BYD Surpasses Tesla in Annual Sales, Posts $107 Billion Revenue in 2024
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) powerhouse BYD has overtaken Tesla in annual sales, reporting a 29% revenue surge to 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) in 2024, according to a filing on
Z-Library E-Book Site Domains Seized by U.S. Dept of Justice
Internet domains for the popular Z-Library online eBook repository were seized early this morning by the U.S. Department of Justice, preventing easy access to the service. Z-Library is ranked in
Nike Revives the Air Rift With Bold Snakeskin Makeover for Holiday 2025
Nike is bringing fresh flair to one of its most unconventional silhouettes. The iconic Air Rift - a shoe inspired by Kenya’s barefoot runners and beloved by Japanese fashion circles
Google Escapes Chrome Sell-Off but Ordered to Share Search Data With Rivals
Google has avoided being forced to sell its Chrome web browser after a landmark antitrust ruling in the U.S., but the company will now have to open up its search
Shein’s UK Sales Surge to £2bn Despite Economic Headwinds
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein recorded a sharp rise in UK sales in 2024, with revenues climbing by a third to reach just over £2 billion, newly filed accounts reveal. The
Anthropic Stands Firm on AI Limits in Pentagon Dispute
Anthropic has said it will not relax safeguards on how its artificial intelligence tools are used, even if that means losing US defense contracts, as tensions escalate with the Pentagon.
Analogue Unveils Classic Limited Edition Pocket with Nostalgic Game Boy Colours
Leading video game hardware specialist, Analogue, continues to captivate gaming enthusiasts with its limited-edition releases, and the latest announcement is sure to stir up nostalgia among fans. The company has
American TikTok Users Face Chinese-Style Censorship Challenges on RedNote
As TikTok faces potential bans in the United States, a wave of users has been migrating to Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, a Chinese social media platform. The influx of
New Xbox Chief Signals Openness to Console Exclusives
The newly appointed head of Microsoft’s gaming division has acknowledged growing calls from fans for a renewed focus on Xbox console exclusives, hinting at a possible shift in strategy for
Government Planning Youth Vaping Crackdown
Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has revealed that the Ministry of Health is now seeking public feedback on the proposed regulations in response to rising youth vaping rates as reported
Why Walmart is Closing Half its Stores in Chicago
Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of the retail giant’s high-profile commitment in 2020 to expand in the city as part of its corporate racial
Michael Jordan Announces Sale of Majority Ownership in Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan, the legendary basketball player, is in the process of selling the majority share of the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA franchise has announced. The team will be sold to
How SpaceX’s Starship Rocket is Outpacing NASA in the Space Race
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX's Starship rocket made headlines worldwide with its dramatic flight, marking a pivotal moment in the space race. The rocket, hailed as the most powerful and
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Rise as Investors Cheer Earnings Beat and Geico’s Quick Turnaround
Berkshire Hathaway's shares rose following a strong earnings report and Warren Buffett's annual shareholder meeting, dubbed the "Woodstock for Capitalists." The company's A shares climbed 2% on Monday, reaching an
Jim Beam to Suspend Production at Flagship Kentucky Distillery in 2026
Bourbon producer Jim Beam has announced plans to pause production at its main distillery in Kentucky for the whole of 2026, citing the need for upgrades and a reassessment of
Nike Suffers Historic Decline, Erasing $28 Billion in Market Value
Nike, the global sportswear giant, has encountered a staggering downturn in its stock value, marking its most significant setback since its 1980 initial public offering. On June 28, 2024, in
US Government Sues RealPage, Alleging Role in Inflating Rents Through Algorithmic Coordination
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a prominent software company, accusing it of contributing to the nation's housing crisis by facilitating rent hikes through
Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Systems, Accessing Source Code and Internal Systems
In a recent revelation, Microsoft disclosed a significant breach by Russian state-backed hackers, indicating a more extensive intrusion into its core software systems than previously acknowledged. The tech giant disclosed
Starbucks Agrees to Pay $35m to New York City Workers in Landmark Labour Settlement
Starbucks has agreed to pay more than $35 million to thousands of its New York City workers following a major settlement over claims that the company repeatedly violated local labour
UK and EU Airports Reimpose 100ml Liquid Rule Due to Technical Issues with Security Scanners
Air travellers across the UK and the European Union, who were looking forward to more relaxed liquid restrictions, will need to keep their mini toiletries and small containers for a
