Anthropic Co-Founder Calls for AI ‘Brake Pedal’ as Technology Advances
A senior executive at artificial intelligence company Anthropic has urged governments and policymakers to develop mechanisms that can slow the pace of AI development when necessary, warning that the technology
Selena Gomez Joins Bloomberg’s Billionaire List with Rare Beauty Fortune
Pop sensation Selena Gomez has officially become a billionaire, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. The American singer, actress, and entrepreneur has accumulated an estimated $1.3 billion in wealth, with over
Boston Celtics Sold for Record-Breaking $6.1 Billion
The Boston Celtics have been sold for an unprecedented $6.1 billion, setting a new record for the most expensive sports franchise sale in North American history. A group of investors
Wendy’s to Invest $55M in Breakfast Advertising Campaign
Wendy's is ramping up its efforts to bolster breakfast sales with a $55 million investment in advertising over the next two years, the company revealed in its Q4 2023 earnings
Disney to Launch First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company has revealed plans to open its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, marking a major expansion of its global entertainment footprint. The new resort will
Yeezy Fallout Could Push Adidas into its First Annual Loss in 31 Years
Adidas has warned that it could suffer its first annual operating loss in more than three decades this year, mostly because it may have to write off the entire range
Mark Zuckerberg’s Wealth Surges Over $28 Billion as Meta Stock Hits Record High
In a financial whirlwind, Meta's founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, experienced a staggering increase of more than $28 billion in his net worth within a single morning. Zuckerberg, already valued
UK Government Backs £1.5bn Loan Guarantee to Support JLR After Cyber-Attack Shutdown
The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion loan guarantee for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as the carmaker grapples with a cyber-attack that has brought its UK production to a
California Surpasses Japan as World’s Fourth-Largest Economy, But Sounds Alarm on Tariff Threats
California has officially overtaken Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Golden State’s nominal GDP
Coca-Cola Unveils Permanent Spiced Flavor to Spice Up Soda Market
In response to shifting consumer preferences favouring alternative beverages, Coca-Cola is introducing its first permanent flavour addition in years: Coca-Cola Spiced, offering a twist on the iconic soda with a
Empty Tables, Rising Costs: How France’s Classic Bistros Are Quietly Fading Away
Just before lunchtime in Angers, western France, restaurateur Mickael Moureaud scans the dining room of L’Ange Vin with a familiar knot in his stomach. By now, the tables should be
Wells Fargo to Offload Billions in Commercial Mortgages to Trimont
Wells Fargo has announced plans to divest the majority of its commercial mortgage servicing business, transferring it to global loan servicing firm Trimont, according to a statement released Tuesday. This
Diageo Launches Trial for Reusable Keg System to Cut Smirnoff’s Carbon Footprint
Diageo is trialling a new reusable keg and bottle dispensing system for Smirnoff vodka in select bars across Ireland, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The pilot, which will run
Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Paused Until 2027 Over Legal Challenge
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery have agreed to suspend their proposed $110 billion merger until June 2027 as a US court considers legal challenges brought against the deal. The
Warner Bros. Discovery Matches Amazon’s $1.8 Billion Offer for NBA Rights
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has informed the NBA that it will match Amazon's $1.8 billion annual offer to retain broadcast rights for a package of league games. In a statement
ECB Meets Over Banking Stress as US Rescue Eases Immediate Fears
European Central Bank supervisors met to tackle growing cracks in the banking system on Friday after a $30 billion lifeline for U.S. lender First Republic Bank (FRC.N) eased fears of
Snapchat Launches Sponsored AI Lenses to Boost Brand Engagement
Snapchat has rolled out a new ad format called Sponsored AI Lenses, offering brands a more immersive way to connect with users through generative artificial intelligence. The feature builds on
Bud Light Falls to Third Place in US Beer Sales
Bud Light, once the leading beer in the United States, has now slipped to third place in the market following a challenging year marked by a significant boycott. According to
Nike Air Max TL 2.5 Returns in Bold Red Design Ahead of Holiday Season
Nike is reviving one of its lesser-known early-2000s silhouettes with a striking new look, as the Air Max TL 2.5 gets a fresh “University Red/Black” colourway. The model, which re-emerged
These Credit Cards Feature OLEDs that Light Up Upon Payment
In a bid to revolutionize the payment experience, fintech company Sentry Enterprises has introduced an innovative platform called Radiance, showcasing credit cards equipped with eye-catching OLED displays that illuminate upon
