Meta Fires Staff for Buying Toothpaste, Not Lunch
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has reportedly dismissed several employees for violating its meal voucher policy. Workers allegedly used the vouchers, intended for meals, to purchase
Apple Stock Jumps As iPhones, Emerging Markets Power Q2 Earnings Beat, Dividend Boost
Apple shares rose on Friday after the company reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, driven by impressive sales of iPhones in emerging markets. The tech giant reported iPhone sales
MTV News to Shut Down as Paramount Media Networks Slashes US workforce
Paramount Media Networks, MTV and Showtime, which are divisions of Paramount, announced on Tuesday that it would shut down MTV News and reduce its workforce by 25%. Chris McCarthy, the
Lamborghini Rules Out More Modernized Classics, Vintage Recreations
If you had your heart set on Lamborghini letting loose and producing a follow-up to the modern, Aventador-based Countach, then you probably won’t like this news. Speaking to Motor1.com at
Air New Zealand Abandons 2030 Emissions Reduction Target, Citing Challenges
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to retract a 2030 emissions reduction target, citing difficulties in acquiring more fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable jet fuel. The airline had
Why EA Killed FIFA
From its record-breaking sales to the surprising decision by EA to bench the FIFA name, we're diving into the drama where strategy meets sport. Witness the evolution from 2D sprites
Iran Lifts Ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Iran has lifted its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play in what state media describes as the first step toward easing internet restrictions in the country. The decision, announced Tuesday,
Melinda French Gates Steps Down from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eyes New Philanthropic Ventures
Melinda French Gates, renowned for her philanthropic endeavours, announced on Monday her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a role she has held since its inception
BYD Breaks Sales Record, Rivals Tesla for Global EV Leadership
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has set a new sales record, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla for the title of the world's leading EV maker. In
Meta to Introduce £2.99 Ad-Free Subscription for UK Facebook and Instagram Users
Meta will soon begin offering Facebook and Instagram users in the UK the option to pay for an ad-free experience, marking a significant shift in how the social media giant
Mercedes-Benz Nigeria Gets New MD
The Board of Directors, Weststar Associates Limited, has appointed Mrs. Mary Ojulari as the new managing director (Mercedes-Benz Nigeria). This was disclosed in a statement signed by the board of
Klarna’s Wall Street Debut Hits $19 Billion Valuation
Swedish buy-now, pay-later giant Klarna has made a strong debut on Wall Street, with its shares surging on the first day of trading to give the company a market value
DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Sparks Market Shock and Tech Selloff
A startling advancement from DeepSeek, a one-year-old Chinese AI startup, has sent shockwaves through the global technology industry, causing U.S. stock markets to tumble on Monday. The company unveiled its
Nintendo Sues Streamer for $7.5 Million Over Alleged Piracy and Leaked Games
Nintendo is pursuing a substantial $7.5 million lawsuit against Jesse Keighin, a popular streamer known as "Every Game Guru," for allegedly broadcasting pirated Nintendo games and leaking unreleased titles on
Apple Faces £3 Billion Legal Claim Over Alleged iCloud “Rip-Off” Pricing
Apple is under fire in the UK as consumer advocacy group Which? initiates a £3 billion legal claim, alleging that the tech giant has effectively locked 40 million British users
MacKenzie Scott Sold Over $10 Billion Worth of Amazon Shares in 2023, Continues Philanthropic Efforts
MacKenzie Scott, the philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has reportedly sold nearly 65.3 million Amazon shares in the past year, amounting to a value exceeding $10 billion,
US Moves to Ban New Foreign-Made Internet Routers Over Security Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a ban on new foreign-made consumer internet routers, citing growing national security risks. Under the new directive, routers manufactured outside the United States
Cash App Founder, Bob Lee Stabbed to Death in San Francisco
Bob Lee, founder of mobile payment service Cash App, has been stabbed to death in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, according to reports. Lee, 43, was reported to have been
BHP and Vale Sign $30 Billion Settlement with Brazil Over 2015 Mariana Dam Disaster
In a landmark settlement, mining giants BHP and Vale have agreed to pay nearly $30 billion in compensation to the Brazilian government for the 2015 Mariana dam collapse, a tragedy
Wendy’s to Close 140 Underperforming Restaurants, Plans New Openings in Stronger Markets
Wendy’s has announced plans to close 140 restaurants over the coming months, aiming to replace these locations with new outlets in areas projected to yield stronger business results. CEO Kirk
