Inflation Pressures Ease a Bit as Consumer Prices Rose 8.5% in July, Less Than Expected
Prices that consumers pay for a variety of goods and services rose 8.5% in July from a year ago, a slowing pace from the previous month due largely to a
End of an Era for Electronics Giant Toshiba
Japan's renowned electronics giant, Toshiba, has officially delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing a chapter that spanned 74 years and once symbolized the pinnacle of Japan's electronic dominance. The
The Glittering Illusion: How a Jewellery Tycoon Vanished After a £170m Diamond Scam
For years, Vashi Dominguez dazzled investors and customers alike with the promise of diamonds, glamour, and innovation. He sold himself not only as a diamond dealer to the wealthy but
Instagram Introduces New Features to Combat Sextortion Scams
Instagram has rolled out new safety features designed to curb sextortion, a rising form of online exploitation where scammers trick users, often teens, into sharing intimate images before blackmailing them.
Phil Spencer Confirms Plans to Expand Xbox Games to Multiple Platforms
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has confirmed that more Xbox-exclusive games will soon become available on other platforms, including rival consoles like the PlayStation 5. The announcement came during
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots, Downgrade 140 Captains Amid Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough around 270 pilots and demote 140 captains as part of efforts to streamline operations and cut costs. The move comes as the low-cost
US Returns Over 40 ‘Stolen’ Antiquities to Italy
In a symbolic step toward combating the illicit trade of stolen art, New York authorities returned a collection of 42 valuable antiquities, valued at nearly $3.5 million, to Italy on
Samsung Introduces Mid-Range AI-Powered Galaxy A Series to Intensify Competition
Samsung has expanded the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its smartphones with the launch of mid-range Galaxy A series devices, intensifying competition in the mobile market. For the first time,
Blizzard and NetEase Resolve Dispute, ‘World of Warcraft’ Returns to China
In a significant development for gaming enthusiasts in China, Blizzard Entertainment and NetEase have announced the resolution of their dispute, paving the way for the return of iconic titles such
Microsoft to Retire Remote Desktop App, Shifts Users to Windows App
Microsoft has announced plans to discontinue its Remote Desktop app for Windows, urging users to switch to the Windows App for remote access needs. According to Microsoft, support for the
AstraZeneca Halts £200m Cambridge Expansion Amid Growing Pressure on UK Pharma Sector
AstraZeneca has paused its planned £200 million investment to expand its Cambridge research site, dealing another setback to the UK’s pharmaceutical industry just days after US rival Merck scrapped a
Jack Dorsey Launches New Social Media Platform ‘Bluesky’ on Android to Rival Twitter
Bluesky, a new social media platform created by Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s co-founder and former CEO, is now available for Android users. Unlike Twitter, which is owned by Elon Musk, Bluesky
Samsung Set to Launch ‘Galaxy Glass’ Mixed Reality Headset, Rivaling Apple’s Vision Pro
In a bid to challenge Apple's upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Samsung is reportedly accelerating the launch of its own mixed reality device, the 'Galaxy Glass.' Originally scheduled for
AT&T Data Breach Exposes Call and Text Records of Millions
Massive Data Breach Affects AT&T Customers' Call and Text Records In a significant data breach, AT&T has revealed that the call and text message records of tens of millions of
Texas Attorney General Sues General Motors Over Alleged Illegal Sale of Driver Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), accusing the automaker of unlawfully collecting and selling drivers' data without their consent. The lawsuit, filed on
Germany Introduces New Chancenkarte Visa to Attract Skilled Workers
Germany has launched a new visa program aimed at making it easier for skilled workers from outside the European Union to immigrate. The Chancenkarte, or "Opportunity Card," was introduced to
Fortnite Makes Mobile Comeback After Four-Year Hiatus
Fortnite, one of the most popular video games globally, has returned to mobile devices after a four-year absence. The game is now accessible on Android phones via the newly launched
American Airlines Pilot Contract Offer Increases to $9 Billion Following United Agreement
American Airlines (AAL) has decided to raise its pilot contract offer by more than a billion dollars to align it with the tentative agreement that United Airlines reached with its
World’s Richest Man Elon Musk Leaves Jeff Bezos in the Dust by $237 Billion
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, capped an extraordinary 2024 with a jaw-dropping surge in his wealth, widening the gap between himself and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to a staggering
Britain is Banking on This $3 Trillion Cash Cow to Revive its Economy
The UK government aims to boost the economy by leveraging the country's pension savings, with nine major pension providers agreeing to increase investments in high-growth UK companies, potentially unlocking £50
