99-Year-Old Trucking Company Yellow Shuts Down, Putting 30,000 Out of Work
Yellow Corp., a longstanding trucking company with a 99-year history, has made a sudden decision to halt all operations, resulting in the layoff of its entire workforce, totalling 30,000 employees.
Warren Buffett Issues Stark Warning on AI, Likens It to Nuclear Weapons
At Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, Warren Buffett, the revered 93-year-old chairman, and CEO, compared the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) to that of nuclear weapons,
itel Unveils S25 Ultra Smartphone, Redefining Affordable Technology
itel has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering affordable yet high-quality technology with the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the itel S25 Ultra. The new device blends premium features with
Dior Appoints BTS Star Jimin as a Global Brand Ambassador
Dior has named BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador, a move that further signals South Korea's growing importance to the world's biggest luxury fashion houses. Announcing the partnership
Early Version of Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain as Copyright Expires
As of January 1, 2024, a historic moment has unfolded in the world of entertainment, as an early version of Mickey Mouse, featured in Walt Disney's 1928 short film "Steamboat
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s Highly Anticipated Showdown to be Streamed on X
The long-anticipated face-off between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg is set to take place on X, formerly known as Twitter, according to Musk's recent tweets. The platform's owner
Microsoft Considered Shutting Down Xbox Before Major Studio Acquisitions
Microsoft's gaming division faced a pivotal moment in 2021 when CEO Satya Nadella weighed the possibility of shutting down Xbox. Instead, Nadella made a high-stakes decision to double down on
eBay to Pay $3 Million After Former Employees Sent Live Insects and a Bloody Pig Mask to Harass a Couple
eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million criminal penalty in the wake of a harassment campaign orchestrated by former employees against a Massachusetts couple who ran a newsletter critical
Samsung Faces Backlash Over Ads on Family Hub Refrigerator Screens
Samsung is under fire after beginning a pilot program that places advertisements on the screens of its Family Hub smart refrigerators in the United States. The move, which turns the
Two Prominent Real Estate Brokers and Their Brother Charged in Sex Trafficking Case
Three brothers, prominent real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, alongside their sibling Alon, have been charged in a disturbing federal sex trafficking case that allegedly spans over a decade.
Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI After Publication of Emails
Elon Musk has moved to dismiss his lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, bringing an end to a legal dispute that has lasted several months between the co-founders of
Mars Removes Controversial Colour Additive from US Skittles
Mars Inc. has officially discontinued the use of titanium dioxide - a colour additive banned in the European Union in 2022 - in its Skittles candies sold in the United
Instagram Makes a U-turn on TikTok-Style Revamp
Social media giant, Instagram has announced that it will be pausing the rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new
Accenture to Acquire Udacity to Build a Learning Platform Focused on AI
Accenture revealed its acquisition of the learning platform Udacity today, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its offerings in AI-focused education. While the financial details of the acquisition were not
Persistent Building Collapses in Lagos: A Reflection of Systemic Failures and Negligence
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling megacity, continues to grapple with a disturbing trend of frequent building collapses, with an average of one incident occurring every two weeks this year. While the economic
Security Researchers Alerted Apple to AirDrop Vulnerabilities in 2019, as Chinese Authorities Exploit Flaws
Researchers revealed that they warned Apple about potential vulnerabilities in its AirDrop wireless sharing feature as early as 2019, a revelation that comes in the wake of Chinese authorities allegedly
Uber Files Lawsuit Against DoorDash Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
The rivalry in the food delivery industry has escalated as Uber has taken legal action against DoorDash, accusing its competitor of engaging in anti-competitive practices that allegedly limit restaurant choices
Investigation Underway into Rare Dutch Roll Incident on Boeing 737 Max 8
Federal authorities and Boeing are investigating a rare and unsafe oscillation experienced by a Boeing 737 Max 8 during a recent Southwest Airlines flight. The flight, designated as Southwest 746,
TikTok owner ByteDance is Retreating From Gaming and Laying Off Hundreds
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant renowned for its ownership of TikTok, is making a strategic shift away from the gaming industry, resulting in a significant reduction of its workforce. The
Over 2,000 Jobs on the Line as Ocado to Shut Hatfield Facility
Ocado is set to shut one of its biggest customer fulfilment centres, putting at risk the jobs of some 2,300 staff who work there. The online retailer said its Hatfield
