Google Pays Out $118 Million to Female Staff Who Earned Less Than Their Male Colleagues to Settle Lawsuit
American multinational technology company, Google has agreed to pay out the sum of $118 million to over 15,500 female employees to finally settle a long-standing lawsuit over gender discrimination and
Thailand Expands Visa-Free Entry to 93 Countries
In a move aimed at revitalizing its tourism industry, Thailand has extended its visa-free entry scheme to include passport holders from 93 countries and territories. This new policy, effective Monday,
Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI After Publication of Emails
Elon Musk has moved to dismiss his lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, bringing an end to a legal dispute that has lasted several months between the co-founders of
Crypto’s White Knight Lost 94% of His Wealth in a Single Day
Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto entrepreneur known for providing a financial lifeline to struggling firms in the industry, is now in need of a bailout himself. As reported on CNN, Bankman-Fried,
Elizabeth Holmes Pursues Long-Shot Appeal in Fraud Conviction
Elizabeth Holmes, the infamous former CEO of Theranos, is making a determined bid to overturn her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors. Holmes’ legal team is set to argue her
TikTok Pulls Huda Beauty CEO’s Video Over Anti-Israel Conspiracy Claims
TikTok has taken down a video posted by beauty mogul Huda Kattan, founder of the global cosmetics brand Huda Beauty, after she made a series of conspiracy-laden claims about Israel.
Apple Removes Apps Used to Track US Immigration Officers
Apple has taken down several mobile apps that allowed users to report sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, citing safety concerns flagged by law enforcement. Among the
Boeing Struggles with $32 Billion Loss Since 2019, Faces Uncertain Future
Boeing, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturers, has grappled with significant financial losses totalling $32 billion over the past five years, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability. Despite these
Fayrouz Unveils ‘Here’s To Taste’ Campaign with Beauty Tukura, Introduces New Look and Apple-Watermelon Flavor
Premium soft drink brand Fayrouz has launched its 'Here’s to Taste' campaign, featuring former beauty queen and reality TV star, Beauty Tukura. This initiative celebrates Fayrouz’s refreshed look and its
Nvidia to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI to Power Next-Generation AI Systems
Nvidia has announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, in what both firms describe as a strategic partnership aimed at building the next
Google, Apple Breakups on the Agenda as Global Regulators Target Tech
The tech industry faces a seismic shift as antitrust regulators on both sides of the Atlantic intensify scrutiny on alleged anti-competitive practices, with potential break-up orders looming for industry giants
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
Nike Air Max TL 2.5 Returns in Bold Red Design Ahead of Holiday Season
Nike is reviving one of its lesser-known early-2000s silhouettes with a striking new look, as the Air Max TL 2.5 gets a fresh “University Red/Black” colourway. The model, which re-emerged
Twitter’s Future is in Doubt as Threads Tops 100 Million Users
Twitter's future hangs in the balance as the launch of rival app Threads from Meta threatens its already struggling business, with the new app surpassing 100 million users in less
Google DeepMind Chief Urges Urgent AI Risk Research
The head of Google DeepMind, Sir Demis Hassabis, has called for urgent research into the risks posed by artificial intelligence, warning that safeguards must keep pace with rapidly advancing technology.
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
Subway is Bringing Back the Footlong Cookie After it Disappeared for Four Months
Subway has announced the much-anticipated return of its oversized footlong chocolate chip cookie, which had been absent from the menu for the past four months. The beloved cookie, part of
Melvin Capital to Shut After Heavy Losses on Meme Stocks, Market Slump
Melvin Capital, once one of Wall Street's most successful hedge funds which then lost billions in the meme stock saga, will shut down after it was hit again by this
New Balance Unveils Andrew Reynolds 933 “Dark Olivine”
New Balance has expanded Andrew Reynolds' popular 933 skate-lifestyle with the debut of a “Dark Olivine” colourway, which arrived on June 23 via NewBalance.com at a retail price of $130.
Sick People Leaving Workforce at Record Highs
A recent report by the Resolution Foundation indicates a concerning trend in the UK labour market, with the number of individuals leaving the workforce due to long-term sickness reaching record
