TikTok Accused of Recommending Pornographic Content to Children
A new investigation has alleged that TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornographic material to underage users, even when parental safety features are switched on. Global Witness, a human rights campaign group, said
Lego Introduces Smart Bricks as Experts Raise Concerns Over Digital Play
Lego has unveiled a new range of technology-enabled building blocks known as Smart Bricks, promising to add sound, light and motion-based reactions to traditional play. The announcement, made at the
Police Ban PoS Transactions Inside FCID Annex Lagos
The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos has banned Point of Sale (PoS) transactions within its premises as part of measures aimed at strengthening professionalism and security standards.
Jim Beam to Suspend Production at Flagship Kentucky Distillery in 2026
Bourbon producer Jim Beam has announced plans to pause production at its main distillery in Kentucky for the whole of 2026, citing the need for upgrades and a reassessment of
The Battery Revolution Is Here But Apple and Samsung Are Still Chasing Thinness
For more than a decade, smartphone brands have insisted that thinner is better. Slimmer silhouettes, lighter frames, and ultra-minimalist designs have dominated keynotes and marketing campaigns. But in 2025, something
Best Growth Stock to Buy: Google vs. Facebook
Fool.com contributor and finance professor Parkev Tatevosian compares Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) to determine which growth stock is better for long-term investors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu8T2-nnyuA This
Federal Government Releases Second Batch of N5 Billion Creative Fund to Nollywood
The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of the second batch of the N5 billion Creative Fund, aimed at boosting Nigeria's creative sector. The Creative Fund, initiated in December 2023
Heinz’s New ‘Pickle Ketchup’ Hits Shelves in 2024
Heinz, the renowned ketchup brand, is set to introduce an unconventional condiment to its lineup, combining the classic taste of ketchup with the tangy essence of pickles. Named "Pickle Ketchup,"
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
This Brilliant Pink Diamond Sold for About $60 Million
A stunning pink diamond has sold for nearly $60 million, more than twice the expected price. As reported by CNN, the massive rock sold for 453.2 million Hong Kong dollars,
MTN Nigeria Reverses 200% Data Tariff Hike, Calls It a Mistake
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has rolled back its 200% tariff increase on the 15GB data plan, acknowledging that the hike was an error. The company announced the reversal in a
Ron DeSantis Tightens His Control Over Walt Disney World
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned people to "buckle up" as he signed a bill giving the state control over Disney's sprawling Orlando theme parks. As reported on BBC, the bill
TikTok Craze Pushes Cottage Cheese Demand Beyond Supply in the US
Cottage cheese, once considered an outdated diet staple, has become a viral sensation on TikTok - and US producers are struggling to keep up with the surge in demand. According
Australia Challenges Elon Musk Over Violent Content on X Platform
In a clash between tech mogul Elon Musk and the Australian government, tensions have escalated over the dissemination of violent images on the social networking platform X. The controversy erupted
Shell and Partners Accused of Diverting $1 Billion Insurance Claim for Bonga Oil Spill Victims
The Oil Spill Victims Vanguard (OSPIVV) has raised serious allegations against Shell Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STATSCO) and its partners for allegedly diverting a $1 billion insurance indemnity meant
Samsung Flags Massive Drop in Quarterly Profit as Chip Glut Drags on
Samsung Electronics reported a predicted 96% drop in second-quarter operating profit, estimating it to be 600 billion won ($459 million), largely in line with forecasts and the company's lowest profit
U.S. IRS to Hire Nearly 30,000 Staff Over Two Years With $80 Billion in New Funds
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service plans to hire nearly 30,000 new employees and deploy new technology over the next two years as it ramps up an $80 billion investment plan
GM to Lay Off Nearly 1,700 Workers at Kansas Plant, WARN Notice Reveals
General Motors (GM) is set to lay off 1,695 employees at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas, according to a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The company
Formula 1: Audi Buys Minority Stake in Sauber Ahead of 2026 F1 Entry
Audi’s entry into Formula 1 has moved a step closer after the German car manufacturer acquired a minority stake in Sauber. The purchase comes three months after Sauber confirmed they
Biden Hits Chinese Electric Cars and Solar Cells With Higher Tariffs
In a move aimed at addressing what it perceives as unfair trade practices, the Biden administration has announced an escalation of tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric
