Americorps Recovers Record $84 Million in Tax Breaks for Low-Income Taxpayers
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for volunteerism and national service, announced on Friday that it had recovered a record-breaking $84 million in overlooked deductions, credits, and tax breaks for low-income Americans
iPhone 15 Hits Shelves Around the World – Here’s What You Need to Know
Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 15 lineup hit stores worldwide on Friday, drawing eager customers who lined up in long queues across China, Europe, and the United States to be among the
Meta Addresses Software Issue Affecting Quest Headsets
Meta has acknowledged a “software update issue” that has been causing some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets to become unresponsive, a problem that has persisted for weeks.
Pepsi Amplifies African Cinematic Excellence at 10th AMVCA with Nostalgic and Contemporary Beats
Pepsi, a prominent sponsor of the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), once again brought its musical prowess to the forefront, seamlessly blending nostalgia with contemporary vibes at the
OpenAI Launches GPT-5, Promises ‘PhD-Level’ Expertise in New ChatGPT Update
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, the newest version of the artificial intelligence model powering ChatGPT, claiming it delivers performance equivalent to a PhD-level expert across various disciplines, including writing and coding.
Pepsi Bottling Facility Fined $15K for Serious Workplace Safety Violations
Following inspections by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), a Pepsi bottling facility in Indianapolis has been fined $15,600 for seven serious workplace safety violations. The violations, cited
Paolo Porta Named CEO of British Luxury Brand Smythson
Paolo Porta, an experienced fashion and luxury executive, has been appointed as the new CEO of British luxury leather goods and stationery brand, Smythson, with immediate effect. Prior to his
Amazon Raises Wages and Offers Free Prime to Workers
Seattle, Washington – Amazon has announced significant changes to its benefits package for US warehouse and transportation workers. In addition to increasing wages by at least $1.50 per hour, the
Viet Dinh, Fox’s Top Lawyer Who Oversaw its $787 Million Dominion Settlement, is Stepping Down
Fox Corporation, a prominent media conglomerate, has announced a significant shift in its corporate leadership as its chief legal officer, Viet Dinh, is set to exit the company. This move
Starbucks Sells Majority Stake in China Business to Boyu Capital in $4 Billion Deal
Starbucks has announced plans to sell a 60% stake in its China business to private equity firm Boyu Capital in a $4 billion deal, marking one of the largest consumer
Apple Rumored to Expand iPhone 16 Series with Five Models, Including iPhone 16 SE
As anticipation builds for Apple's next iPhone lineup, rumours suggest that the tech giant might unveil as many as five models in its upcoming iPhone 16 series, including two iPhone
Ford Just Reported a Massive Loss on Every Electric Vehicle it Sold
Ford's foray into the electric vehicle market has hit a stumbling block, with the company's electric vehicle unit reporting staggering losses in the first quarter, underscoring the challenges facing traditional
Ford Recalls Over Half a Million SUVs After 20 Fires Break Out
Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the United States. Potential cracks in the vehicles’ fuel line could cause
Kim Kardashian’s Mobile Game is Shutting Down After a Decade
After nearly a decade of virtual stardom and influencing pop culture, "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood," the mobile game that played a significant role in Kim Kardashian's rise to wealth and fame,
MultiChoice Introduces Loyalty Benefits to Ease DStv, GOtv Price Increase
MultiChoice Nigeria has rolled out a loyalty reward program to cushion the impact of its latest price adjustments for DStv and GOtv subscribers. The pay-TV provider announced on Monday that
FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Deceptive Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing giant of deceptive billing and obstructive cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. Filed
TikTok Sparks Concern Among Creators as Platform Shifts Focus Towards Longer Videos
TikTok, the viral short-form video platform that revolutionized social media, is embarking on a significant shift by encouraging creators to produce longer videos. Originally known for its one-minute clips that
Germany Recalls 59,000 Tesla Cars Over Global ‘Software Glitch’
Following the discovery of a "software glitch" in 59,000 Tesla vehicles, German regulators have announced a recall on all the affected vehicles. The recall pertains to Tesla models Y and
Google Unveils Project Ellmann, a Proposed Chatbot with Deep Personal Knowledge
In a bold move towards more personalized user interactions, Google is considering a new project, codenamed Project Ellmann, which aims to develop a chatbot equipped with an intimate understanding of
Taylor Swift’s Music Returns to TikTok Ahead of Album Release Amid Royalty Dispute
Taylor Swift's music has made a comeback on TikTok, signalling a resolution to her ongoing dispute with music distributor Universal Music Group over royalty issues. The reintegration of Swift's songs
