Google Ordered to Pay $425M in Major Privacy Breach Case
Google has been ordered to pay $425 million (£316.3 million) in damages after a U.S. federal court ruled that the tech giant violated users' privacy by collecting data even after
CBN Closes 31 Banks in Lagos and 72 Microfinance Banks Nationwide
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced the closure of 31 banks in Lagos as part of a larger effort to strengthen the banking sector in Nigeria. This action
Disney is Scrapping Plans For a New $1 Billion Florida Campus
Disney has escalated its conflict with Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, resulting in the state losing 2,000 white-collar jobs. Disney has canceled its $1 billion office complex project in Florida,
Bank failure: Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank closed by FDIC
Heartland Tri-State Bank, based in Elkhart, Kansas, has failed, leading to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) stepping in to protect customer deposits. As part of this process, the FDIC
BP Sells Majority Stake in Castrol for $6bn as It Refocuses on Core Oil and Gas Business
BP has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its Castrol lubricants business in a deal worth $6bn (£4.4bn), as the energy giant accelerates efforts to streamline operations and reduce
Elon Musk Delays India Visit, Citing Tesla Commitments
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has announced the postponement of his planned visit to India, citing pressing obligations at Tesla as the reason for the delay. Scheduled for next
Taiwan’s ONGLAISAT Satellite Captures High-Resolution Earth Images
A newly launched Taiwanese observation satellite, ONGLAISAT, has successfully captured high-resolution images of Earth, marking a significant achievement in small-satellite technology. The satellite, built with the help of Japanese startup
Oxfam Report: Billionaires Far More Likely To Hold Political Office
The world’s wealthiest individuals are significantly more likely to occupy positions of political power than the average citizen, according to a new report by global advocacy group Oxfam. In its
Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Prison
Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX's Bahamian subsidiary, was sentenced to 90 months in prison on Tuesday. This decision comes after Salame pleaded guilty in September to making unlawful
Meta Warns of ‘Worse’ User Experience in Europe After EU Ruling on Data Consent Model
Meta has cautioned that users across Europe could soon face a “materially worse” experience on Facebook and Instagram following a recent regulatory crackdown by the European Commission. The warning, issued
Trump’s Sweet Bet: How Coca-Cola’s Sugar Shift is Stirring Up the Beverage and Farming World
When Coca-Cola revealed plans to roll out a cane sugar version of its classic cola in the US this autumn, Jordan Hayes didn’t expect to find himself aligned with Donald
Kraft Mac & Cheese Reinvents Itself with Bold Flavours and Nostalgic Shapes
Kraft Mac & Cheese, a staple in American pantries for nearly nine decades, is taking inspiration from modern streetwear culture in its quest to remain the leader in the boxed
Raffle Opens for Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” Release
Travis Scott is gearing up for his first sneaker drop of 2025, teaming up once again with Jordan Brand for the release of the Jumpman Jack in a bold new
WhatsApp Backs Apple in Legal Fight Against UK Government Over Encrypted User Data
WhatsApp has formally expressed its support for Apple in an ongoing legal battle with the UK Home Office over encrypted user data, warning that the case could have far-reaching consequences
TikTok Prepares Legal Challenge Against Potential US App Ban
TikTok is gearing up for a legal battle if Congress approves legislation that could lead to a nationwide ban of the popular app, according to an internal memo obtained by
How the Warner Bros Deal Could Reshape Media
Hollywood has seen no shortage of mergers, but the proposed takeover of Warner Bros by Paramount Skydance stands out for the scale of its potential impact. If approved by regulators,
The Chevy Malibu, the Brand’s Last Sedan, Will End Production
General Motors, the parent company of Chevrolet, has announced the cessation of production for the Chevrolet Malibu sedan, marking the end of an era for the brand's sedan offerings. The
GM’s Cruise to Launch Robotaxis on Uber Platform Starting Next Year
Cruise, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary backed by General Motors, has announced a new partnership with Uber to offer robotaxis on the ride-hailing platform beginning next year. This collaboration marks a
BYD Unveils Luxury Sports Car as Competition Heats Up at China’s Largest Auto Show
Chinese electric vehicle powerhouse BYD has debuted a new luxury sports car under its premium Denza brand, furthering its push into the high-end automotive market and intensifying competition with global
Mercedes Just Sold the World’s Most Expensive Car For $142 Million
Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world's most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker's collection was
