Thailand Eases Longstanding Afternoon Alcohol Ban in Bid to Attract Tourists
Thailand has suspended its long-running prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales as part of a six-month experiment aimed at reviving tourism and stimulating the economy. Under the temporary measure, licensed stores,
Behind The Scenes At CBS: How “60 Minutes” Finally Aired Its Controversial CECOT Report
After weeks of internal tension, public criticism and heated debate, CBS News is finally airing its long-delayed “60 Minutes” segment on Venezuelan migrants deported by the United States to a
Uber One Adjusts Benefits: $5 Uber Cash Removal on Late Deliveries Starting February 5th
In a recent policy update, Uber has announced changes to its Uber One subscription, specifically regarding the $5 Uber Cash credit previously offered for late delivery arrivals. Effective February 5th,
Scunthorpe Shop Loses £1k of Chocolate After Heatwave Causes it to Melt
A community has come together to help the owners of a corner shop whose entire stock of chocolate melted. As reported by BBC, Ellis Stores in Scunthorpe lost about £1,000
Melinda French Gates Steps Down from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eyes New Philanthropic Ventures
Melinda French Gates, renowned for her philanthropic endeavours, announced on Monday her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a role she has held since its inception
Elizabeth Holmes Objects to Government Requesting She Pay $250 a Month to Victims After Prison
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced former Theranos CEO, is arguing that she has "limited financial means" and should not be required to pay $250 per month to the victims of her
Reese Witherspoon Sells Her Fashion Brand, Draper James
Private equity group Consortium Brand Partners has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in actress Reese Witherspoon's fashion and lifestyle brand, Draper James. Under the terms of the deal,
Why GTA 5 Remains a Global Gaming Phenomenon Over a Decade Later
More than a decade since its original release, Grand Theft Auto V continues to dominate global sales charts, defying the typical lifecycle of most video games. First launched in 2013
Washington Post CEO Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Ethics Controversies
Washington Post's new publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, is under intense scrutiny following allegations of unethical journalism practices from his past tenure at the Sunday Times. A New York Times
ExxonMobil Reports Record First-Quarter Profits of $11.4bn
Oil giant ExxonMobil's profits more than doubled in the first three months of this year, helped by the increased demand for oil and gas. The US energy firm said cost-cutting
Woodford Reserve Unveils Custom Artwork for 2024 Kentucky Derby Bourbon
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Kentucky Derby on May 4th, Woodford Reserve has introduced its highly anticipated 2024 commemorative bourbon bottle, adorned with captivating custom artwork sure to enthral
Heathrow Ends 100ml Liquid Restriction After Completing Scanner Upgrade
Heathrow Airport has removed the long-standing 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage after completing the installation of new CT security scanners across all its terminals. With the rollout now
Rush for Nvidia Gaming Chips Sparks Chaos in Tokyo
A Tokyo electronics store has issued an apology after a massive crowd, mostly Chinese buyers, caused chaos while attempting to purchase Nvidia's latest gaming chips. The commotion, which unfolded in
Amazon Refreshes Fire TV Interface With Cleaner Design, Expanded App Pins and Alexa+
Amazon has announced an update to its Fire TV operating system, introducing a cleaner user interface, expanded customization options and deeper integration of its new Alexa+ experience. The redesign does
Adobe Unveils AI-Powered Tools and Features at Annual Max Event
Adobe, the photo-editing software company, recently showcased a range of new AI-powered tools and features at its annual Max event, featuring a dress that transforms into a wearable screen and
Twitter is Adding Calls and Encrypted Messaging
Twitter has added encrypted messaging to the platform Wednesday, and calls will follow shortly, CEO Elon Musk has revealed via a tweet. “…This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid
Vitamix Recalls Nearly 570,000 Blender Parts Due to Laceration Hazard
Vitamix has issued an expanded recall for approximately 569,000 blending containers and blade bases due to a significant safety hazard. The recall, announced Thursday, comes after multiple reports of injuries
Adidas Investigates Alleged Large-Scale Bribery Among Senior Staff in China
International sportswear giant Adidas is investigating allegations of large-scale bribery involving senior staff members in China, as reported by the Financial Times (FT). The inquiry follows a whistleblower complaint received
Meta Stock Surges 14% After Announcing First-Ever Dividend and Strong Quarterly Earnings
Tech giant Meta experienced a substantial stock surge of over 14% in after-hours trading on Thursday following its robust quarterly earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and marking a remarkable
Tesla’s Stock Sinks After Cutting Prices on cars in China
Tesla has cut starting prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, reversing a trend of increases across the industry amid signs
