Why Walmart is Closing Half its Stores in Chicago
Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of the retail giant’s high-profile commitment in 2020 to expand in the city as part of its corporate racial
‘We Can’t Do Without Them’: U.S. Businesses Alarmed as Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Threatens Workforce
As former President Donald Trump intensifies his push for a sweeping immigration crackdown, American businesses are raising red flags, warning that the policy shift could leave critical gaps in the
Electric SUV Maker Fisker Files for Bankruptcy
Electric vehicle startup Fisker has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced on Tuesday. The move follows warnings earlier this year about its financial instability, with the company admitting in February
Rolex Watch Prices Soar in 2025 Amid Rising Gold Costs
The price of Rolex watches, already a symbol of luxury, has climbed even higher in 2025, with surging gold prices driving significant increases for the brand's gold models. According to
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
UK Watchdog Considers Forcing Google to Offer Rival Search Engine Options
Google could soon be required to provide UK users with more choice over which search engine they use, following a fresh investigation by the country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Families of Air India Crash Victims Sue Boeing and Honeywell Over Alleged Faulty Parts
The families of four victims of the Air India Flight 171 crash have filed a lawsuit in the United States against aerospace giants Boeing and Honeywell, alleging that faulty aircraft
Kentucky Bourbon Faces Market Slowdown After Decade of Growth
Kentucky bourbon, long celebrated as a hallmark of American culture, is facing a sharp downturn after more than a decade of rapid growth. Once a post-recession success story, the industry
Kakao Founder Arrested on Stock Manipulation Charges
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested on Tuesday over allegations of manipulating stocks during the acquisition of a K-Pop agency last year.
Pirates Attack Danish Ship in Gulf of Guinea, Kidnap Crew
An oil and chemical tanker hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea has been located off the coast of Sao Tome and Principe, but part of the crew has been kidnapped,
Cryptocurrency Market Cap Crashes to New Low
Cryptocurrency market cap has crashed further as Bitcoin and several other top crypto prices hit new lows. The global crypto market cap is now just $1.38 trillion, a 6.44% decrease
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over TikTok Lite’s Addictive Features
European Union officials are issuing stern warnings to TikTok, threatening the social media platform with substantial fines and the suspension of certain features of its new spinoff app, TikTok Lite,
Police Employ GPS-Tracking Darts for Fleeing Vehicles to Curb High-Speed Pursuits
Law enforcement agencies nationwide are embracing innovative technology to mitigate the risks associated with high-speed pursuits, opting for GPS-tracking darts as a safer alternative to dangerous chases. Inspired by tactics
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
YouTube Accused of Failing to Tackle Fake Elon Musk Livestream Scams
Popular video sharing and social media platform, Youtube has received knocks for failing to tackle a network of cyber-criminals streaming fake Elon Musk videos to scam unknowing viewers.The criminals behind
Tech Layoffs: PayPal Cuts 2,000 Jobs as Global Economy Weakens
PayPal is shedding around 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workers, as it becomes the latest big tech firm to cut costs. As reported on BBC, the online payments company
China’s Economy Skids as Lockdowns Hit Factories, Retailers
China's retail and factory activity fell sharply in April as wide COVID-19 lockdowns confined workers and consumers to their homes and severely disrupted supply chains, casting a long shadow over
Kellogg Shares Surge Amid Reports of $3 Billion Takeover Talks with Ferrero
Shares of WK Kellogg Co soared on Wednesday following reports that Italian confectionery giant Ferrero is in advanced talks to acquire the U.S. breakfast cereal maker in a deal estimated
Apple Reaches Landmark Labor Agreement in the US
Apple has reached a tentative labour agreement with the union representing retail workers at its Towson, Maryland store, marking the first US labour deal for any of the tech giant's
Revealed! The Mobile Phone Bill Gates Uses Everyday
Have you ever cast your mind on the specific mobile phone that American business magnate, billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates uses?The cat has finally been let out of
