Meta Begins Removing Under-16s From Instagram and Facebook Ahead of Australia’s New Social Media Ban
Meta has begun removing Australian users under the age of 16 from Instagram, Facebook and Threads, days before the country’s groundbreaking social media age ban takes effect. The tech company
UK Vinyl Sales Soar to Highest Level Since 1990 in Resilient Music Market Revival
In a testament to the enduring appeal of physical music, UK vinyl LP sales have reached their highest level since 1990, showcasing a remarkable revival of tangible music formats. The
Elon Musk Booed Off Stage at a Dave Chappelle Show
Elon Musk joined Dave Chappelle on stage Sunday in San Francisco, home of Twitter’s headquarters where the world’s richest person recently laid off many of its employees. It went about
Tesla Quietly Launches Robotaxi Pilot in Texas, Marking New Step in Driverless Ambitions
Tesla has officially kicked off its long-anticipated robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, marking a cautious but significant step into the self-driving ride-hailing space. The electric carmaker began offering limited paid
Stolen Superman Comic Once Owned by Nicolas Cage Sells for $15 Million
A rare copy of the 1938 comic that first introduced Superman has been sold for a staggering $15 million (£11.2 million) in a private transaction, setting a new benchmark in
MTN Nigeria Spends N11.1 Billion on Fibre Repair, Hindering Network Expansion, GSMA Report Reveals
MTN Nigeria invested a substantial N11.1 billion over two years to repair and relocate 2,502km of fibre-optic cables, according to the latest GSMA Nigeria Digital Economy report. The report highlighted
Pepsi Black Unveils “Ripple Effect” Project
Pepsi Black, the beloved sugar-free iteration of the iconic Pepsi flavour, is not just about refreshing beverages; it's now making waves in the music scene with its innovative platform, "Ripple
Artist Sues AirAsia Over Alleged Unauthorized Use Of Iconic Mural
A Malaysia-based artist has taken legal action against AirAsia and its parent company Capital A Berhad, accusing the airline of using his artwork on an aircraft without permission. Ernest Zacharevic,
Diamond Sports Must Pay Four MLB Teams in Full, Bankruptcy Judge Says
Diamond Sports, the owner of Bally Sports regional sports networks, has been ordered by a bankruptcy judge to make full media rights payments to four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
Judges Hear Elizabeth Holmes’ Appeal Against Fraud Conviction
Judges have recently heard an appeal by Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, challenging her conviction for defrauding investors in her blood-testing company. An appeal was also presented for Ramesh
Wall Street Rallies at End of Roller Coaster Week
Wall Street rallied on Friday, ending a week of wild market gyrations marked by signs of peaking inflation and worries that the Federal Reserve might tighten policy too aggressively.Rebounding megacap
DHL Resumes High-Value Global Deliveries to U.S. After Temporary Suspension
DHL has announced the immediate resumption of international business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments valued over $800 to the United States, following a brief suspension triggered by changing U.S. customs regulations. Earlier in
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Aims to Solve Digital Identity Crisis with Iris Scanning Technology
Worldcoin, a lesser-known venture co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is setting its sights on addressing a major concern in the age of artificial intelligence (AI): verifying human identity in the
Denmark Approves Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 70 by 2040 – Highest in Europe
Denmark is set to implement the highest retirement age in Europe following the passage of new legislation that will increase the official retirement age to 70 by the year 2040.
India Urges E-Commerce Firms To Drop 10-Minute Delivery Promise
The Indian government has asked quick-commerce companies to stop advertising their popular “10-minute delivery” service, following growing concerns about rider safety and working conditions. Sources within the federal labour ministry
UK Government Weighs Emergency Support for JLR Suppliers
The UK government is considering emergency measures to support Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) suppliers after a major cyber-attack forced the carmaker to suspend production at its factories. The attack, which
Drake Sues UMG, Spotify Over Alleged Boosting of Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track
Canadian rapper Drake has filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of manipulating streaming figures to artificially promote Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us. The
Outback is No Longer America’s King of Steaks
Once a dominant force in casual dining, Outback Steakhouse is losing its grip as the go-to destination for steak lovers in the U.S. Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse have now
Samsung Heavy Industries Hires Foreign Welders to Bridge Labor Shortage
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has hired over 40 welders from Indonesia to work at its Geoje Island yard in South Korea as it struggles to recruit skilled workers, the company
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
