Gold Pocket Watch from Titanic Rescue Sells for Record £1.56m at Auction
A gold pocket watch gifted to Captain Sir Arthur Rostron, the British seafarer who led the rescue of over 700 Titanic survivors, has sold for a staggering £1.56 million ($1.97
China Wants to Limit Minors to No More Than 2 Hours a Day on Their Phones
China is taking steps to address internet addiction among minors by proposing new measures to restrict the amount of time children and teenagers can spend on their mobile devices. The
Beauty Giant Avon Faces Criticism Over Business Continuation in Russia
Avon, the renowned beauty company, is facing scrutiny for maintaining business operations in Russia despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The BBC investigation has revealed that Avon is actively recruiting
No Respite for Apple as Four More States Join Lawsuit Over Alleged Smartphone Monopoly
Apple is encountering intensifying legal battles as four additional U.S. states have aligned with the federal government's antitrust lawsuit, alleging monopolistic practices within the smartphone market. Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, and
Evergrande Posts Losses of $81 Billion Over Two Years as it Reports Long-Delayed Results
Evergrande Group, the heavily indebted Chinese property developer, has finally released its long-delayed financial results, marking a crucial step in its debt restructuring, which is poised to become one of
Rwanda Becomes Africa’s First AI Scaling Hub With $17.5 Million Boost From Gates Foundation
Rwanda is set to become Africa’s leading destination for artificial intelligence (AI) development following a $17.5 million (Rwf25 billion) investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the
Microsoft’s AI Found a New Material to Replace Li-ion Batteries
In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Microsoft's AI, powered by the Azure Quantum Elements cloud platform, has identified a novel material poised
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
Microsoft Introduces “Copilot” Key in Groundbreaking Update to Windows Keyboard After 30 Years
In a monumental stride toward enhanced user interaction, Microsoft has unveiled the "Copilot" key, marking its most significant update to the Windows keyboard in three decades. This innovation introduces a
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Achieves Milestone with First Human Brain Implantation
Elon Musk, through his startup Neuralink, announced a groundbreaking development as the company successfully implanted a chip in a human brain for the first time. Musk shared the news on
US Imposes Trade Restrictions on Dozens of Chinese Companies Over 2023 Spy Balloon Incident
In a move escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington, the Biden administration has placed trade restrictions on 37 Chinese entities, including some allegedly linked to the suspected spy balloon incident
Trump Administration Bars Harvard from Enrolling International Students
The Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its ability to enroll international students, citing the institution’s refusal to comply with federal demands - marking a significant escalation in the
Wayfair Lays Off 13% of its Workforce Weeks After Telling Employees to Work Harder
Online home goods retailer Wayfair is set to lay off 1,650 employees, equivalent to 13% of its global workforce, as the company faces challenges in sustaining its earlier success during
India Urges E-Commerce Firms To Drop 10-Minute Delivery Promise
The Indian government has asked quick-commerce companies to stop advertising their popular “10-minute delivery” service, following growing concerns about rider safety and working conditions. Sources within the federal labour ministry
Average US Gasoline Price Jumps 33 Cents to $4.71 Per Gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 33 cents over the past two weeks to $4.71 per gallon.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the
Rite Aid Sells Pharmacy Assets of Over 1,000 Stores to Competitors Amid Bankruptcy Struggles
Rite Aid has announced the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 of its stores to major rivals, including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Kroger, and Albertsons, as part of its
Investors Lose N37 Billion Amid Sell-Offs in Nigerian Banking Stocks
Investors at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) experienced a loss of N37 billion as the domestic equity market faced a decline, largely driven by sell-offs in Tier One banking stocks.
Concerns Grow Over Public Visibility of Meta AI Searches
Meta is facing criticism after it emerged that some users of its AI chatbot tool may be unintentionally making their private queries publicly visible through a feature called the “Discover”
UPS Plans 30,000 Job Cuts as It Reduces Amazon Deliveries
Global parcel delivery firm UPS has announced plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year as it continues to scale back business with Amazon, its largest customer. The company
Nike Celebrates Air Max Day With Multi-Sensory Experience at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
Marking 36 years since the release of the Tinker Hatfield-designed Air Max 1, Nike (NYSE:NKE +0.05%) continues to curate memorable cultural moments for its global Air Max Day celebrations. In
