Chevron to Cut Up to 20% of Global Workforce
Chevron has announced plans to lay off 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026 as part of a cost-cutting initiative aimed at streamlining operations. The
Victims’ Lawyer Slams Boeing’s $1.1bn Crash Settlement as ‘Morally Repugnant’
A lawyer representing families of victims from one of the two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes has condemned a proposed $1.1 billion settlement between Boeing and the U.S. Department of
Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk to Cut 9,000 Jobs Amid Rising Competition
Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs, representing 11% of its global workforce. The move comes just
Hasbro Announces Layoffs, Cutting 1,100 Jobs Amid Toy Sales Slump
In response to a persistent decline in toy sales, Hasbro is set to lay off approximately 1,100 employees, representing nearly 20% of its workforce, according to a memo issued by
Google DeepMind Unveils Veo 2, Its Latest AI Video Model to Rival OpenAI’s Sora
Google DeepMind has introduced Veo 2, its latest AI video generation model, just days after OpenAI’s widely discussed Sora made headlines. The unveiling marks Google’s determined push to take the
China’s EV Takeover: Innovation, Intrigue, and the Global Power Shift on Four Wheels
It’s sleek, compact, and unmistakably futuristic. In China, it’s affectionately named the Seagull, a budget electric vehicle that zips through city streets with angular curves and headlights that seem to
Overstock.com is Back from the Dead
E-commerce giant Overstock.com is making a comeback just a year after its new owners rebranded it as Bed Bath & Beyond. The relaunched Overstock.com will continue to sell a wide
How Amsterdam Became The First Capital To Ban Meat And Fossil Fuel Ads
At a busy tram stop in Amsterdam, commuters are beginning to notice a dramatic change. The giant advertisements that once promoted burgers, cheap flights and fuel-powered SUVs have quietly disappeared.
US Government Sues TikTok Over Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing them of unlawfully collecting personal data from children and failing to adhere to privacy
Air India Crash Casts Fresh Spotlight on Boeing Amid Ongoing Safety Scrutiny
The crash of an Air India Express flight in Ahmedabad has placed Boeing under renewed public scrutiny, even as investigators have yet to determine whether the company’s aircraft played any
How Georgia is Fueling the Flow of U.S. Used Cars to Russia Despite Sanctions
In the shadow of geopolitical tensions, the South Caucasus nation of Georgia has emerged as a pivotal hub in the global used car trade, with vehicles sourced primarily from the
Multichoice Records N31.6 Billion Loss in Heritage Bank Liquidation
South African pay-TV giant, Multichoice Group, has announced a significant financial setback, writing off N31.6 billion ($21 million) held in cash with Heritage Bank, which was recently liquidated by the
Already $1 billion in Debt, Humiliating Champions League Exit Piles Pressure on Barcelona
Barcelona talked a lot about “economic levers” as the Catalan club looks to improve its finances, but it won’t be able to use the Champions League pulley anymore after exiting
The World’s Carmakers Are Struggling To Compete With China
Global carmakers are facing mounting pressure as Chinese automotive brands rapidly gain ground in electric vehicles, battery technology, software integration, and manufacturing efficiency. At the Auto China 2026 exhibition in
Senator Brown Urges Biden Administration to Ban Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles Amidst Growing National Security Concerns
Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Senate Banking Committee and representing the car-producing state of Ohio, has issued a fervent call to President Joe Biden, urging the administration to implement
Trump’s Sweet Bet: How Coca-Cola’s Sugar Shift is Stirring Up the Beverage and Farming World
When Coca-Cola revealed plans to roll out a cane sugar version of its classic cola in the US this autumn, Jordan Hayes didn’t expect to find himself aligned with Donald
Big Lots Secures Deal to Keep Stores Open and Save Jobs
Big Lots, the discount retail chain that filed for bankruptcy in September, has announced a critical agreement to preserve hundreds of stores and safeguard jobs. The deal involves a partnership
BBC Threatens Legal Action Against AI Firm Perplexity Over Alleged Copyright Breach
The BBC has issued a legal warning to U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Perplexity, accusing it of reproducing BBC content without permission and demanding it cease the practice immediately. According to
TikTok Accused of Recommending Pornographic Content to Children
A new investigation has alleged that TikTok’s algorithm promotes pornographic material to underage users, even when parental safety features are switched on. Global Witness, a human rights campaign group, said
Microsoft Azure Cloud Hit by Disruptions Following Red Sea Cable Cuts
Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud services experienced disruptions over the weekend due to damage to undersea cables in the Red Sea, impacting internet traffic across parts of the
