Starbucks Revamps Barista Dress Code in Bid to Reinforce Brand Identity
Starbucks is updating its barista dress code across North America, introducing a stricter uniform policy aimed at reinforcing its brand image and enhancing the in-store customer experience. Beginning May 12,
Roblox Has a Stunning 70 Million Users, but it Still Has to Prove Itself to Wall Street
Roblox, the virtual gaming platform, is poised to present its first-quarter earnings report, aiming to convince Wall Street of its continued growth potential despite recent setbacks. With a staggering 70
Kanye West Dropped by Balenciaga
Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially severed ties with Kanye West following a series of anti-Semitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper, according to a report from Women’s Wear
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
X Moves To Block Grok From Altering Photos Of Real People After Global Backlash
Social media platform X has announced new restrictions on its AI tool, Grok, following widespread criticism over its use in creating sexualised deepfake images. The company confirmed it has introduced
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk and X Over Canceled Talk Show Deal
In a recent legal move, former CNN anchor Don Lemon has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X, accusing them of cancelling a planned talk show partnership. The lawsuit,
Tesla Cybertruck Prototype Encounters Breakdown During Testing
As Tesla's anticipated production launch of the Cybertruck draws near, the electric automaker's testing program has brought an unexpected incident to light. A Cybertruck release candidate was found stranded on
Airline Resurgence: Unexpected Hotspots Drive Asia’s Aviation Boom
In a remarkable turn of events, India's Tata Group's acquisition of the country's long-struggling national carrier, Air India, is proving to be a pivotal moment in the aviation industry, igniting
Meta Apologises for Auto-Translation Error That Falsely Announced Indian Politician’s Death
Meta has issued a public apology after an auto-translation error on its Instagram platform incorrectly announced the death of Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, India. The tech firm confirmed
Tesla Expands to Saudi Arabia Amid Declining Global Sales
Electric vehicle giant Tesla is set to launch in Saudi Arabia, marking its entry into the oil-rich kingdom at a time when its global sales are struggling. The company announced
Google Agrees to $392 Million Settlement With 40 States Over Location Tracking Practices
Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday. As reported
The New York Times Signs AI Content Licensing Deal with Amazon
The New York Times has entered into a multi-year agreement with Amazon to license its newsroom content for artificial intelligence (AI) training, marking a major shift in the media giant’s
Google’s Answer to Microsoft Copilot is Finally Here
Google has expanded its AI offerings with the introduction of Google Duet, a plug-in designed to cater to corporate teams seeking optimized functionalities in their workspace. Available for a subscription
Marissa Mayer Figures Yahoo Could’ve Done Better Buying Netflix Instead of Tumblr
During her tenure as CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer admits that the company's $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr in 2013 was not the best decision. Mayer revealed in an interview
Poppy Harlow Bids Farewell to CNN After Nearly Two Decades
After nearly two decades of service, Poppy Harlow, the seasoned CNN anchor, announced her departure from the network on Friday, marking the end of an era. In an email addressed
Nvidia to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI to Power Next-Generation AI Systems
Nvidia has announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, in what both firms describe as a strategic partnership aimed at building the next
Berkshire Hathaway Cash Reserves Surge to $325 Billion Amid Apple, Bank of America Stock Sales; Operating Profits Decline
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, increased its cash reserves to an unprecedented $325.2 billion in the third quarter as the investment firm scaled back its stock holdings, notably reducing
The End of the Swipe: New York City Prepares to Say Goodbye to the MetroCard
For more than 30 years, the ritual has been the same. You step up to the turnstile, swipe your blue-and-yellow MetroCard, and hope you’ve nailed the perfect speed. Too fast,
Haribo Recalls Sweets in the Netherlands After Cannabis Traces Discovered
German confectionery brand Haribo has issued a recall of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after some packs were found to contain traces of cannabis. The recall was
Disney Gives Up on a Major Investment
While Disney may be the happiest place on earth in the hearts and minds of many people, the business itself is not having such a happy week. As reported on
