Hailey Bieber Sells Rhode Skincare Brand to e.l.f. Beauty in $1 Billion Deal
Model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber has struck a major business deal, selling her skincare brand, Rhode, to beauty giant e.l.f. Beauty in a transaction valued at up to $1 billion.
Reekado Banks Ventures into Real Estate with Acquisition of 16-Unit Property
Nigerian music sensation Reekado Banks, renowned for his chart-topping hits and accolades, including the prestigious Headies' Next Rated award, has made a significant foray into the real estate sector. Reports
Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating Policy, Introduces Assigned Seats and Red-Eye Flights
Southwest Airlines is making a historic shift in its seating policy, moving away from its long-standing open seating arrangement to a new assigned seating system. This change, which marks the
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over TikTok Lite’s Addictive Features
European Union officials are issuing stern warnings to TikTok, threatening the social media platform with substantial fines and the suspension of certain features of its new spinoff app, TikTok Lite,
Moniepoint Secures $110M Funding Boost from Google and Partners
Moniepoint, a fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, has secured $110 million in Series C funding, with backing from a Google-affiliated African investment fund and Development Partners International LLP. The fresh capital
U.S. Safety Regulators Launch Probe into Ford Driver Assist Features Following Fatal Crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday the commencement of an investigation into a recent fatal crash involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E in San Antonio, Texas. Authorities
China’s EV Takeover: Innovation, Intrigue, and the Global Power Shift on Four Wheels
It’s sleek, compact, and unmistakably futuristic. In China, it’s affectionately named the Seagull, a budget electric vehicle that zips through city streets with angular curves and headlights that seem to
Twitter Staff in Ghana Reject Musk’s Lay-Off Package
About a dozen Twitter staff based in Ghana, which was the firm's only office in Africa, have rejected a severance package offered to them and are now considering taking legal
Oracle to Oversee TikTok Algorithm as US Sale Nears Completion
The White House has confirmed that Oracle will oversee TikTok’s algorithm in the United States as part of a landmark deal that will transfer the popular social media app’s US
UK Bans Gambling Ads Featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea Logo Over Child Appeal Concerns
Two gambling companies - Kwiff and Betway - have had their advertisements banned in the United Kingdom after regulators ruled that the promotions could unduly appeal to children. The Advertising
USAID Partners with Ascend Studios to Launch the Africa Creative Blueprint
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with Ascend Studios, has announced the launch of the Africa Creative Blueprint, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s creative industry
Germany Introduces New Chancenkarte Visa to Attract Skilled Workers
Germany has launched a new visa program aimed at making it easier for skilled workers from outside the European Union to immigrate. The Chancenkarte, or "Opportunity Card," was introduced to
Disney, WBD, and Fox Cancel Venu Sports Streaming Service Ahead of Launch
In a surprising turn of events, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), and Fox Corporation have announced the cancellation of their joint streaming service, Venu Sports, just months before its anticipated
Activision Updates Black Ops 7 Pre-Order Operator Skins Following Fan Feedback
Activision has announced changes to the pre-order bonus operator skins for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 following widespread community feedback. The move comes after the initial reveal of the
India GDP Grows Faster Than Expected, Latest Figures Show
India’s economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace of 7.4% in the January-March quarter, up from 6.2% in the previous quarter, according to newly released government data. The strong quarterly performance
Starbucks to Cut 30% of Menu to Speed Up Service and Improve Experience
Starbucks is planning a major menu overhaul, reducing its beverage and food options by about 30% in the coming months as part of a strategy to streamline operations, shorten wait
Best Growth Stock to Buy: Google vs. Facebook
Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian compares Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) to determine which growth stock is better for long-term investors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu8T2-nnyuA This
Volkswagen is Bringing Back the Scout as an Electric SUV
The Scout, a one-time competitor to Ford Broncos and Jeeps that was last sold more than four decades ago, is being resurrected by Volkswagen as a line of all-electric trucks
Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Landmark AI Copyright Lawsuit
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of authors who accused the company of using their books without
Google Taps Billions of Android Phones to Build Global Earthquake Detection Network
Between 2021 and 2024, Google quietly turned more than two billion Android phones into a worldwide earthquake detection system - delivering early warnings to millions of people across 98 countries
