WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy
WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the 62-year-old weight management company struggles to adapt to the modern landscape of weight loss and wellness.
Apple and Google are Working Together to Limit AirTag Stalking
Apple and Google have announced that they are collaborating on an industry specification aimed at combating safety risks associated with Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices like AirTags. The proposed standard requires the
Why Do Women’s Haircuts Cost More Than Men’s?
Women often find themselves paying significantly more than men for haircuts, sparking debates over whether this is justified or an example of the so-called "pink tax," where products and services
Alphabet, Google’s Parent Company, Sees $90 Billion Market Value Drop
Alphabet Inc., the umbrella corporation encompassing tech giant Google, faced a substantial decline of approximately $90 billion in market value on Monday, spurred by mounting apprehensions surrounding the company's generative
Musk, Altman Clash In Court As OpenAI Lawsuit Tests Future Of AI And Philanthropy
A high-stakes legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has begun in California, with both sides presenting sharply different accounts of the origins and direction of OpenAI. Taking the
Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket to N200,000 from November
Starting November 1, 2024, Air Peace will raise the cost of a one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000, marking a significant fare increase in Nigeria's domestic aviation
Beckhams Hit Billionaire Status As Oasis Brothers Enter UK Rich List
Former England football star David Beckham and his wife, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, have officially joined the billionaire ranks after their combined fortune was estimated at £1.2 billion in the
Google Agrees to $392 Million Settlement With 40 States Over Location Tracking Practices
Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday. As reported
Microsoft and Nvidia Overtake Apple Amid AI Boom
In a dynamic shift within the tech industry, Nvidia recently became the world's most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft, which had itself leapfrogged Apple. This milestone was noted with applause at
China Releases Detained Mintz Employees After Two-Year Detention
China has freed all employees of Mintz Group who were detained for two years following a raid on the company’s Beijing office in March 2023, a spokesperson for the U.S.-based
Nike Want Barcelona Target to Take #10 Jersey From Ansu Fati After Lionel Messi Snubbed Move – Reports
Nike is reportedly eyeing Vitor Roque to become Barcelona's new No.10 after Lionel Messi rejected a return to the club. The sportswear brand aims to boost shirt sales, which declined
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
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Settlement Over Misleading Prime Sign-Up Practices
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the tech giant of tricking millions of customers into
Pay $84 a Year for Twitter Blue or Lose Your Checkmark Beginning April 1, Twitter Says
Twitter’s free blue “verified” checkmarks for notable users may finally be coming to an end. Ever since Elon Musk took control of the company in October, he’s been threatening to
Oasis Fans Frustrated by High Prices and Long Waits on Ticketmaster for Reunion Tour
The highly anticipated reunion tour of British rock band Oasis has sparked frustration among fans, as many encountered issues with the ticket-buying process through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the 17-date tour
Telcos May Raise Call, SMS, and Data Tariffs in Early 2025 Amid Economic Challenges
Nigerians could face higher charges for calls, SMS, and data services starting early 2025, as the federal government considers approving a long-awaited tariff review. Telecom operators have been advocating for
Nvidia Crosses Historic $5 Trillion Valuation as AI Demand Fuels Unprecedented Growth
Nvidia made corporate history in October after briefly becoming the first company to reach a $5 trillion market valuation, a milestone driven largely by its central role in the global
Air Peace Targets London Routes from Ogun’s Gateway Airport
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, is set to expand its international footprint with plans to begin London-bound flights from Gateway International Airport later this summer, marking a major step for
Billionaire Investor Leon Black is Accused of Raping Teen in Jeffrey Epstein’s NY Townhouse
Billionaire investor Leon Black is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of rape by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit alleges that the assault occurred at Jeffrey Epstein's
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Person Ever to Lose $200 Billion
Elon Musk was the second person ever to amass a personal fortune of more than $200 billion, breaching that threshold in January 2021, months after Jeff Bezos. The Tesla Inc.
