Bayer Proposes $7.25bn Roundup Settlement
Bayer has offered to pay $7.25bn (£5.35bn) to settle thousands of lawsuits in the United States alleging that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, as the company seeks to bring long-running
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Reserves Surge to $325 Billion Amid Apple, Bank of America Stock Sales; Operating Profits Decline
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, increased its cash reserves to an unprecedented $325.2 billion in the third quarter as the investment firm scaled back its stock holdings, notably reducing
Meta Acquires Moltbook, a Social Platform Built for AI Bots
Technology giant Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social networking platform designed specifically for artificial intelligence programs to communicate with one another.
Apple Watch Ban: Everything You Need to Know
Apple is grappling with a significant setback as it ceases the sale of its latest Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2, following a patent infringement case. The
Bill Gates Explains How AI Will Change Our Lives in 5 Years
Tech visionary Bill Gates shares his optimistic outlook on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming five years, envisioning significant improvements that will benefit people globally. While
Apple Agrees to $95 Million Settlement Over Siri Privacy Allegations
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant violated users’ privacy by recording private conversations without their consent. The preliminary settlement,
Merck Cancels £1bn UK Expansion Amid Claims of Poor Government Support
The UK pharmaceutical sector has suffered a major setback after U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co., known as MSD in Europe, announced it is abandoning plans for a £1 billion expansion
Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud Scheme
Donald Trump's real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, adding to the legal woes facing the former U.S. president
Alexa is Dead as Amazon Shuts Down Popular SEO Ranking Tool
On the heels of its announcement in December 2021, Amazon has shut down its popular website research and SEO analysis tool. Alexa was well known within the digital marketing hub
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
Nike to Increase Product Prices Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Sportswear giant Nike has announced plans to raise the prices of several products starting June 1, with adjustments set to affect a broad range of items including footwear, apparel, and
From Football Pitches to Consoles: Why Saudi Arabia Bet $55bn on EA
For millions around the world, the familiar chime of “EA Sports - it’s in the game” is more than just a slogan - it’s the soundtrack of youth, friendship, and
Nvidia Flags Intensifying Competition from Huawei Despite U.S. Sanctions
Tech giant Nvidia has raised concerns over increasing competition from Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, even as U.S. sanctions continue to restrict the company’s access to American technology. In its latest
Ferrari Unveils First Fully Electric Car
Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the $640,000 (£474,320) “Luce.” The new model marks a major shift for the iconic Italian brand, becoming Ferrari’s
The Demise of the Two-Door Car: A Nostalgic Look Back
During the 1990s, a beloved icon of American automotive culture began to fade into obscurity: the two-door car. Once synonymous with style and extravagance, these vehicles, often referred to as
Ecobank Launches Leadership Training Programme For Women-Owned Businesses in Africa
Ecobank has launched its Ellevate Leadership Training Programme in partnership with the Global Business School Network (GBSN).The Ellevate Leadership Training Programme forms part of ‘Ellevate Equip’, the brand name for
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
Tesla Stock Plummets Following Sharp Drop in Quarterly Profit
Tesla's stock took a significant hit on Wednesday, plummeting 12% after the company reported a dramatic drop in second-quarter profits. The electric vehicle (EV) giant faced a more than 40%
Google Reacts Angrily to Report it will Have to Sell Chrome
The ongoing antitrust case against Google has taken a dramatic turn, with reports indicating the US Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to propose measures that could include forcing the tech
Nigeria’s Naira Shortage: Anger and Chaos Outside Banks
People in Nigeria have taken to sleeping outside banks. They want to be among the first in line to get notes from the cash machine once it is loaded up
