gamble Sparks Praise, Backlash, and a Battle for the Future
Ferrari has never been a company that shies away from taking risks. Over the decades, the iconic Italian marque has built its reputation on engineering excellence, speed, exclusivity, and a
Walmart Ventures Beyond Retail, Acquires Vizio in $2.3 Billion Deal
Walmart, the retail giant known for its expansive presence in the grocery and retail sectors, is making a bold move into the media and advertising landscape with its recent acquisition
Nigerian Billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi ‘Close’ to Taking Over Sheffield United
A takeover of English Championship club Sheffield United by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is at an advanced stage. As reported on BBC, the Championship promotion contenders' owner Prince Abdullah has
Starbucks Sales Decline as Customers Push Back Against High Prices
Starbucks is facing a drop in sales as customers appear to be resisting the high costs of its popular iced coffees and lemonades. The coffee giant reported a 3% decrease
Paolo Porta Named CEO of British Luxury Brand Smythson
Paolo Porta, an experienced fashion and luxury executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of British luxury leather goods and stationery brand, Smythson, with immediate effect. Prior to his
CrowdStrike Faces $60 Million Compensation After Global Outage, But Client Claims Could Be Higher
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has announced it will offer approximately $60 million in credits to customers affected by a massive computer outage last month. The company’s move comes in the wake
Meta’s User Numbers Bounce Back After Controversial Changes, But TikTok’s Fate Could Impact Future Growth
Meta, under Mark Zuckerberg's leadership, has experienced a series of controversial changes recently, including the removal of fact-checkers, a shift towards free speech, and the elimination of diversity and inclusion
B&M to Close Multiple Stores Next Month — Is Your Local Shop Affected?
B&M is closing stores up and down the country and relocating others as it joins the growing trend of high street closures. The discount store is closing its Bishop Auckland
TikTok’s Parent Company Nearing Deal to Secure U.S. Operations, Board Member Reveals
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly making significant progress in negotiations to prevent the popular app from being banned in the United States. Bill Ford, CEO of General
McDonald’s Unveils Grandma-Inspired McFlurry for Limited Time
McDonald's has announced a new addition to its McFlurry lineup, drawing inspiration from a nostalgic source: grandmothers. Starting May 21, the fast-food giant will introduce the "Grandma McFlurry," a sweet
BYD Breaks Sales Record, Rivals Tesla for Global EV Leadership
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has set a new sales record, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla for the title of the world's leading EV maker. In
