Brazilian Judge Orders Mining Giants to Pay $9.7 Billion for Dam Disaster
A federal judge in Brazil has issued a landmark ruling, instructing mining giants BHP, Vale, and their Samarco joint venture to pay 47.6 billion reais ($9.67 billion) in damages for
Oasis Fans Frustrated by High Prices and Long Waits on Ticketmaster for Reunion Tour
The highly anticipated reunion tour of British rock band Oasis has sparked frustration among fans, as many encountered issues with the ticket-buying process through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the 17-date tour
Nike to Increase Product Prices Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Sportswear giant Nike has announced plans to raise the prices of several products starting June 1, with adjustments set to affect a broad range of items including footwear, apparel, and
Pizza Hut To Close Half of Its UK Restaurants as Diners Lose Taste for the Brand
Pizza Hut, once a family favourite for its all-you-can-eat buffet, salad bar, and self-serve ice cream, is closing nearly half of its UK restaurants as customer interest wanes. The move
The World’s Second Biggest Cryptocurrency Just Got a Lot Greener
Ethereum, the world’s second most valuable cryptocurrency, has completed a massive software upgrade that its backers claim will slash its carbon footprint. The long-awaited revamp, which is known as “The
BBC Tells Presenter His ‘Little Barbie’ Comment to Female Cricketer is ‘Not Appropriate’
A BBC presenter has faced backlash from the corporation after making a comment deemed "not appropriate" during a match interview with a female Australian cricketer. Chris Hughes, a presenter for
Vitamix Recalls Nearly 570,000 Blender Parts Due to Laceration Hazard
Vitamix has issued an expanded recall for approximately 569,000 blending containers and blade bases due to a significant safety hazard. The recall, announced Thursday, comes after multiple reports of injuries
Alaska Airlines Cleared to Finalize $1.9 Billion Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, Says U.S. Transportation Department
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has given Alaska Airlines the green light to proceed with its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, following an agreement between the carriers to
Tennis Resurgence Fueled by Fashion, Film, and Social Media
The sport of tennis is experiencing a significant resurgence, bolstered by influences from the fashion industry, film, and social media platforms like TikTok. The Influence of Zendaya and HollywoodZendaya’s captivating
Domino’s Pizza Will Close All 142 Stores in Russia
Domino's Pizza, one of the prominent Western fast-food chains, has announced its decision to shut down all its outlets in Russia, making it one of the first major players to
The $900 Nike Hyperboot Is A Game Changer For Warm-Up And Recovery
Nike is introducing a game-changing product designed to enhance warm-up and recovery for athletes: the Nike Hyperboot. Developed in collaboration with health tech company Hyperice, this innovative wearable combines heat
Air Peace Hikes Lagos-Abuja Ticket to N200,000 from November
Starting November 1, 2024, Air Peace will raise the cost of a one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000, marking a significant fare increase in Nigeria's domestic aviation
OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Funding Amid Questions on Profitability and Growth Projections
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI tool ChatGPT, has raised a staggering $6.6 billion in a private funding round, giving it a valuation of $157 billion. The investment, one
Ford Won’t Drop Apple CarPlay, Android Auto In Its Vehicles
In today's age of mobile technology, almost every brand-new vehicle you can buy in showrooms comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It's the current gold standard, and Ford
Former Goldman Sachs Analyst Receives 28-Month Prison Term for Insider Trading
A former analyst at Goldman Sachs and Blackstone, Anthony Viggiano, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in an insider trading scheme described as "catastrophically stupid."
Texas Company Identified as Source of AI-generated Deepfake Biden Robocalls
New Hampshire's Department of Justice announced that it has uncovered the source behind the fraudulent Biden AI robocalls that targeted residents last month. The investigation led to Life Corporation, a
Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee Cleared of Fraud and Stock Manipulation Charges
A Seoul appeals court has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee of accounting fraud and stock manipulation charges related to a 2015 merger, marking a significant legal victory for
Cracker Barrel Drops New Logo After Customer Backlash
U.S. restaurant chain Cracker Barrel has scrapped its recently unveiled logo after widespread criticism from customers and even political figures. The company confirmed the reversal in a statement on social
Sarah Ferguson-Backed App Collapses After Receiving Over £1m in Public Funds
A tech start-up supported by Sarah Ferguson has gone into administration after receiving more than £1 million in government-backed research and development tax credits, despite never releasing a product. vVoosh,
Samsung Workers Initiate Indefinite Strike Over Pay and Leave Policies
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union in South Korea has initiated an indefinite strike, following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve ongoing disputes over pay and bonuses. The National Samsung
