OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Funding, Valuing the AI Leader at $157 Billion
OpenAI, the tech company behind ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This puts OpenAI on par with major
St. Lauren Brand Takes on the Lagos Market With the Launch of New Look and Flavours
St. Lauren, the premium non-alcoholic sparkling wine brand of Grand Oak, officially unveiled its new look across its three variants; Red, Gold and White with a grand event held at
Always Online, Never Asleep: Inside the Rise of AI Companions and the Startup Selling Digital Desire
She doesn’t sleep, she doesn’t eat, and she never ignores your messages. Her name is Jordan - a hyper-realistic AI replica of British glamour model Katie Price - and she’s
Brazilian Judge Orders Mining Giants to Pay $9.7 Billion for Dam Disaster
A federal judge in Brazil has issued a landmark ruling, instructing mining giants BHP, Vale, and their Samarco joint venture to pay 47.6 billion reais ($9.67 billion) in damages for
EU Fines Apple and Meta Nearly $800 Million Under New Digital Law; Meta Calls Move a ‘Tariff’
The European Union has slapped tech giants Apple and Meta with a combined €700 million ($797 million) in fines for violating its new Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking the first
WWE Sells Itself to UFC
World Wrestling Entertainment has been sold to Endeavor Group, the parent company of competitor UFC, to form a new publicly traded company. The newly combined company has a value of
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
Iceland Offers £1 Reward to Shoppers Who Report Shoplifters
Supermarket chain Iceland has launched a new initiative that will see customers rewarded with £1 credit on their Bonus Card if they report shoplifting incidents in-store. The company’s executive chairman,
‘Up NEPA!’: New Documentary Explores Nigeria’s Ongoing Power Struggles
In the drive to advance Nigeria’s development, the chronic issue of inconsistent electricity supply remains a significant obstacle. A new documentary, "Up NEPA!", delves into this pervasive problem, capturing the
Zuckerberg Testifies in FTC Antitrust Trial, Admits He Once Considered Spinning Off Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week took the stand in a pivotal antitrust trial brought against the company by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), defending Meta’s acquisitions of Instagram
McDonald’s is Testing a New Strawless Lid
Just like the McRib, straws might be a thing of the past at McDonald’s. The chain has begun testing strawless lids in some US cities as part of a multi-year
FCC Approves $8 Billion Skydance-Paramount Merger
The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the $8 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global, clearing the way for one of the most consequential shake-ups in
X to Auction Off Old Twitter Items, From Desk Chairs to Painting of Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscar Selfie
In a move that further solidifies the rebranding of Twitter as X, owner Elon Musk has orchestrated a colossal garage sale to cleanse the company's headquarters of vestiges from its
Spotify Slams Apple’s “Outrageous” 27% Commission
Music streaming giant Spotify has launched a scathing critique against Apple for imposing new transaction fees of up to 27% in the US, labelling it as "outrageous" and accusing the
Daily Telegraph to Be Acquired by U.S. Firm RedBird After Prolonged Ownership Uncertainty
U.S. private equity firm RedBird Capital has struck a deal to take control of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, ending a two-year period of ownership uncertainty for the iconic British
Bed Bath & Beyond Just Filed For Bankruptcy, 8 Months After an Activist Investor and College Student Made a Combined $180 Million on the Meme Stock
Ryan Cohen and Jake Freeman have been cemented as rare winners from the Bed Bath & Beyond saga. The meme-stock champion and college student cashed out roughly $180 million in
Pepsi Using AI to Track Consumer Demand, Speed Up Product Development
Food and beverage giant PepsiCo is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its processes for tracking consumer demand and new product development, helping the company boost its sales and bring new
LEGO and Nike Team Up for Exciting New Sneaker-Inspired Collection
LEGO and Nike are stepping into new territory with the launch of a highly anticipated collaboration that blends streetwear culture and creative play. The debut collection includes sneaker-themed LEGO sets
Pay $84 a Year for Twitter Blue or Lose Your Checkmark Beginning April 1, Twitter Says
Twitter’s free blue “verified” checkmarks for notable users may finally be coming to an end. Ever since Elon Musk took control of the company in October, he’s been threatening to
Japanese Noodle Giant Introduces Dangerous Pufferfish Flavor
Nissin Foods, a major player in Japan’s instant noodle market, has launched a new flavour featuring the notoriously poisonous pufferfish, also known as "fugu." This luxurious delicacy, typically priced at
