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
Google Agrees to $392 Million Settlement With 40 States Over Location Tracking Practices
Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday. As reported
Is Elon Musk Worth His $56bn Tesla Pay Package?
In a decisive move, Tesla shareholders have re-approved a multi-billion-dollar pay package for CEO Elon Musk that had previously been struck down by a Delaware judge. The decision was made
OpenAI Unveils AI Voice Generator, Raising Concerns and Potential for Misuse
OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool named Voice Engine, capable of mimicking human voices with remarkable precision. While the tool holds promise for accessibility services, it also raises
Americorps Recovers Record $84 Million in Tax Breaks for Low-Income Taxpayers
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteerism and national service, announced on Friday that it had recovered a record-breaking $84 million in overlooked deductions, credits, and tax breaks for low-income Americans
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Critiques Apple’s New Headset
In a bold move, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly criticized rival company Apple's latest headset, the Vision Pro, asserting that Meta's own offering, the Quest 3, is superior in
Unilever Initiates Job Cuts and Ice Cream Unit Spin-Off in Restructuring Plan
Unilever, the conglomerate behind household names like Marmite and Dove soap, has unveiled plans to slash approximately 7,500 jobs globally as part of a comprehensive three-year cost-saving initiative. Concurrently, the
Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti Faces Potential Jail Time for Tax Evasion
Carlo Ancelotti, the current manager of Real Madrid, is facing potential legal troubles that could result in a five-year prison sentence for alleged tax evasion during his earlier tenure with
Penguin Scraps $2.2bn Deal to Buy Rival Publisher
Publishing giant Penguin Random House has scrapped a $2.2bn (£1.9bn) planned takeover of rival Simon & Schuster. As reported by the BBC, last month, a US court blocked the deal,
Interest in Electric Cars Slumps by Two Thirds as High Prices Wipe Out Savings
Interest in electric cars has slumped as electricity prices and falling petrol costs have erased the benefits of owning a plug-in. Searches for battery-powered vehicles have dropped by two thirds
Ferrari Marketing Chief Steps Down Weeks After EV Launch Draws Backlash
Ferrari has announced the departure of its longtime marketing chief, Enrico Galliera, just weeks after the unveiling of the luxury automaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, sparked widespread criticism. Galliera,
Sky Sports Pulls New Women-Focused TikTok Account After Backlash Over ‘Sexist’ Tone
Sky Sports has shut down its newly launched TikTok channel aimed at young female sports fans just three days after it debuted, following widespread criticism that the content was “sexist,”
FCC Approves $8 Billion Skydance-Paramount Merger
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the $8 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global, clearing the way for one of the most consequential shake-ups in
Apple Pushes iPhone 15 Pro Max Deliveries to November in Sign of Strong Orders
Apple's newly unveiled iPhone 15 Pro Max is already facing substantial demand, resulting in extended delivery times for eager customers in several countries, including China, Japan, and the United States.
Microsoft Urges 500 Million Users to Upgrade to Windows 11 Before October Deadline
Microsoft is ramping up warnings to Windows 10 users as the operating system inches closer to its official end-of-life date on October 14, 2025. The tech giant has renewed its
Multichoice Records N31.6 Billion Loss in Heritage Bank Liquidation
South African pay-TV giant, Multichoice Group, has announced a significant financial setback, writing off N31.6 billion ($21 million) held in cash with Heritage Bank, which was recently liquidated by the
Qing Madi Named Face of Infinix HOT 70 Pro as Brand Targets Nigeria’s Gen Z Market
Nigerian music star Qing Madi has been unveiled as the official face of the new Infinix HOT 70 Pro, as the smartphone maker launches a youth-focused campaign centred on creativity,
Boeing Tells Pilots to Check Seats After Latam Plane Incident
In the aftermath of an alarming incident on a Latam Airlines flight, Boeing has advised airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to conduct thorough seat inspections, citing a potential safety concern. The
Collapsed London Pizza Chain Mamma Dough Bought Out, Saving 47 Jobs, But Two Restaurants Will Close
Administrators have sold collapsed South London pizza chain Mamma Dough, saving 47 jobs, but two of its restaurants will close. Mamma Dough entered administration just before Christmas, blaming “soaring cost
Instagram Probes AI Accounts Sexualising Disabled People
Instagram and its parent company Meta have launched an investigation into AI-generated profiles on the platform that appear to sexualise disabled people. The move follows an investigation by the BBC,
