Air Travel Disrupted Following Iran’s Airstrikes on Israel; Airlines Suspend and Reroute Flights
In the aftermath of Iran's recent airstrikes on Israel, airline passengers are grappling with cancellations and disruptions to flights bound for Israel and neighbouring regions. The attacks, which marked Iran's
Federal Appeals Court Rules Microsoft Can Close its Activision Merger
Federal Appeals Court Clears the Way for Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision BlizzardIn a significant setback for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a federal appeals court has decided not to block
Berkshire Hathaway Achieves $1 Trillion Market Value, First US Non-Tech Firm to Reach Milestone
In a groundbreaking achievement, Berkshire Hathaway has become the first U.S. company outside the technology sector to reach a market value of $1 trillion. This milestone was briefly realized on
Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter Fights to Halt Graceland Foreclosure, Alleges Fraud
Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, Danielle Riley Keough, is taking legal action to prevent the foreclosure sale of the legendary singer’s Memphis home, Graceland, scheduled for this week. Keough alleges fraud, asserting
UK Government Boosts Funding for BBC World Service by £33m Over Three Years
The UK government has announced a significant increase in funding for the BBC World Service, committing an additional £33 million over the next three years. Under the new arrangement, the
LeBron James Competes Against Father Time in Nike Ad
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Nike are at it again with another comedic video. James' 20th signature sneaker, the Nike LeBron 20, was recently released, and Nike is
Hyundai to Manufacture Electric Vehicles, Batteries in US; Plant Construction Begins in 2023
South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai has revealed plans to build a $5.5 billion electric vehicle and battery plant in the southern US state of Georgia.This was disclosed by the Governor
Coca-Cola Enters Prebiotic Soda Market to Compete with Poppi and Olipop
Coca-Cola is making a move into the booming prebiotic soda market with the launch of Simply Pop, a new beverage aimed at health-conscious consumers. The soft drink giant’s latest offering,
Guinness Nigeria Achieves 111% Revenue Growth Amid Economic Challenges, Eyes Strategic Recovery
Guinness Nigeria Plc, a prominent player in the Total Beverage Alcohol market, reported a 111% revenue surge in its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. This
Tech Groups Ask Supreme Court to Put Texas Social Media Censorship Law on Hold
Two prominent lobbying groups representing the tech industry's biggest companies are asking the US Supreme Court to step in and block a Texas law that lets the state's residents sue
Trump’s Media Company is Planning a Streaming Service Featuring ‘Non-Woke’ Content
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the organisation behind former United States President, Donald Trumps's social media app, 'Truth Social has revealed plans to launch a brand new "non-woke" streaming
MTN Collaborates With Apple Music And Offers Nigerian Users 6 Months Free Trial
A partnership between MTN and Apple Music has been confirmed in a bid to allow its Nigerian users access to its services amidst card payment challenges. Telecommunication giant MTN has
McDonald’s Temporarily Halts AI Drive-Thru Ordering in US Restaurants
McDonald’s, in a surprising move, has decided to pause the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) ordering technology in more than 100 drive-thru systems across the United States. The fast-food giant
Google Employees Urge Company to Sever Links With ICE
Google is facing renewed internal pressure after hundreds of its employees called on the company to end its involvement with US immigration enforcement agencies, citing ethical concerns over how its
Study Reveals “AI” Label May Deter Customers from Buying Products
As tech companies continue to invest heavily in artificial intelligence, a new study suggests that labelling products with the term "AI" may actually reduce consumer interest. The study, published in
Superman Comic Discovered in Late Mother’s Attic Sells for Record $9.12m
A long-forgotten box in a California attic has produced the most valuable comic book ever sold. A pristine copy of Superman #1, discovered by three brothers while clearing out their
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
Toshiba is Set to Delist in Japan After 74 Years as Part of $14 Billion Deal
Toshiba Corporation has officially announced the successful conclusion of a $14 billion tender offer presented by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners (JIP). This significant development marks the way forward
Microsoft Opens Up its AI-Powered Bing to All Users
Microsoft is now rolling out the new AI-powered version of its Bing search engine to all users, following a limited preview version that had only been available to select users
Microsoft Promises Smoother PC Gaming With New Shader Delivery System
Microsoft has unveiled a major update to its Windows gaming ecosystem aimed at reducing one of PC gaming’s most notorious frustrations - long load times and in-game stuttering caused by
