Boeing to Avoid Criminal Trial in U.S. Deal Over Fatal 737 Max Crashes
Boeing will not face a criminal trial over the two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft, under a proposed agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will
Australia Bans TikTok on Federal Government Devices
Australia has joined other Western countries in banning the use of TikTok on government devices as the Chinese-owned video app comes under increasing pressure over claims it presents a security
Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Jumps Following Major Business Restructuring
Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN, announced on Thursday a significant restructuring plan that will divide its operations into two distinct divisions, separating its traditional cable networks from
TikTok Founder Becomes China’s Richest Man
Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance, the parent company of the popular social media app TikTok, has ascended to the top of China's wealth rankings, with his fortune now valued at
Intel to Cut 15% of Workforce Amid Struggles with AI and Market Shifts
Intel announced a major restructuring effort on Thursday, which includes laying off 15% of its workforce as part of a $10 billion cost-reduction plan. The company, once a leader in
U.S. Regulators Investigate Tesla After Robotaxi Footage Sparks Safety Concerns
U.S. federal safety officials have reached out to Tesla following the circulation of videos on social media that appear to show its newly launched robotaxis behaving erratically on public roads.
Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil Plans for $100 Billion “Stargate” AI Supercomputer
In a move signalling the intensifying AI competition among tech giants, Microsoft and OpenAI are collaborating on a monumental project: the construction of a colossal AI supercomputer facility dubbed "Stargate."
Apple Scrapped Three-Year Effort for Apple Watch Compatibility with Android
Apple's revelation that it had explored the possibility of making the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones for three years before abandoning the project sheds light on its stance amid
Apple Faces £3 Billion Legal Claim Over Alleged iCloud “Rip-Off” Pricing
Apple is under fire in the UK as consumer advocacy group Which? initiates a £3 billion legal claim, alleging that the tech giant has effectively locked 40 million British users
Chris Brown Sues Warner Bros. For $500M Over ‘Defamatory’ Rape Claims In Documentary
Singer Chris Brown has filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. and production company Ample Entertainment, accusing them of promoting false allegations of rape in the documentary Chris
Instant Brands, Maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex, Files for Bankruptcy
Instant Brands, the manufacturer of popular products like Instant Pot, Corelle, and Pyrex, has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. This type of bankruptcy allows for the reorganization of the
Popular Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Goes on Sale in China
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has introduced its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China, following its approval by local health authorities in June. The launch places Novo Nordisk in direct competition
Taiwan’s ONGLAISAT Satellite Captures High-Resolution Earth Images
A newly launched Taiwanese observation satellite, ONGLAISAT, has successfully captured high-resolution images of Earth, marking a significant achievement in small-satellite technology. The satellite, built with the help of Japanese startup
Starbucks Rethinks Its Open-Door Policy: A Shift Away from Public Access
Starbucks is stepping back from its role as an unofficial public space in the U.S., reversing its policy that allowed anyone to linger in its cafes or use restrooms without
Poppi Just Sold for $1.6 Billion
PepsiCo has announced its acquisition of Poppi, the rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, in a $1.65 billion deal, further solidifying its push into the health-conscious beverage market. The move aligns
Alibaba Names New Chairman and CEO in Major Shakeup
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is undergoing its largest shakeup in history with the announcement of leadership changes. Daniel Zhang, the current chairman and CEO, will be replaced by Joseph
WhatsApp Disables Over 6.8 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown, Meta Reveals
WhatsApp has disabled more than 6.8 million accounts linked to scam operations in the first six months of 2025, according to a statement from its parent company, Meta. Many of
Evergrande Founder Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges in China
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of troubled property giant Evergrande Group, has pleaded guilty to multiple offences including embezzlement and corporate bribery, according to a court statement. The plea was
DNA-Testing Site 23andMe Fights for Survival
Three years after reaching unprecedented heights with a market valuation surpassing Apple’s, DNA-testing firm 23andMe now finds itself in a struggle to survive. Once celebrated for its innovation in consumer
Kanye West Leaks Alleged adidas Memo in Claims of Conspiracy
Kanye West has stirred controversy yet again, this time by leaking what he purports to be an internal adidas document, alleging a conspiracy against him by the sportswear giant. In
