Johannesburg Intensifies Illegal Billboard Crackdown, Major Brands Caught in Enforcement Drive
The City of Johannesburg has ramped up its campaign against illegal outdoor advertising, with several high-profile brands - including Coca-Cola, Netflix, MTN, Absa, KFC, WeBuyCars, Jeep, Dis-Chem, Engen, and eTV
Crypto Billionaire Novogratz Breaks Silence, Calls Luna ‘Big Idea That Failed’
Mike Novogratz broke his silence on the TerraUSD meltdown, calling it a “big idea that failed” and warning that the tough environment for cryptocurrencies will continue.The founder of Galaxy Digital
Disney is Scrapping Plans For a New $1 Billion Florida Campus
Disney has escalated its conflict with Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, resulting in the state losing 2,000 white-collar jobs. Disney has canceled its $1 billion office complex project in Florida,
Walmart Accused of Opening Unauthorized Bank Accounts for Over 1 Million Drivers, CFPB Says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger on Monday, accusing them of forcing more than a million Walmart delivery drivers to
Twitch Added to Australia’s Nationwide Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms
Why Do Women’s Haircuts Cost More Than Men’s?
Women often find themselves paying significantly more than men for haircuts, sparking debates over whether this is justified or an example of the so-called "pink tax," where products and services
Taylor Swift’s Record-Breaking Eras Tour Movie Set to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+
In a thrilling announcement, Disney revealed that Taylor Swift's highly anticipated concert film, "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)," will exclusively stream on Disney+ starting March 15. The
Disney Makes Hundreds More Layoffs as it Cuts Costs
The Walt Disney Company is implementing another round of job cuts affecting several hundred employees globally, as part of continued efforts to streamline operations and adapt to a shifting entertainment
Court Approves $46.75 Million Settlement for Victims of 23andMe Data Breach
A California bankruptcy court has approved a $46.75 million (£35 million) compensation settlement for people affected by the 2023 data breach at genetic testing company 23andMe. The ruling requires Chrome
Tesla Stock Charges Upwards on Deal With GM
Tesla (TSLA) stock experienced a surge this week after General Motors (GM) announced that their electric vehicles would be compatible with Tesla's charging network. This news followed a similar announcement
OpenAI Board Rejects Elon Musk’s $97 Billion Takeover Bid
OpenAI’s board has officially rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition offer led by Elon Musk and a group of investors, reaffirming that the artificial intelligence company is not for sale. In
Hermès Won Its Case Against an Artist Who Sold NFTs of Its Iconic Birkin Bags
Hermès has secured the bag. The French fashion house has prevailed in its fight against an artist who was selling NFTs of the iconic Birkin bag, The Wall Street Journal
Netflix CEO Believes Streaming Has Made the World ‘Safer’
Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of Netflix, has articulated his belief that streaming platforms like Netflix are not only enriching cultural experiences but also contributing to making the world a safer
Tickets For Messi’s US Debut Cost as Much as $110,000
The anticipation to witness Lionel Messi's highly awaited US debut comes with a hefty price tag. Tickets for his expected first match on Friday with Inter Miami in the Leagues
Microsoft’s AI Ad Play
Microsoft is exploring the use of its AI capabilities to enhance its advertising business. The company has filed a patent for a machine learning model that incorporates "incrementality estimation" to
Indian Tax Agents Raid BBC for 2nd Day, After it Aired Documentary Critical of Modi
Indian tax agents conducted what they called "surveys" of BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai for a second consecutive day Wednesday, just weeks after the British broadcaster aired a documentary
A Flying Car Prototype Just Got an Airworthiness Certificate From the FAA
"The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified for testing a vehicle that a California startup describes as a flying car — the first fully electric vehicle that can both fly
A US federal Agency is Considering a Ban on Gas Stoves
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma. In an interview with Bloomberg, a US Consumer Product Safety commissioner
Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Overwhelms Major Gaming Platforms, Frustrating Fans
The long-awaited release of Hollow Knight: Silksong sparked chaos on Thursday as some of the world’s biggest digital game stores crashed under heavy demand, leaving thousands of players unable to
Australia to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Protect Children
Australia’s government has announced plans to introduce "world-leading" legislation aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media. The proposed law, set to be presented in