Junk Fees: US Names and Shames Airlines Over Family Seating
US airlines are being called out for their family seating fees as calls grow from the Biden administration to cut back on so-called junk fees. As reported on BBC, the
Toyota Q1 Profit Tumbles as Supply Constraints, Costs Bite
Toyota Motor Corp's profit slumped a worse-than-expected 42% in its first quarter as the Japanese automaker was squeezed between supply constraints and rising costs. As reported by Reuters, operating profit
US Job Creation Beats Forecasts
Hiring in the US remained strong in April despite concerns that fast rising prices and other economic disruption could lead to slowdown.Employers added 428,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate held
Joann to Close All Stores Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
Joann, the well-known craft retailer, has announced plans to shut down all of its stores following its bankruptcy filing, abandoning an earlier strategy to keep some locations open. The company
Elon Musk: Twitter Says Parts of Source Code Leaked Online
Parts of the source code which underpins multi-billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform have been leaked online, Twitter says. It says the code was posted on GitHub, a Microsoft-owned service
Spotify Rushes to Remove Dozens of Fake Podcasts Promoting Online Drug Sales
Spotify is under pressure to clamp down on a wave of fake podcasts promoting the illegal sale of prescription drugs through questionable online pharmacies. A recent investigation revealed that Spotify's
The Hennessy Cypher 2023 Sets Nigerian Rap Scene Abuzz
The Hennessy Cypher 2023 is taking the Nigerian rap community by storm with its unmatched lyrical showcase. Featuring a stellar lineup of Ladipoe, Vector, Blaqbonez, and Zlatan, this year's Hennessy
Spotify Hits Record $10 Billion Payout to Music Industry in 2024
Spotify has achieved a milestone by paying a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, marking the highest annual payout from a single retailer. This represents a significant
Billionaire Len Blavatnik Suspends Harvard Donations
Renowned billionaire Len Blavatnik has decided to suspend donations to Harvard University through his family foundation, following what is described as President Claudine Gay's problematic testimony before Congress. The move
Kraft Heinz to Face Class Action Over Mac & Cheese Label Claims
A federal judge has ruled that Kraft Heinz must contend with a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by stating its Kraft Macaroni & Cheese contains "no artificial
Windows: Internet Explorer Dies at 26
Popular web browser, Internet Explorer also known as IE is dead and it's official. After about 27 years of operation, Microsoft has pulled the plug on the browser and finally
US Bank Silvergate Hit With $8bn in Crypto Withdrawals
Customers of US bank Silvergate, which provides cryptocurrency services, have withdrawn over $8bn (£6.7bn) of their crypto-linked deposits. Around two-thirds of the bank's customers pulled their deposits in the final
Joann to Close 500 Stores Amid Bankruptcy Struggles
Fabric and craft retailer Joann is set to shut down 500 of its 800 stores across the United States in the coming months as it moves through the bankruptcy process.
Google Stops Fitbit Sales in 30 Countries, Focusing on Pixel Alignment
In a surprising move, Google has halted the sales of Fitbit products in nearly 30 countries, with a primary focus on markets in the Americas. This decision comes after Google's
TikTok Announces Major Layoffs in Operations and Marketing Departments
TikTok is preparing to implement significant layoffs across its global operations and marketing teams, according to employees briefed on the plans. The cuts will impact departments responsible for user support,
Nigerian Authorities Seize Over 2 Metric Tons of Pangolin Scales, Arrest One Suspect
On December 5, Nigerian authorities confiscated more than 2 metric tons of pangolin scales in a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking. The seizure took place in two warehouses in Mubi,
OnePlus Reportedly Set To Exit US And European Markets As Shutdown Rumours Intensify
Fresh concerns have emerged around the global future of OnePlus, as new reports suggest the smartphone maker could shut down operations across key Western markets as early as April 2026.
iPhone 15 Hits Shelves Around the World – Here’s What You Need to Know
Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 15 lineup hit stores worldwide on Friday, drawing eager customers who lined up in long queues across China, Europe, and the United States to be among the
Meta Acquires Moltbook, a Social Platform Built for AI Bots
Technology giant Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social networking platform designed specifically for artificial intelligence programs to communicate with one another.
Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson Inks Broadcast Deal With Fox
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has found a new TV partner for his G-Unit Film & Television company. As reported on The Hollywood Reporter, the rapper and producer has signed a
