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
Duolingo Lays off 10% of its Contract Workers as the Company Puts More Faith in AI
Language-learning software giant Duolingo has announced a 10% reduction in its contractor workforce, signalling a shift towards increased integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations. According to a Duolingo
Snapchat Faces Backlash Over New Fees for Storing User Memories
Snapchat is facing widespread criticism from users after announcing plans to charge for storing older photos and videos saved on the app - a feature millions have long used for
Disney Agrees to Pay $43 Million to Settle Lawsuit Alleging it Paid Men More Than Women
Disney has agreed to a $43 million settlement in response to allegations that it paid female employees less than their male counterparts in comparable roles over nearly a decade. The
Trapped at Sea: Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Over Alleged Forced Labor
Muhammad Syafi’i will never forget the searing pain as hot oil splattered across his stomach, burning his skin through his clothes. He was a cook aboard a fishing vessel supplying
Stellantis Recalls 285,000 Sedans Over Side Curtain Airbag Safety Concerns
Stellantis, the multinational automotive corporation, is issuing a recall for nearly 285,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans across the United States due to potential safety hazards related to side
2024 Beer Trends: Bud Light Will Try to Bounce Back
As the beer industry navigates the ebbs and flows of 2023, the spotlight shifts to anticipated trends shaping the landscape in 2024, with Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), the producer of Bud
Indian Tax Agents Raid BBC for 2nd Day, After it Aired Documentary Critical of Modi
Indian tax agents conducted what they called "surveys" of BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai for a second consecutive day Wednesday, just weeks after the British broadcaster aired a documentary
Bahama Breeze to Shut Down All Restaurants After Three Decades
Bahama Breeze, the Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain, is set to close all of its outlets, bringing an end to a brand that has operated for more than 30 years. Its parent
Boeing Appoints New CEO Amidst Rising Losses and Operational Challenges
Boeing has appointed Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new CEO, effective August 8, following a reported core operating loss of $1.4 billion in the second quarter. This loss, more than
Big Tech Executives Warn Europe’s New AI Law Could Stifle Innovation
Top executives from Amazon and Meta have raised concerns that the European Union’s new AI regulations could hamper technological innovation. The EU approved its AI Act this week, coinciding with
Qatari Sheikh Jassim’s Interest Shifts to Tottenham Hotspur After Failed Man United Bid
After a failed attempt to take over Manchester United, Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim is now reportedly setting his sights on purchasing another Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. The wealthy Qatari
Toyota’s Hino Motors Reaches $1.6 Billion Diesel Emissions Settlement in the US
Toyota’s truck and engine manufacturing subsidiary, Hino Motors, has agreed to a $1.6 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over fraudulent diesel emissions practices. The agreement includes criminal and civil penalties
Google Reportedly Benchmarks Gemini AI Against Anthropic’s Claude Amid Ethical Concerns
In the escalating competition for AI supremacy, Google is reportedly using Anthropic’s Claude to benchmark and enhance its Gemini AI. This practice has raised questions about ethics and compliance in
Tokyo Introduces Instant Fines for Littering in Busy Tourist District
Authorities in Tokyo have begun enforcing on-the-spot penalties for littering in the popular district of Shibuya as part of efforts to address growing waste management concerns linked to rising tourist
Nike Faces Backlash After Significant Layoffs in Sustainability Teams
Nike has faced intense scrutiny after implementing substantial layoffs, including significant cuts to its sustainability teams, earlier this year in an effort to reduce costs. This move came ahead of
Subaru’s Starlink System Vulnerability Exposed Millions of Vehicles to Hacking and Tracking
Security researchers have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in Subaru’s Starlink system, exposing millions of vehicles to potential remote hacking and extensive location tracking. While Subaru denies selling location data, the findings
Airbnb Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Camera Incidents
Airbnb is under fire again after a woman discovered she was secretly recorded undressing at a rental property. This incident, like many others before it, has raised serious concerns about
YouTube Introduces Handles Like Other Social Media, Plans to Launch in November
YouTube, an American online video-sharing and social media platform will be introducing handles for members of its community by 14 November 2022. For a long time, most popular social media
Elon Musk’s $139bn Tesla Pay Deal Reinstated After Delaware Supreme Court Ruling
The Delaware Supreme Court has reinstated a controversial pay package awarded to Tesla chief executive Elon Musk in 2018, ending a lengthy legal battle that had seen the deal struck
