The Fate of Elon Musk’s Deal to Buy Twitter Now Comes Down to the Money
The countdown is now on for Elon Musk and Twitter to close their $44 billion acquisition deal by October 28 or be forced to again prepare for a trial after
Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Applications
Google has quietly removed a key restriction from its AI principles, signalling a shift in its stance on the use of artificial intelligence for potentially harmful applications, including military weaponry.
Historic Diamond Discovery in Botswana: World’s Second-Largest Unearthed
A monumental discovery has been made in Botswana, where a rough 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever found, was unearthed at the Karowe mine, owned by the Canadian company Lucara Diamond.
PepsiCo Announces Plans for $90 Million Snack Plant in Vietnam
Global food and beverage giant PepsiCo, Inc. has unveiled its strategic initiative to establish a snack plant in the Ha Nam province of Vietnam. The state-of-the-art facility, slated to be
Burger King’s Secret Weapon Against McDonald’s is the Whopper
When Burger King launched a new marketing campaign late last year with a little jingle to support the Whopper, Tom Curtis was initially skeptical. “You just can’t say ‘Whopper’ four
OpenAI Launches a Free ChatGPT App for iOS
OpenAI is making it even easier for many to access ChatGPT. OpenAI on Thursday announced the launch of a free ChatGPT app for iOS users in the United States, with
Beyoncé and Post Malone Collaboration Boosts Levi’s Stock Price
Following the release of Beyoncé's collaboration with Post Malone on a country song titled "Levi's Jeans," Levi Strauss & Co. experienced a significant surge in its stock price, climbing by
Epic Games Initiates Legal Battle Against Google in App Store Dispute
Epic Games, renowned for its flagship game "Fortnite," has initiated a legal challenge against Google in a federal court, setting the stage for a significant antitrust confrontation. The case, taking
Hong Kong Halts Postal Services to the U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
Hong Kong has announced the suspension of its postal services to and from the United States, in a sharp response to new tariff measures introduced by former U.S. President Donald
Kanye West’s Yeezy Website Disappears After Shopify Cuts Ties Over Policy Violations
Kanye West’s Yeezy website has gone offline after Shopify terminated its service, citing violations of its policies. A Shopify spokesperson confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that the platform removed
Forza Horizon 6 Reportedly Leaks Online Ahead Of Official Release
Microsoft and Playground Games are reportedly taking action against players who accessed leaked copies of Forza Horizon 6 before the game’s official launch date. The highly anticipated racing game is
Dangote Retains Title as Africa’s Most Admired Brand for Eighth Straight Year
Dangote Industries Limited has once again been recognised as Africa’s Most Admired African Brand, extending its dominance in the category to eight consecutive years. The recognition was announced during the
EU Softens Plan to End New Petrol and Diesel Car Sales by 2035
The European Commission has scaled back its proposal to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, easing pressure on carmakers after sustained lobbying from the
Google Maps Lists ‘Gulf of America’ Following U.S. Executive Order
Users of Google Maps in the United States are now seeing the body of water formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico listed as the Gulf of America. The change
Fox Agrees $22 Billion Deal to Acquire Streaming Platform Roku
Media company Fox has agreed to acquire streaming platform Roku in a deal valued at approximately $22 billion, a move that could significantly strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving
Sony Music West Africa to Host ‘In Her Element’ Conference in Lagos
Sony Music West Africa has unveiled plans for its ‘In Her Element’ conference, a two-day event set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria later this month. The conference aims to
Elon Musk Donates Almost $2bn of Tesla Shares to Charity
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk says he donated around $1.95bn (£1.6bn) worth of shares in his electric carmaker to charity last year. As reported on BBC, the donation of 11.6
Iceland Offers £1 Reward to Shoppers Who Report Shoplifters
Supermarket chain Iceland has launched a new initiative that will see customers rewarded with £1 credit on their Bonus Card if they report shoplifting incidents in-store. The company’s executive chairman,
Elizabeth Holmes Could be Released From Prison Two Years Earlier Than Expected
Disgraced former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes could be out of prison nearly two years earlier than expected, according to the projected release date posted by the Bureau of Prisons.Holmes reported
Dick’s Sporting Goods is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced plans to acquire longtime rival Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion agreement, marking a major move in the evolving retail landscape as apparel companies seek
