How the World Cup Has Reignited America’s Tipping Debate
For millions of football supporters visiting the United States for the FIFA World Cup, the biggest surprise hasn't come from the action on the pitch. It has come at restaurant
Ford Takes $2.7 Billion Hit as it Drops Efforts to Develop Full Self-Driving Cars
Ford is essentially pulling the plug on an effort to develop its first full self-driving car, and it’s going to cost the automaker $2.7 billion to walk away. As reported
Aircraft Lessor SMBC Aviation Nears $7 Billion Deal For Rival Goshawk, Sources Say
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world's biggest aircraft lessors, is nearing a deal to acquire smaller rival Goshawk for about $7 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter
I Won’t Pay N18 Million Tax, Iyabo Ojo Tells Lagos Govt
Prominent Yoruba Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo takes a stand against the excessive tax levy imposed by the Lagos State Government. In a recent Instagram post, she expressed her refusal to
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Steps Down After Nine Years
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had "decided to start a new chapter focused on my
Singapore Police Granted New Powers to Freeze Bank Accounts in Anti-Scam Crackdown
Singapore has enacted a new law empowering police to temporarily seize control of individuals’ bank accounts and block financial transactions if they suspect the person is at risk of being
Starlink May Gain Access to $42 Billion Federal Broadband Program
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, could soon be eligible for a $42 billion federal broadband grant, following a rule change by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The program, known
Samsung Workers Pause Strike Amid Battle Over AI Bonuses
A potentially damaging strike at Samsung Electronics has been temporarily suspended after the company reached a tentative pay agreement with its largest labour union just hours before industrial action was
Apple Partners with Alibaba to Bring AI to China
Apple has officially chosen Alibaba as its partner to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) services in China, marking a major step in expanding its AI capabilities into the world’s largest mobile
England to Reinstate £2 Bus Fare Cap From January 2027
Bus passengers across England will once again benefit from a £2 cap on single fares from January 2027, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced as part of a wider effort
Ford’s EV Charging Deal With Tesla Puts Pressure on GM, Other Rival Automakers
In a surprising development, Ford Motor and Tesla have entered into a deal concerning electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and infrastructure. This collaboration has the potential to create new challenges
End of an Era for Electronics Giant Toshiba
Japan's renowned electronics giant, Toshiba, has officially delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing a chapter that spanned 74 years and once symbolized the pinnacle of Japan's electronic dominance. The
MTN Commits $2 Billion Annually to Network Upgrades Across Africa – CEO
MTN Group is investing $2 billion every year to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure across Africa, as part of its ongoing shift from 3G to 5G and its mission
Tesla Reveals $200,000 Advertising Spend on X
Tesla, known for its unconventional approach to advertising, has disclosed spending $200,000 on advertising through social media platform X, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Luxury Fruits: The $400 Pineapple Making Waves
Imagine splurging $400 on a luxury dining experience. You might opt for premium caviar, fine wine, or a lavish multi-course meal at an upscale restaurant. Or, you could invest in
Coke and Pepsi Lobby Against Proposed SNAP Ban on Sugary Drinks
The battle over sugary drinks has reached Capitol Hill as major beverage companies Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper push back against a proposal to remove sugar-sweetened beverages from the
Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform X Faces Legal Challenge Over Employee Termination
X, the social media company formerly known as Twitter and now under Elon Musk's leadership, is facing legal troubles as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint
Nike Honors Kobe Bryant with Inspiring ‘Year of the Mamba’ Campaign
Nike has launched a powerful tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, kicking off the "Year of the Mamba" with a cinematic ad titled Have a Hard Year. The
Burna Boy Stars in HUGO BOSS’s #BeYourOwnBOSS Fall/Winter Campaign
Global Afrobeats sensation Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known to fans worldwide as Burna Boy, has taken centre stage in HUGO BOSS’s #BeYourOwnBOSS Fall/Winter campaign. The multi-award-winning artist joins a star-studded lineup
Google Loses Landmark Antitrust Case Over Search Dominance
In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that Google violated U.S. antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly in the search engine market. The ruling, delivered on Monday
