Nigerian Authorities Seize Over 2 Metric Tons of Pangolin Scales, Arrest One Suspect
On December 5, Nigerian authorities confiscated more than 2 metric tons of pangolin scales in a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking. The seizure took place in two warehouses in Mubi,
Elon Musk, X Settle $500m Dispute with Former Twitter Employees
Elon Musk's social media company, X, has reached a tentative settlement with thousands of former employees who accused the firm of withholding severance benefits following mass layoffs. In a joint
You May Lose Access to Your Netflix Account if You’re Paying Through Apple
In a recent move, Netflix has advised its customers who pay for their streaming subscription through Apple's App Store to switch their payment method to avoid potential disruptions in service.
Washington is Waking Up to AI’s Risks About Three Years Too Late
In an era where some of the world's largest corporations are deeply invested in artificial intelligence, U.S. lawmakers are only now beginning to recognize the potential dangers posed by this
Elon Musk: Tesla to Build New Battery Factory in Shanghai
Elon Musk's electric car maker Tesla says it is expanding in China as it builds a new factory to make its large-scale batteries. The plant in Shanghai will be able
World’s Richest Man Elon Musk Leaves Jeff Bezos in the Dust by $237 Billion
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, capped an extraordinary 2024 with a jaw-dropping surge in his wealth, widening the gap between himself and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to a staggering
Samsung Recalls 1 Million Stoves Amid Fire Hazard Concerns Linked to Pets and Accidental Knob Activation
Samsung has announced a recall of over one million electric stoves due to a fire risk posed by the front-mounted knobs, which can be accidentally turned on by pets or
Video Games Industry Flourishes in Northern Ireland, Fueled by Local Talent
Northern Ireland's video game industry is seeing remarkable growth, with local developers like Jordan Bradley at the forefront of its expansion. Bradley, who nurtured a lifelong love for dinosaurs, turned
Reebok Honors Allen Iverson Documentary With Special Engine A and Answer III Releases
Reebok is paying tribute to basketball legend Allen Iverson with a new footwear collection tied to the release of the Prime Video docuseries Allen Iv3rson, which explores the Hall of
T-Mobile Buys Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile in a $1.35 Billion Deal
The telecommunications giant T-Mobile announced it's buying the budget cell service provider Mint Mobile — best known for its ads with actor and part-owner Ryan Reynolds. The cash-and-stock deal, which
Poppi Just Sold for $1.6 Billion
PepsiCo has announced its acquisition of Poppi, the rapidly growing prebiotic soda brand, in a $1.65 billion deal, further solidifying its push into the health-conscious beverage market. The move aligns
Elon Musk Puts Twitter Deal on Hold Over Fake Account Details
Elon Musk has said his $44bn (£35bn) deal to buy Twitter is on hold after he queried the number of fake or spam accounts on the social media platform.He said
Wayfair Lays Off 13% of its Workforce Weeks After Telling Employees to Work Harder
Online home goods retailer Wayfair is set to lay off 1,650 employees, equivalent to 13% of its global workforce, as the company faces challenges in sustaining its earlier success during
Meta Lay-Offs: Facebook Owner to Cut 10,000 Staff
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs. As reported on BBC, this marks the second wave of mass redundancies from the tech giant,
Canada Loses Over 100,000 Jobs Early In 2026 As Trade Tensions Mount
Canada has lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs in the first two months of 2026, according to new labour data, raising concerns about the country’s economic outlook. Figures released on
Nike CEO John Donahoe Says Breaking Up With China Would be ‘Disastrous’
Nike CEO John Donahoe addressed the rising geopolitical tensions with China, emphasizing that severing ties with the region would have catastrophic consequences for global trade. Speaking at the CNBC CEO
Target CEO Outlines Turnaround Strategy
Target’s new chief executive, Michael Fiddelke, has unveiled a sweeping plan aimed at restoring growth after several challenging years marked by declining sales and increased competition. Speaking to investors at
Zara Ads Banned for ‘Unhealthily Thin’ Models
Two advertisements from global fashion brand Zara have been banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for featuring models deemed to appear “unhealthily thin.” The regulatory body raised concerns
SEC Charges Trump Media’s Accounting Firm with “Massive Fraud”
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) levied charges against BF Borgers, the independent accounting firm for Trump Media & Technology Group, accusing it of extensive fraud and operating what it
Meta To Cut 8,000 Jobs As AI Investment Surges
Tech giant Meta has announced plans to reduce its workforce by about 10%, affecting roughly 8,000 employees, as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence (AI). According to an internal
