Uber to Discontinue Drizly Alcohol Delivery App in Strategic Shift Towards Uber Eats
Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced the closure of its alcohol delivery app, Drizly, just three years after its acquisition for $1.1 billion. The move is part of Uber's strategic consolidation,
Nike Launches EK Umoja Collection Inspired by Eliud Kipchoge’s Legacy
In 2016, Nike introduced the groundbreaking Zoom Vaporfly 4% "super shoes," forever altering the landscape of running. These super shoes, characterized by their thick soles, energy-returning technology, and embedded carbon-fibre
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick Eyes TikTok Acquisition Amid Regulatory Pressure
Amid regulatory pressures and the looming threat of a potential ban or forced sale of TikTok in the United States, Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard, reportedly expressed
Coca-Cola is dramatically Scaling Back its Plastic Promises
Coca-Cola has revised its sustainability targets, significantly reducing its commitments to plastic recycling and usage, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups. The company, consistently ranked among
Air Travel Disrupted Following Iran’s Airstrikes on Israel; Airlines Suspend and Reroute Flights
In the aftermath of Iran's recent airstrikes on Israel, airline passengers are grappling with cancellations and disruptions to flights bound for Israel and neighbouring regions. The attacks, which marked Iran's
Elon Musk: Neuralink’s First Human Patient Controls Mouse with Thoughts
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-machine interface startup, has achieved a significant milestone as its first human patient, implanted with a brain-chip, has demonstrated the ability to control a computer mouse using
Japan Stocks Experience Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic Amid Global Market Concerns
Japanese stocks faced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 plunging 5.8%, marking the index's largest single-day drop since March 2020. The decline, driven by concerns over the
FBI Notifies Passengers of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 of Possible Crime Victim Status
Passengers aboard the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 flight, which encountered a harrowing midair blowout in January, have received correspondence from the FBI stating that they may be regarded
Microsoft President Changes Tune After Criticism of UK
Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, has adjusted his stance on the UK's business landscape, retracting comments made last year in which he labelled the country "bad for business." The shift comes
Judge Rejects The Onion’s Bid to Acquire Alex Jones’ Infowars
In a dramatic turn of events, a bankruptcy judge has rejected the winning bid by satirical news outlet The Onion to purchase Alex Jones’ controversial Infowars platform. The decision, handed
Reddit’s Shares Soar by 48% in Stock Market Debut
Social media giant Reddit experienced a remarkable debut on the New York Stock Exchange as its shares surged by 48% on the first day of trading, closing at $50.44. The
Steph Curry and Michelle Obama Collaborate on New Sports Drink
NBA superstar Steph Curry is expanding his influence beyond the basketball court by teaming up with former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama to launch a new sports hydration drink. Curry
Video Game Actors End Year-Long Strike After Landmark AI Agreement
The year-long strike by video game performers in the U.S. has officially come to an end following a decisive vote in favour of a new agreement that introduces industry-first protections
‘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
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
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
Adidas Unveils Manchester United-Inspired Samba Sneaker
Adidas has released a new version of its iconic Samba silhouette in tribute to Manchester United, blending classic football heritage with modern streetwear appeal. The latest drop from the Adidas
Parents Sue OpenAI, Claiming ChatGPT Encouraged Teen’s Suicide
The parents of a 16-year-old boy in California have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging that the company’s chatbot ChatGPT contributed to their son’s
Unions Accuse McDonald’s of Failing to Protect Mostly Teenage Staff From Harassment
A coalition of trade unions has accused McDonald’s of breaching international labour standards by failing to adequately address sexual harassment in its UK restaurants and franchises. The allegations follow a
Elon Musk Calls for Privatization of U.S. Postal Service and Amtrak
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has advocated for the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Amtrak, arguing that privatized entities have a stronger incentive for improvement. Speaking virtually
