Brazilian Judge Orders Mining Giants to Pay $9.7 Billion for Dam Disaster

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

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

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 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

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’

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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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