US Government and States Launch Landmark Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Over iPhone Monopoly Allegations
In a groundbreaking move, the US Justice Department, alongside over a dozen states, has initiated a significant antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of unlawfully monopolizing the smartphone
Rare Copy of US Constitution Fetches $9 Million at Auction
A rare 237-year-old copy of the US Constitution has been sold for $9 million at an auction, following its discovery in an old filing cabinet in North Carolina. The historic
Washington Investigates Tesla’s ‘Elon Mode’ Autopilot
U.S. highway safety regulators are launching an investigation into a potentially hidden feature within Tesla's Autopilot software. This feature, informally referred to as "Elon mode," can reportedly disable the safety
WhatsApp Lowers Minimum Age to 13 in Europe, Drawing Criticism
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has adjusted the minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, reducing it from 16 to 13 years old. This alteration, implemented across
Berkshire Hathaway Achieves $1 Trillion Market Value, First US Non-Tech Firm to Reach Milestone
In a groundbreaking achievement, Berkshire Hathaway has become the first U.S. company outside the technology sector to reach a market value of $1 trillion. This milestone was briefly realized on
Climate Scientist Awarded Over $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit Against Conservative Writers
After more than a decade of legal battle, climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded more than $1 million in a defamation lawsuit he brought against a former scholar and
Kanye West: Adidas Investigates After Claims of ‘Toxic’ Behaviour
Adidas has launched an investigation into reports that controversial rapper Kanye West created a "toxic environment" when he was working with the brand. Rolling Stone reported claims from some workers
Disney Announces Price Hikes for Streaming Services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
Disney has announced upcoming price increases for its streaming services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The new pricing will take effect on October 17, 2024, as the company navigates a challenging
Google Launches an AI Coding Bot for Android developers
Google has unveiled Studio Bot, an AI-powered coding tool designed to assist Android developers with generating code, fixing errors, and answering questions about Android. The bot will be built on
Amazon Tells Workers they Must Come to the Office 5 Days a Week
Amazon has announced that its corporate employees will be required to return to the office five days a week, beginning January 2, 2025, marking a significant shift from its current
Google’s Search Dominance Faces New Challenges Amid Rising Competition
Google, once synonymous with internet search, is seeing its long-held dominance of the U.S. search market gradually weaken. For the first time in decades, Google is projected to lose its
MOD Pizza Acquired by Elite Restaurant Group to Avert Bankruptcy
MOD Pizza, the popular fast-casual chain known for its customizable pizzas, announced on Wednesday that it has been acquired by Elite Restaurant Group in a strategic move aimed at preventing
AT&T Resolves Software Issue Behind Wireless Service Outage, Apologizes for Disruption
AT&T has announced that it has resolved a software issue that caused a disruption in wireless service for some customers on Tuesday. The company, which has faced multiple outages this
D.C. Couple Files $60M Lawsuit Against Amazon and Delivery Service Following Accident
A D.C. couple has initiated a $60 million lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland-based delivery service after a pedestrian accident left the woman with severe injuries, as captured in video
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
Outraged First Bank Shareholders Seek to Stop ‘Strange’ N350bn Private Placement
Shareholders of First Bank, Nigeria's oldest financial institution, are raising alarms over plans to execute a private placement valued at ₦350 billion. Many believe the move, spearheaded by Femi Otedola,
Meta Tightens Teen Safety Measures, Removes Over 600,000 Inappropriate Accounts
Meta has announced a new wave of teen safety initiatives on its platforms, alongside a major crackdown on accounts linked to inappropriate interactions with minors. The tech giant, which owns
Stellantis Recalls 375,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Fire Risk, Advises Owners to Park Outside
Automaker Stellantis is recalling approximately 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide due to a battery defect linked to vehicle fires. The company is urging affected owners to park their vehicles
Meta’s User Numbers Bounce Back After Controversial Changes, But TikTok’s Fate Could Impact Future Growth
Meta, under Mark Zuckerberg's leadership, has experienced a series of controversial changes recently, including the removal of fact-checkers, a shift towards free speech, and the elimination of diversity and inclusion
Bereaved Mother Leads Fight For Accountability From TikTok
In a packed courtroom in the United States, Ellen Roome sat quietly, clutching a photo of her son, Julian “Jools” Sweeney. It was the first day of a legal battle
