Starbucks Korea to Close Stores for Staff Training After Promotional Campaign Sparks Backlash
Starbucks Korea has announced plans to temporarily shut all of its outlets nationwide next week to allow employees participate in special training following public criticism over a promotional campaign linked
AI Frenzy Powers Nvidia’s Growth Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions
Nvidia has posted another blockbuster quarter, fuelled by soaring demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips, even as it grapples with ongoing geopolitical challenges between Washington and Beijing. The California-based
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
Pinterest Dismisses Engineers Over Layoff Tracking Tool
Pinterest has terminated the employment of two software engineers after they created an internal tool designed to identify colleagues affected by a recent round of job cuts, the company has
The US Economy Added 139,000 Jobs in May, Slightly More Than Expected
The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, a modest gain that slightly exceeded expectations but signaled a continuing slowdown in the labor market, according to data released Friday by
UK Surpasses One Million Electric Cars Sold Since 2002, Calls for Tax Cuts Amidst Sales Dip
Despite a significant drop in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations, the UK celebrated the milestone of reaching one million electric cars on its roads last month, according to recent figures.
Anthropic Urges AI Industry to Develop Safeguards as Self-Improving Systems Near Reality
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has warned that AI technology is advancing at a pace that could soon allow systems to improve themselves without direct human involvement, raising concerns about safety,
UK Bank Warns Millions at Risk from AI Voice-Cloning Scams
Starling Bank, a UK-based online lender, has issued a stark warning about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice-cloning scams, stating that "millions" could be vulnerable to this growing threat.
Nigerian Government to Temporarily Suspend N10 Tax on Sweetened Beverages
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to temporarily suspend the N10 tax on sweetened sugar beverages as part of its economic stabilization efforts. Minister of Finance Wale Edun made
Beckhams Hit Billionaire Status As Oasis Brothers Enter UK Rich List
Former England football star David Beckham and his wife, fashion designer Victoria Beckham, have officially joined the billionaire ranks after their combined fortune was estimated at £1.2 billion in the
SIMS Nigeria to Open New Digital Centre in Ikeja With Flash Sale Discounts of Up to 70%
Electronics marketing company SIMS Nigeria has announced plans to open a new retail outlet in Lagos, with a launch event that will feature a major flash sale offering discounts of
Release Date for Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe Reimagined” Pushed to February 15th
The release of the highly anticipated Air Jordan 1 "Black Toe Reimagined" has encountered another delay, with the latest update now setting the drop for February 15, 2025. This marks
Elon Musk Found Not Guilty of Fraud Over Tesla Tweet
Tesla co-founder Elon Musk has been cleared of wrongdoing for a tweet in which he said he had "funding secured" to take the electric carmaker back into private ownership. Shareholders
You May Lose Access to Your Netflix Account if You’re Paying Through Apple
In a recent move, Netflix has advised its customers who pay for their streaming subscription through Apple's App Store to switch their payment method to avoid potential disruptions in service.
M&S Restores Click-and-Collect Service Months After Major Cyber Attack
Marks & Spencer has reinstated its click-and-collect service, more than three months after suspending it in the wake of a severe cyber attack that disrupted operations both online and in
Judge Dismisses RNC Lawsuit Against Google
In a development that comes less than a year after its initiation, a lawsuit by Republicans against Google, accusing Gmail of biased email filtering, has been dismissed by U.S. District
Nvidia Ventures into Custom Chip Market with $30 Billion Investment
Nvidia, propelled by the booming AI sector and the soaring demand for its AI acceleration GPUs, is reportedly making a bold move to invest $30 billion in a new unit
MacKenzie Scott Donates $7.1 Billion to Nonprofits in 2025, Marking Sharp Rise in Annual Giving
Author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott disclosed on Tuesday that she donated $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025 - more than double her giving from the previous two years and one
Take-Two Delays ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ to May 2026, Shares Drop Amid Extended Wait
Fans of Grand Theft Auto VI will have to wait even longer as Take-Two Interactive has postponed the game’s release to May 2026, pushing back what is arguably the most
CrowdStrike Defends Actions Amidst Delta’s Service Outage Allegations
CrowdStrike has responded strongly to Delta Air Lines' CEO Ed Bastian's allegations that the cybersecurity firm was responsible for a massive service disruption that cost the airline $500 million. In
