TikTok Faces Legal Battle in France Over Allegedly Harmful Content Leading to Teen Suicides
In France, seven families have launched a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming that the platform's content contributed to the suicides of two teenagers, both 15 years old. Represented by attorney Laure
Ecobank Launches Leadership Training Programme For Women-Owned Businesses in Africa
Ecobank has launched its Ellevate Leadership Training Programme in partnership with the Global Business School Network (GBSN).The Ellevate Leadership Training Programme forms part of ‘Ellevate Equip’, the brand name for
The world’s 10 Richest People Got a Record $64 Billion Richer from Trump’s Re-election
Donald Trump’s re-election on Wednesday wasn’t just a triumph for his political supporters; it brought an unprecedented financial boost to the world's wealthiest individuals. According to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, the
WeWork Emerges From Bankruptcy, Charts Uncertain Future
Co-working giant WeWork has officially exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but questions linger about its long-term viability. The company, once a Wall Street darling valued at nearly $47 billion, filed
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,
Nike Suffers Historic Decline, Erasing $28 Billion in Market Value
Nike, the global sportswear giant, has encountered a staggering downturn in its stock value, marking its most significant setback since its 1980 initial public offering. On June 28, 2024, in
NEOM Unveils Gidori: A Luxury Golf Community Along the Gulf of Aqaba
NEOM, the visionary regional development project in northwest Saudi Arabia, has introduced Gidori, an extraordinary private golf community nestled amidst the picturesque coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba, setting
Farmer Owes $82,000 in Contract Dispute Over Use of a ‘Thumbs-Up’ Emoji, Judge Says
A Canadian farmer owes $82,000 for breach of contract after using a “thumbs-up” emoji in a text. According to court documents from the King’s Bench for Saskatchewan in March 2021,
Bereaved Mother Leads Fight For Accountability From TikTok
In a packed courtroom in the United States, Ellen Roome sat quietly, clutching a photo of her son, Julian “Jools” Sweeney. It was the first day of a legal battle
Google and NFL Officially Agree to Bring NFL’s ‘Sunday Ticket’ to YouTube
The NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” is heading to YouTube. As reported by Yahoo Entertainment, Google and the NFL officially agreed to bring the popular service to YouTube starting next season, the
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
Tesla Shareholders to Vote on Controversial Pay Package for Elon Musk
Next week, Tesla shareholders will cast their votes on whether CEO Elon Musk deserves a massive compensation package previously struck down by a judge, and whether the company should relocate
Microsoft’s Gaming Division Initiates Layoffs, Cutting 1,900 Jobs Post-Merger
In the aftermath of Microsoft's monumental $69 billion merger deal with Activision-Blizzard, the tech giant's gaming division is set to lay off nearly 2,000 employees, according to a memo from
Samsung Boss, Lee Jae-yong, Acquitted of Financial Crimes in Surprise Legal Victory
In a surprising ruling, Lee Jae-yong, the billionaire boss of Samsung Electronics, has been acquitted by a Seoul court on charges of stock manipulation and accounting fraud linked to a
Adidas Unveils Manchester United-Inspired Samba Sneaker
Adidas has released a new version of its iconic Samba silhouette in tribute to Manchester United, blending classic football heritage with modern streetwear appeal. The latest drop from the Adidas
Kraft Heinz Shelves Breakup Plan, Announces $600m Turnaround Investment
Kraft Heinz has abandoned plans to split its business in two, opting instead to keep its portfolio of brands under one roof as it works to revive slowing sales. The
OpenAI Unveils AI Voice Generator, Raising Concerns and Potential for Misuse
OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool named Voice Engine, capable of mimicking human voices with remarkable precision. While the tool holds promise for accessibility services, it also raises
Apple And Google Pledge App Store Changes After UK Competition Probe
Apple and Google have agreed to adjust how their app stores operate in the UK following pressure from the country’s competition watchdog, which had raised concerns about their dominance in
Nintendo Confirms 2025 Release for New Switch 2 Console
Nintendo has officially announced the release of its highly anticipated next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, set to debut in 2025. This revelation comes after years of speculation and growing
Is Elon Musk’s Political Stance Hurting Tesla Sales?
Tesla is facing an unprecedented sales slump, and competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market is heating up. The company experienced its first-ever decline in global sales last year, dropping
