Google Pays $2 Million to Avoid Jury Trial in Antitrust Case
A US federal judge ruled on Friday that Google's antitrust lawsuit, initiated by the US government, will be decided by a judge rather than a jury after Google paid $2.3
Bud Light Falls to Third Place in US Beer Sales
Bud Light, once the leading beer in the United States, has now slipped to third place in the market following a challenging year marked by a significant boycott. According to
US Judge Dismisses X’s Advertising Boycott Lawsuit
A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by X Corp, owned by Elon Musk, which accused major advertisers of coordinating a boycott against the platform. The case, brought
DJ Khaled Claims He Has Biggest-Selling Air Jordan Collaboration Ever
DJ Khaled has proclaimed that his We The Best x Air Jordan 5 collaboration is the most significant release in Air Jordan collaboration history. The renowned music figure made this
Rising US Visa Costs Pose Financial Burden for International Artists
Aspiring musicians dream of making it big in the US, but for many, the escalating costs of obtaining a visa are turning that dream into a financial nightmare. Overseas performers
Elon Musk’s X Enters Legal Dispute Over Alex Jones’ Infowars Accounts
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has taken the unusual step of intervening in the bankruptcy sale of Infowars, owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Legal experts say this marks
Microsoft Begins Rollout of Controversial AI Screenshot Feature ‘Recall’
Microsoft has commenced the preview rollout of its AI-powered screen-tracking tool, Recall, which captures snapshots of users’ screens at intervals, prompting renewed concerns over digital privacy. Available to select users
China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi K3, Claims Model Can Rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot AI has introduced a new large language model, Kimi K3, which it says is capable of competing with leading AI systems developed by US firms
Treasure Hunter Unearths 748 Ancient Coins Inspired by Indiana Jones
George Ridgway, a 34-year-old archaeologist from Ashbocking, Suffolk, discovered a remarkable hoard of 748 ancient gold and silver coins at Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. His find, which dates back as far
Ford Temporarily Lays Off 700 Workers at F-150 Lightning Plant
In a surprising development, Ford is temporarily laying off approximately 700 workers responsible for assembling the F-150 Lightning, the electric variant of its highly popular pickup truck. Unlike some recent
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund in Bid to Rebuild Relationship
Meta has confirmed a $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, marking a significant step in rebuilding ties between the tech giant and the incoming administration. The donation,
The Removal of Movies and Shows from Streaming Services: A Business Decision, Not Personal
The concept of streaming was once seen as a permanent solution for accessing a vast digital library of movies and TV shows. Consumers became accustomed to the idea that content
Southwest Airlines Ends Open-Seat Boarding Tradition, Embraces Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines, a pioneer in the low-fare, no-frills airline model, announced on Thursday that it will end its five-decade-long tradition of open-seat boarding, transitioning to assigned seating. This significant change
Logan Paul Sells Rare Pokémon Card For $16.5m
Logan Paul has sold an ultra-rare Pokémon trading card for a record-breaking $16.5m (£12m), making it the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction. The sale was confirmed by
Google Employee Accused Of Using Confidential Data To Win $1.2m On Betting Platform
A Google engineer has been charged in the United States over allegations that he used confidential company information to make more than $1.2 million from bets placed on cryptocurrency-based prediction
Apple And Google Pledge App Store Changes After UK Competition Probe
Apple and Google have agreed to adjust how their app stores operate in the UK following pressure from the country’s competition watchdog, which had raised concerns about their dominance in
Netflix Faces Critical Questions in 2024 Amid Dominance in Streaming Landscape
As Netflix continues to assert its dominance in the streaming industry, investors are closely watching the company's performance in 2024. The streaming giant, often hailed as the winner of the
US Government Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation in Historic Monopoly Case
In a landmark antitrust lawsuit, the US government, along with numerous states, has taken legal action against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, alleging that it has monopolized the
One of the World’s Biggest Booze Makers is Ditching Wine Brands as the World Drinks Less
Pernod Ricard, one of the world's largest alcohol producers, is selling the majority of its wine brands as global wine consumption continues to decline. The French conglomerate, which owns renowned
EasyJet Suspends Pilot After Drunken Naked Stroll in Cape Verde Hotel
An EasyJet captain has been grounded and placed under investigation after allegedly wandering naked through a luxury resort in Cape Verde following a night of heavy drinking. The incident is
