Cathay Pacific’s A350 Engine Defect Poses Risk of Extensive Damage, Say Hong Kong Investigators
Hong Kong aviation investigators have revealed that an engine defect discovered on Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 fleet earlier this month could have led to "extensive damage" if left unaddressed. The
TwitterDown: Elon Musk Announces Temporary Read Limits on Twitter
Twitter users in multiple countries encountered difficulties accessing the social media platform on Saturday, leading to widespread outages and delays. The hashtags "#TwitterDown" and "Rate Limit Exceeded" quickly became top
Amazon Raises Wages and Offers Free Prime to Workers
Seattle, Washington – Amazon has announced significant changes to its benefits package for US warehouse and transportation workers. In addition to increasing wages by at least $1.50 per hour, the
ARM Appoints New CEO and Executive Director as Part of Strategic Leadership Shift
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM), one of Nigeria’s leading investment firms, has announced a key leadership transition set to take effect in July 2025. Wale Odutola has been
This Electric Car Battery Takes Less Than 5 Minutes to Charge
A British startup, Nyobolt, has unveiled a groundbreaking 35kWh lithium-ion battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in just over four and a half minutes, addressing a major frustration
Wizz Air’s ‘All You Can Fly’ Subscription Divides Travelers: Is It Worth the Hype?
Wizz Air’s new “All You Can Fly” subscription, offering unlimited flights for an annual fee of €499 (£426), has sparked mixed reactions among passengers. While some praise the deal for
Judge Blocks Elon Musk’s Multibillion-Dollar Tesla Pay Package Again
A Delaware court has once again blocked Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s massive compensation plan, estimated at $101 billion in stock options, despite approval from Tesla shareholders earlier this year. The
Zimbabwe to Mint Gold Coins to Tackle Rising Prices
In an attempt to curb the soaring rate of inflation in the face of a slump in its currency, Zimbabwe is on the verge of introducing gold coins later in
Alex Jones Ordered to Liquidate Personal Assets to Settle Sandy Hook Debt
In a significant ruling, a judge has ordered the liquidation of Infowars host Alex Jones' personal assets, potentially paving the way for compensation to the families of the victims of
Meta Apologizes, Resolves Instagram Reels Glitch Showing Graphic Videos
Meta has issued an apology after a technical glitch led to Instagram Reels recommending violent and graphic content to users. In a statement, a Meta spokesperson confirmed that the issue
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,
Brazil Sues Chinese Carmaker BYD Over Alleged Slave-Like Labour Conditions
Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and two of its contractors, accusing them of subjecting workers to conditions akin to modern-day slavery during the
YouTube Enforces Stricter Rules on Gambling Content
YouTube has announced a crackdown on content promoting unapproved gambling websites as online betting continues to expand in the United States. The platform revealed on Tuesday that it will now
Capital One Makes a Bold Move, Acquires Discover Financial Services in $35.3 Billion Deal
Capital One, a major player in the financial services industry, has announced its acquisition of Discover Financial Services for a whopping $35.3 billion in an all-stock transaction. This strategic move
Swatch Defends Watch Launch After Crowds Trigger Chaos At Stores Worldwide
Swatch chief executive Nick Hayek Jr has defended the company’s latest product launch after large crowds caused disruptions at several stores across the world. The chaos followed the release of
First Bank Secures Approval for 43-Storey Headquarters at Eko Atlantic
First Bank of Nigeria has received official approval from the Lagos State government to commence the construction of its 43-storey headquarters at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos. The certificate of
Bud Light Boycott Costs Anheuser-Busch InBev Over $1 Billion in Lost Sales
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, faced a significant setback, potentially losing over $1.4 billion in sales due to a boycott following its brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to
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
Boeing Faces Criticism Over ‘Sweetheart’ Plea Deal in 737 Max Crash Cases
The US Justice Department is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement with Boeing that would involve a corporate monitor and a fine in exchange for a guilty plea to criminal
Apple Faces $900 Million Hit from Tariffs as iPhone Production Shifts to India
Apple could incur an additional $900 million in costs this quarter due to tariffs, CEO Tim Cook revealed on Thursday, marking one of the company’s most significant financial impacts yet
