Nigerian Banking Tycoon Herbert Wigwe Dies in California Helicopter Crash
Herbert Wigwe, the co-founder of Access Bank, a leading Nigerian financial institution, tragically lost his life along with five others in a helicopter crash in California on Friday. The fatal
Sony Has Now Sold 38.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units
World’s Tallest Wooden Tower to be Built in Australia
Western Australia is on track to potentially host the world's tallest wooden building, as authorities in Perth have given approval for a 191.2-meter-tall (627-foot) "hybrid" tower constructed using mass timber.
China May Prefer TikTok to be Banned Than Fall into US Hands
Nearly three years after the Trump administration threatened to ban TikTok if its Chinese owner didn’t sell the company to American investors, the video app is once again facing an
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Sees 63% Pay Rise Despite Request for Reduction Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, received a $79.1 million compensation package for the past fiscal year, marking a 63% increase from the previous year, despite his personal request for a reduction
Taco Bell Brings Back Crispy Chicken Nuggets With Plans for a Bigger Comeback
Taco Bell is reintroducing its fan-favorite crispy chicken nuggets nationwide on April 24, and this time, the brand says it's ready to meet the overwhelming demand that caused a near-instant
Pepsi Partners Superstar Chlöe Bailey to Reimagine ‘Footloose’ to Celebrate the Return of Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop
Pepsi has announced the return of Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop, a modern take on classic soda shop flavors, with a new limited-edition flavor – Zero Sugar Cream Soda Cola – joining
KFC’s Newest Store Looks Absolutely Nothing Like a KFC
KFC is stepping outside its comfort zone with its newest venture, “Saucy,” a one-of-a-kind prototype restaurant opening Monday in Orlando, Florida. Swapping its iconic red branding for a vibrant pink,
Airbnb Shares Fall After Probe into Unpleasant Customer Experiences
Shares of Airbnb Inc fell as much as 6% on Thursday after an online independent publication released a report that probed unpleasant experiences that customers had during stays booked through
Citi Hit with $79 Million Fine Over $189 Billion Trading Blunder
UK regulators have fined Citigroup a total of £62 million ($79 million) for failures in its trading systems that nearly led to a catastrophic $189 billion stock sell-off on European
Jaguar Land Rover to Cut Up to 500 UK Management Jobs Amid Trade Pressure
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to reduce its UK workforce by up to 500 management roles as part of a voluntary redundancy programme, the company confirmed on Monday. The
Trump’s Net Worth Plunges by $1 Billion as Trump Media’s Stock Tumbles
Former President Donald Trump experienced a substantial hit to his net worth as shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of Truth Social, nosedived following the company's revelation
Wayfair CEO: Employees Need to Work Longer Hours
In an end-of-year message to Wayfair employees, CEO Niraj Shah has urged the workforce of the online furniture company to embrace longer work hours and integrate their professional and personal
L’Oréal Heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers Becomes First Woman to Achieve $100 Billion Fortune
In a historic achievement, Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the heiress of L'Oréal, has secured the distinction of being the first woman to amass a fortune exceeding $100 billion. This notable accomplishment
Toyota Announces 2025 Camry Redesign as Hybrid-Only Model
In a significant move reflecting the growing acceptance of hybrid technology, Toyota has revealed that the redesigned 2025 Camry, America's best-selling car, will be available exclusively as a hybrid. While
Tech Lay-Offs: Dell to Cut Workforce
Dell is to lay off about 6,650 workers because of the decline in demand for personal computers. As reported on BBC, the job cuts are expected to affect about 5%
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”
$100 Million Settlement Reached for Baltimore Bridge Collapse in Fatal Ship Collision
The US government has secured a $100 million settlement from the owners of the container ship Dali after a tragic collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge led to the
Oracle and Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok, ByteDance May Retain Minority Stake
Negotiations are underway involving Oracle, Microsoft, and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, as efforts continue to address national security concerns while preserving TikTok's U.S. operations. Sources close to the discussions revealed
Scammers Trick Company Employee Using Video Call Filled with Deepfakes of Execs, Steal $25 Million
In a sophisticated cybercrime incident, scammers employed deepfake technology to orchestrate a $25 million theft from the Hong Kong branch of an undisclosed multinational company. The criminals utilized digitally recreated
