US Lawmakers Propose AI ‘Kill Switch’ Bill Following OpenAI Security Incident
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would give the federal government the authority to order the shutdown of artificial intelligence systems deemed to pose a serious
Overstock.com is Back from the Dead
E-commerce giant Overstock.com is making a comeback just a year after its new owners rebranded it as Bed Bath & Beyond. The relaunched Overstock.com will continue to sell a wide
Canada Imposes 15% Levy on Streaming Platforms to Boost Local Content
The Canadian government is moving ahead with stricter regulations for streaming platforms, introducing a new 15 percent levy aimed at supporting local film, television and digital productions. The policy is
Bahama Breeze Shutters Over One-Third of Its Restaurants Amid Sales Slump
Caribbean-themed restaurant chain Bahama Breeze has closed more than a third of its locations across the United States, as parent company Darden Restaurants moves to streamline operations and boost overall
Singapore Airlines CEO Commends Staff After Turbulent Flight Incident
Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong, has expressed deep gratitude to the airline's staff following a severe turbulence incident that resulted in the death of a British passenger and injuries
Dame Dash Says Jay-Z Made a ‘Disrespectful’ Lowball Offer For His Shares in Roc-A-Fella Records
Dame Dash has claimed his fellow Roc-A-Fella Records cofounder Jay-Z made him a lowball offer to buy his shares in the record label, prior to the rapper's lawsuit against him.
Pharmacists Urge Total Ban On Sachet Alcohol
Pharmacists in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to impose a complete ban on sachet and small-volume alcoholic beverages, warning that the products pose a serious threat to public
Ferrari Chairman John Elkann to Perform Community Service in €183m Tax Dispute Settlement
John Elkann, chairman of Ferrari and Stellantis, has agreed to perform one year of community service and jointly pay €183 million (£159 million) to Italian tax authorities, bringing an end
UNILAG Power Cut Over N1 Billion Unpaid Electricity Debt, Says Eko Disco
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has disconnected the University of Lagos (UNILAG) from the power grid due to an outstanding debt of over N1 billion in unpaid electricity
iPhone May Soon Have More Ads
Apple could eventually bring ads to more of the apps that come pre-installed on your iPhone and other Apple devices, including Maps, Books, and Podcasts. According to a report from
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Tuition-Free School to Close, Leaving Families in Limbo
When Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan launched the Primary School in 2016, the vision was bold: a tuition-free educational model in the Bay Area that would integrate healthcare and learning
Samsung Boss, Lee Jae-yong, Acquitted of Financial Crimes in Surprise Legal Victory
In a surprising ruling, Lee Jae-yong, the billionaire boss of Samsung Electronics, has been acquitted by a Seoul court on charges of stock manipulation and accounting fraud linked to a
Take-Two Delays ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ to May 2026, Shares Drop Amid Extended Wait
Fans of Grand Theft Auto VI will have to wait even longer as Take-Two Interactive has postponed the game’s release to May 2026, pushing back what is arguably the most
TikTok Accused of Recommending Pornographic Content to Children
A new investigation has alleged that TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornographic material to underage users, even when parental safety features are switched on. Global Witness, a human rights campaign group, said
Microsoft Taps British AI Pioneer Mustafa Suleyman to Lead New Division
In a strategic move highlighting its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, Microsoft has appointed British AI pioneer Mustafa Suleyman to helm its newly established division, Microsoft AI. Suleyman, renowned
Why Major Commercial Real Estate Firms are Joining Resources to Recruit Black Student-Athletes
Darius Livingston, a former football player who graduated from the University of California, Davis, found a new career path in commercial real estate after participating in Project Destined, a paid
Kenya Fines Loan App Over Debt Shaming
The Kenyan authorities have penalised an online lender $3,700 (£3,400) over allegations of intruding and sharing customers’ personal data. It followed complaints lodged against it by users over personal data
Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs and Close Underperforming Stores in US and UK
Starbucks has announced plans to eliminate around 900 jobs in the United States and shut down a number of its worst-performing stores, including some in the UK, as part of
From Star to Struggle: The Rise and Wobble of Ola Electric
Once the poster child of India’s startup revolution, Ola Electric is now grappling with a crisis of confidence. What began as an audacious ride-hailing venture has spiraled into a cautionary
Toblerone Can No Longer Claim to be Swiss-Made
Toblerone bars, sold in over 100 countries, can no longer be called Swiss chocolate because the brand’s US owner is moving some production out of Switzerland. As reported on CNN,
