Starbucks is Reopening in Shanghai
As the city of Shanghai gradually recovers from its strict COVID restrictions, Starbucks, American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves is reopening.The city lifted its 2-month long lockdown barely
Every First-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Game Will Cost $70 or $80 – Even the Old Ones
Nintendo has officially embraced a new pricing standard for its upcoming Switch 2 console, confirming that all first-party titles - including enhanced versions of older games - will retail for
Samsung Brings AirDrop Compatibility to Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung has announced that its new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup - including the S26+, and S26 Ultra - will support file sharing with Apple devices through an upgraded version of
Twitter Shares Fall as Elon Musk Backs Out of $44 Billion Deal
Twitter shares have suffered a drop after Elon Musk announced his decision to pull out of a $44 billion (£36bn) deal to buy the social media platform. Twitter's share price
Bayer Proposes $7.25bn Roundup Settlement
Bayer has offered to pay $7.25bn (£5.35bn) to settle thousands of lawsuits in the United States alleging that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, as the company seeks to bring long-running
Jack Dorsey’s Block to Cut Nearly Half of Workforce in AI Shift
Jack Dorsey has announced sweeping job cuts at his financial technology company Block, saying advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping how businesses are built and run. In a letter to
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
United Flight’s Plunge Toward the Ocean Was Caused by Pilot Error, NTSB Says
Federal investigators have determined that a United Airlines flight that came within 748 feet of crashing into the Pacific Ocean in 2022 was the result of pilot error, according to
Google’s Ad Business Faces Legal Scrutiny Amid Monopoly Allegations
Google's advertising empire is under intense scrutiny as the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and 17 states argue the tech giant has unlawfully dominated the online advertising market. During a
Toyota Announces 2025 Camry Redesign as Hybrid-Only Model
In a significant move reflecting the growing acceptance of hybrid technology, Toyota has revealed that the redesigned 2025 Camry, America's best-selling car, will be available exclusively as a hybrid. While
John Lewis Losses Soar to £88m Amid Rising Costs and Weak Consumer Confidence
The John Lewis Partnership has reported a sharp rise in half-year losses, nearly tripling to £88 million as the company battles soaring costs and sluggish consumer spending. The employee-owned group,
Airlines Alert Pilots to Smoke Risk in Boeing 737 Max After Bird Strikes
Pilots at major airlines have been cautioned that bird strikes on Boeing 737 Max engines could result in smoke infiltrating the passenger cabin. This warning was issued by both Southwest
Carlos Ghosn Sues Nissan For $1 Billion in Lebanon
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has filed a lawsuit against the company for over $1 billion, as revealed in a copy of the lawsuit seen by Reuters and filed with
Behind The Scenes At CBS: How “60 Minutes” Finally Aired Its Controversial CECOT Report
After weeks of internal tension, public criticism and heated debate, CBS News is finally airing its long-delayed “60 Minutes” segment on Venezuelan migrants deported by the United States to a
US Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors
A US court has ruled that "gig" economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors in the state of California. As reported on BBC,
Hailey Bieber Sells Rhode Skincare Brand to e.l.f. Beauty in $1 Billion Deal
Model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber has struck a major business deal, selling her skincare brand, Rhode, to beauty giant e.l.f. Beauty in a transaction valued at up to $1 billion.
Tesla Halts German Factory Operations Amid Planned Protests
Tesla has announced the closure of its factory near Berlin, preempting expected protests against the planned expansion of its facility. The decision comes as demonstrators prepare to gather outside the
Jack Dorsey Reveals Whether He Would be Twitter’s CEO Again if Elon Musk Asked
Ever since he founded Twitter, Jack Dorsey remained as the company's CEO for many years until the board ousted him. He was battling against members of that board over a
Starbucks is Changing its Ice Cubes
Starbucks is making a change to its ice cubes, which has sparked curiosity among its customers. Cold beverage lovers will now find "nugget ice" in their drinks, featuring smaller ice
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
