Boston Celtics Sold for Record-Breaking $6.1 Billion
The Boston Celtics have been sold for an unprecedented $6.1 billion, setting a new record for the most expensive sports franchise sale in North American history. A group of investors
Mexico Sues Google Over ‘Gulf of America’ Name Change
Mexico has filed a lawsuit against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" on its maps platform for U.S. users, President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed. The
OpenAI now wants to make DeepSeek look like the villain
OpenAI is investigating allegations that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek may have improperly leveraged its technology to develop a competing language model, intensifying an ongoing debate over intellectual property and fair
WhatsApp Disables Over 6.8 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown, Meta Reveals
WhatsApp has disabled more than 6.8 million accounts linked to scam operations in the first six months of 2025, according to a statement from its parent company, Meta. Many of
How the World Cup Has Reignited America’s Tipping Debate
For millions of football supporters visiting the United States for the FIFA World Cup, the biggest surprise hasn't come from the action on the pitch. It has come at restaurant
Is America’s Tipping Culture Going Global?
For many Americans, tipping has become second nature. Whether dining at a restaurant, ordering coffee, or picking up a takeaway meal, customers are increasingly confronted with prompts to leave a
Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 17e to Lift Sales
Apple has launched a cheaper version of its latest smartphone, the iPhone 17e, as the company looks to sustain strong iPhone sales amid investor concerns about its pace in artificial
China, Brazil Strike Deal to Ditch Dollar for Trade
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the United States dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday. As reported on
Spirit Airlines Cuts 200 Jobs Amid Bankruptcy Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced the elimination of 200 positions as part of its cost-cutting measures following its November Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The airline attributed the bankruptcy to mounting debt,
“Pay-as-you-Feel” Barber Wins Top UK Hairdressing Award
Donal O'Leary, a barber who offers "pay-as-you-feel" haircuts, has been named the UK's Best Barber at the 2024 UK Hair and Beauty Awards. O'Leary, who works at the Apothecary 87
The New York Times Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
In a groundbreaking move, The New York Times has initiated legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the tech giants of copyright infringement. The lawsuit contends that the companies unlawfully
Tech Groups Ask Supreme Court to Put Texas Social Media Censorship Law on Hold
Two prominent lobbying groups representing the tech industry's biggest companies are asking the US Supreme Court to step in and block a Texas law that lets the state's residents sue
X Promises Faster Action Against Hate And Terror Content In UK
Social media platform X has committed to taking quicker action on reports of suspected illegal hate speech and terrorist content in the United Kingdom under new measures accepted by media
Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down Abruptly Amid Sales Concerns
In a surprise leadership shake-up, Diageo, the global beverage giant behind Guinness, has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Debra Crew. The sudden exit, described as a mutual
Qantas Settles ‘Ghost Flight’ Case with A$100m Penalty and Compensation Plan
Qantas, Australia's largest airline, has reached a settlement in a legal case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), agreeing to pay a penalty of A$100 million ($66.1
Investigation Underway into Rare Dutch Roll Incident on Boeing 737 Max 8
Federal authorities and Boeing are investigating a rare and unsafe oscillation experienced by a Boeing 737 Max 8 during a recent Southwest Airlines flight. The flight, designated as Southwest 746,
Lightning Strike on Oil Storage Tank in Cuba Causes Massive Fire
Lightning struck a large oil storage tank on Friday evening in Matanzas, Cuba, causing a huge fire. "We are closely following the confrontation with the fire in the industrial zone.
How Thai Union’s Takeover Led to Red Lobster’s Downfall
When Thai Union Group became the majority shareholder of Red Lobster in 2020, assurances were given that the seafood conglomerate would not interfere with the chain's operations. However, this promise
Elon Musk’s $139bn Tesla Pay Deal Reinstated After Delaware Supreme Court Ruling
The Delaware Supreme Court has reinstated a controversial pay package awarded to Tesla chief executive Elon Musk in 2018, ending a lengthy legal battle that had seen the deal struck
Government Unveils Plan for 50,000 New Apprenticeships to Tackle Youth Unemployment
The government has announced a major push to increase apprenticeship opportunities, saying up to 50,000 young people are expected to benefit from a new skills package aimed at reversing rising
