Stripe accidentally sends image of cartoon duck to laid-off employees
Global payment processing giant Stripe recently laid off 300 employees, or approximately 3.5% of its workforce, but the announcement was overshadowed by an unusual error. In termination emails sent to
Telegram Partners with Elon Musk’s xAI in $300 Million Grok Deal
Messaging platform Telegram is set to integrate Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, into its app as part of a major new partnership aimed at expanding AI
Car Prices Stay Steady Despite Tariffs – But It May Signal Trouble for the U.S. Economy
Despite billions in added costs from tariffs, major automakers have largely resisted raising car prices - at least for now. While this may sound like good news for consumers, experts
CBN Gives Update on Keystone Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public of Keystone Bank’s stability following a recent court ruling that ordered the forfeiture of its shares to the federal government.
Elon Musk Says Twitter’s Ad Revenue is Down 50% and Cash Flow is Negative
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Twitter, has revealed via Twitter that the platform is still facing financial challenges due to a 50% drop in advertising revenue and a "heavy
Evergrande Posts Losses of $81 Billion Over Two Years as it Reports Long-Delayed Results
Evergrande Group, the heavily indebted Chinese property developer, has finally released its long-delayed financial results, marking a crucial step in its debt restructuring, which is poised to become one of
adidas Originals and BAPE® Unveil Collaboration: Introducing the adidas N x BAPE® Sneaker
This April marks the continuation of the dynamic partnership between adidas Originals and BAPE® as they introduce the adidas N x BAPE® sneaker, a testament to urban style and 2000s
Microsoft Azure Cloud Hit by Disruptions Following Red Sea Cable Cuts
Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud services experienced disruptions over the weekend due to damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea, impacting internet traffic across parts of the
Aliko Dangote Rises to 65th Richest Person Globally with $28 Billion Fortune
Nigerian business magnate Aliko Dangote has solidified his position as the richest man in Africa and climbed to 65th place on the global wealth rankings, with an estimated net worth
GTA 6 Trailer Hits 250 Million Views, Breaks Records Without Breaking a Sweat
Nearly five months after its release, the official trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to dominate the gaming world - despite being the only official content released by Rockstar
Twitch Added to Australia’s Nationwide Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms
DEI is Winning with Costco, Apple and Levi’s Shareholders
DEI is winning with Costco, Apple and Levi’s shareholdersDespite mounting political pressure and public backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in corporate America, shareholders at some of the
World’s Biggest Illegal Sports Streaming Site Taken Down in Global Crackdown
The world’s most visited illegal sports streaming platform, Streameast, has been shut down following a joint operation between Egyptian police and the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), an international
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan Surges to 23 Million Monthly Users
Netflix's ad-supported tier has witnessed a substantial growth, reaching over 23 million monthly active users, according to Amy Reinhard, the streaming service's President of Advertising. This marks an increase of
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
Amazon Unveils New “Haul” Shopping Experience to Compete with Temu and Shein’s Low-Price Model
Amazon has launched a budget-friendly shopping outlet called Haul, offering U.S. customers products capped at $20 (around £15.79) as it takes aim at popular low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. Haul,
Picasso Masterpiece Depicting His Young Mistress Could Sell for Over $120 Million at Auction
A masterpiece by Pablo Picasso titled "Femme à la montre" is poised to make history at auction this fall, with expectations of fetching over $120 million. The 1932 oil painting
Warner Bros. Discovery Reports Narrowed Loss Despite Industry Challenges
Warner Bros. Discovery, facing ongoing challenges in the media industry, revealed a significantly reduced loss in the final quarter of 2023 compared to the same period the previous year. However,
Protesters Attempt to Breach Tesla’s German Factory Amid Expansion Dispute
In a show of dissent against Tesla's expansion plans, approximately 800 activists converged outside Tesla's factory near Berlin, attempting to disrupt operations and voice opposition to the company's growth strategy.
Three Charged Over Alleged Scheme to Smuggle AI Chips to China
US authorities have charged three individuals over an alleged plot to illegally export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, the US Department of Justice announced. According to prosecutors, the trio
