UK Pizza Hut Operator Seeks Over £10m Amid Tax Hikes and Rising Costs
The operator of Pizza Hut’s dine-in restaurants across the UK, Heart With Smart (HWS), is looking to raise over £10 million to counter the financial strain caused by recent tax
Tesla Recalls 380,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Power Steering Assist Issue
Tesla is recalling nearly 380,000 vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure that could make steering more difficult, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk
Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit With US School District
Meta has reached a settlement with a school district in the United States that accused social media companies of contributing to a growing mental health crisis among students. The case
Elon Musk Backs Gina Carano in Legal Battle Against Disney
In a surprising turn of events, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has thrown his support behind actress Gina Carano in her legal dispute with Disney and Lucasfilm. Carano, known for her
4chan and Kiwi Farms Sue Ofcom in U.S. Over UK Online Safety Act
The operators of controversial online forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms have filed a lawsuit in the United States against UK regulator Ofcom, challenging its authority to enforce the Online Safety
$220m: FCCPC Replies WhatsApp Over Nigeria Exit Threat
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to Meta's recent threat to withdraw WhatsApp services from Nigeria, characterizing it as an attempt to sway public opinion and
Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Dominate Global Smartphone Sales, Claim Entire Top 10 Spots
In a display of dominance, Apple and Samsung have emerged as the top-selling smartphone manufacturers in the first quarter of 2024, completely monopolizing Counterpoint's latest global top 10 list. Notably,
Carmart Africa Launches Car Price Checker to Tackle Vehicle Price Inflation in Nigeria
Carmart Africa has introduced a groundbreaking solution to address inflated car prices in Nigeria with the launch of its Car Price Checker and Car Valuation Tool. This innovative resource aims
Zuckerberg Faces Jury Over Kids’ Online Harm
In a packed courtroom in Los Angeles, Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand this week to confront one of the most consequential questions facing the tech industry: did social media
Apple to Unveil First Generative AI iPhone at September 9 Event
Apple has officially announced the date for its next major event, where the highly anticipated iPhone 16 is expected to make its debut. The event, tagged with the theme “It’s
Qantas Hit by Data Breach Affecting Up to Six Million Customers
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a cyberattack on a third-party customer service platform that may have compromised the personal information of up to six million individuals. The breach was detected
Starbucks Unveils Ambitious Plan to Launch Two New Stores Weekly in India, Aiming for 1,000 Stores by 2028
In a strategic move to tap into the surging demand for coffee in India, Starbucks has outlined plans to open 1,000 stores in the country by 2028, averaging the launch
Anticipation Builds as Rockstar Teases Possible GTA 6 Announcement and Trailer Release
The much-anticipated unveiling of Grand Theft Auto 6 is on the horizon, according to recent reports, with Rockstar Games expected to announce the game as early as this week, followed
JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays and Unrealistic Scheduling
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a $2 million fine on JetBlue Airways for operating chronically delayed flights and maintaining unrealistic flight schedules. This marks the first time
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Jobberman and Experts Offer Growth Strategies for Businesses
As businesses brace for the challenges of 2025, industry leaders and economic experts have urged executives to adopt strategic adaptability, high agency, and proactive planning to ensure sustainability. These insights
People Can Fly Halts Development on Two Projects, Announces Layoffs
Game development studio People Can Fly has announced the suspension of two major titles - Project Gemini and Project Bifrost - and confirmed that staff reductions will follow as a
US Court Rules Uber and Lyft Workers are Contractors
A US court has ruled that "gig" economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors in the state of California. As reported on BBC,
Chevron to Relocate Headquarters from California to Houston
Chevron has announced plans to move its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas, marking the first time in over a century that the energy giant will not be
Disney Overtakes Netflix in Race For Subscribers
Disney will launch a new ad-supported streaming service in the US in December, as it overtakes Netflix in the race for paid subscribers. As reported by BBC, the firm reported
Picasso Masterpiece Depicting His Young Mistress Could Sell for Over $120 Million at Auction
A masterpiece by Pablo Picasso titled "Femme à la montre" is poised to make history at auction this fall, with expectations of fetching over $120 million. The 1932 oil painting
