Champagne Sales Lose Fizz in 2023 After Covid-Era Peak
Champagne sales have experienced a downturn in 2023, stepping back from the record-breaking heights achieved in the Covid-19 era. The Comité Champagne, representing over 16,000 winegrowers and 320 Champagne houses,
Geely Launches Second Batch of Satellites to Enhance Navigation for Autonomous Cars
Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group announced the successful launch of 11 low-earth orbit satellites, marking its second dispatch as part of an initiative to bolster navigation capabilities for autonomous vehicles.
China to Impose Export Restrictions on Antimony, Escalating Critical Mineral Controls
China has announced new export restrictions on antimony and related elements, citing national security concerns in its latest move to tighten control over critical minerals where it holds a dominant
Sony Plans Theatrical Re-release of Spider-Man Movies to Celebrate Columbia Pictures’ 100th Anniversary
As part of its commemoration of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary, Sony has announced the theatrical re-release of several iconic Spider-Man films, treating fans to a nostalgic journey through the web-slinger's
Elon Musk’s Wealth Hits Unprecedented High of $350 Billion
Elon Musk's fortune has reached an all-time high, with the billionaire now worth an estimated $347.8 billion, according to Bloomberg. This new milestone surpasses his previous record set in November
Penguin Scraps $2.2bn Deal to Buy Rival Publisher
Publishing giant Penguin Random House has scrapped a $2.2bn (£1.9bn) planned takeover of rival Simon & Schuster. As reported by the BBC, last month, a US court blocked the deal,
Dutch Court Overturns Landmark Emissions Ruling Against Shell in Climate Case
In a pivotal legal decision, a Dutch court has overturned a prior ruling that required oil giant Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45%, dealing a setback to environmental
South Korea’s Amazon equivalent Coupang Confirms Major Data Breach Affecting Nearly 34 Million Accounts
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has confirmed a massive data breach that may have exposed personal details from almost 34 million customer accounts, prompting a national investigation and renewed scrutiny
Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Sets New Record With $54.7m Sale
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait has sold for $54.7 million (£41.8 million), setting a new global auction record for an artwork by a woman. The painting, created in the 1940s
Disney’s Hulu + Live TV and Fubo Announce Merger, Ending Venu Sports Lawsuit
In a surprising move, Disney’s Hulu + Live TV service and streaming platform Fubo have announced a merger, creating one of the largest pay-TV streaming providers in the U.S. The
Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Pushed Back to November 2026
Rockstar Games has announced another delay to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, shifting its launch date to 19 November 2026. The highly anticipated title was originally slated for
Coca-Cola Launches Lagos Recycling Hub to Process 13,000 Metric Tons of Plastic Annually
Coca-Cola has inaugurated a new Packaging Collection Hub in Lagos, Nigeria, with the capacity to process up to 13,000 metric tons of plastic bottles each year. The initiative is part
Ashton Kutcher’s Tech Investments Made Him Millions — Now He Only Takes ‘Roles That I Want to Play’
Ashton Kutcher is making a comeback of sorts, reprising his star-making role as Michael Kelso on “That ’90s Show.” But the 44-year-old didn’t take the Netflix show because he needed
Germany Risks Falling Back into Recession as Car Industry Sputters
Europe's largest economy, Germany, experienced a significant decline in industrial production in June, with a sharp 1.5% drop compared to the previous month. The slump was primarily driven by a
Twitter’s Blue Ticks Disappear as Musk Attacks NY Times
The New York Times has lost its blue tick on Twitter after it said it would not pay to remain verified. As reported on BBC, Twitter has started removing verification
Tech Giants Join Forces for Chromium Browser Alliance Under Linux Foundation
A new collaboration to strengthen the development and innovation of Chromium-based browsers has been unveiled by the Linux Foundation. Named the "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers," the alliance includes tech heavyweights
Surgeon General Demands Warning Label on Social Media Apps
In an unprecedented move, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called on Congress to mandate warning labels on social media apps, likening the threat they pose to children's mental health
Google Unveils Gemini, Its Cutting-Edge AI Model, in Bid to Rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT Dominance
In a strategic move to compete in the dynamic field of generative artificial intelligence, Google has launched Gemini, touted as its most advanced AI model to date. The tech giant
North Face and Cartier Hit by Cyber Attacks as Wave of Retail Breaches Grows
Fashion and luxury retail giants The North Face and Cartier have confirmed that customer data was stolen in recent cyber attacks, marking the latest in a growing list of high-profile
Nike CEO John Donahoe Says Breaking Up With China Would be ‘Disastrous’
Nike CEO John Donahoe addressed the rising geopolitical tensions with China, emphasizing that severing ties with the region would have catastrophic consequences for global trade. Speaking at the CNBC CEO
