More States Want to Let Kids Work as Bartenders
Child labour protection laws are facing a rollback in several states across the United States, with more states now allowing teenagers to serve alcohol at bars and restaurants. According to
Use it or Lose It: Google Says it Will Delete Inactive Accounts
Google has announced its plans to delete inactive accounts that have been dormant for at least two years, as part of an effort to mitigate security risks. While the updated
Starbucks Illegally Fired US Workers Over Union, Judge Rules
Starbucks illegally fired six workers in New York state in a pushback against unions, a US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled. As reported on BBC, the judge
Chinese Police Detain Evergrande Wealth Staff Amid Financial Troubles
Chinese authorities have detained several staff members of Evergrande's wealth management unit following the company's failure to repay investors. This marks the first criminal investigation against the embattled property developer
Apple Announces Record $110 Billion Share Buyback Amidst Declining iPhone Sales
Apple has revealed its first-quarter revenue of $90.8 billion, marking a 4% decrease year-over-year, signalling challenges in growth, particularly in the Chinese market, amidst an uncertain economic landscape. In response
Publicis, Omnicom, and Coca-Cola Shine at 2024 Cannes Lions Grand Finale
The grand finale of the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity celebrated numerous global brands for their exceptional contributions to the creative industry over the past year. The week-long
Redbox Owner Chicken Soup for the Soul Files for Bankruptcy
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), the parent company of Redbox, has filed for bankruptcy following prolonged financial difficulties. The company, known for its iconic red DVD rental kiosks,
‘GTA 6’ Now Finally Has a Release Year
Take-Two just had an earnings report out, and there is one particular section that appears to be quite attention-grabbing. Looking ahead to the future, Take-Two says that Fiscal 2025 is
China Tightens Export Rules for Crucial Rare Earths
China has announced stricter export regulations on rare earth materials - essential components in the production of high-tech goods such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense equipment. The move, unveiled
50 Cent Acquires 985,000-Square-Foot Property for G-Unit Film Division
50 Cent has made a massive investment in Hollywood by purchasing a 985,000-square-foot property, which he plans to develop into a studio for G-Unit Film Division. In a video shared
Toyota to Replace Engines in 100,000 Tundra Trucks and Lexus SUVs
In a significant recall, Toyota has announced that it will replace the engines in nearly 100,000 Tundra pickups and around 3,500 Lexus luxury SUVs due to a defect that could
ANZ Bank Apologises After Staff Learn of Job Cuts Through Mistaken Email
ANZ, one of Australia’s largest banks, has apologised to employees after some staff were mistakenly informed they had lost their jobs through an automated email. The message, which instructed recipients
Cash App Founder, Bob Lee Stabbed to Death in San Francisco
Bob Lee, founder of mobile payment service Cash App, has been stabbed to death in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, according to reports. Lee, 43, was reported to have been
How WhatsApp Generates Revenue Without Charging Users
Despite being free to use for nearly three billion people worldwide, WhatsApp employs a series of strategies to generate substantial revenue. Owned by tech giant Meta, WhatsApp primarily makes money
Chipotle Introduces New Adobo Ranch Dip, Its First in Five Years
Chipotle is spicing up its menu with the launch of a new dip - Adobo Ranch - marking the chain’s first dip addition in half a decade. Starting June 17,
Starbucks Drops Olive Oil-Infused Coffee Line
Starbucks will discontinue its Oleato range of olive oil-infused coffees in the U.S. and Canada starting in early November, as the coffee chain’s new leadership moves to simplify its offerings.
Bill Gates Pledges to Donate Nearly All His Wealth and Wind Down Gates Foundation by 2045
Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced a bold plan to give away the majority of his fortune - estimated at $200 billion - within the next two
Netflix is Testing a New OpenAI-Powered Search
Netflix has begun testing a new search feature powered by OpenAI technology, aiming to give subscribers a more intuitive and personalised way to find content on the platform. According to
Netflix Sees Surge in Sign-Ups Amid Password Crackdown
Netflix experienced a significant surge in new subscriptions at the end of last year, driven by the company's efforts to crack down on password-sharing. The streaming giant added over 13.1
Junk Fees: US Names and Shames Airlines Over Family Seating
US airlines are being called out for their family seating fees as calls grow from the Biden administration to cut back on so-called junk fees. As reported on BBC, the
