Sugary Drinks Driving Health Crisis in Nigeria, Expert Warns
A Nigerian public health advocate has sounded the alarm over the country’s soaring consumption of sugary drinks, linking it to rising cases of chronic diseases and preventable deaths. Abayomi Sarumi,
Honda and Nissan in Merger Talks Amid Industry Challenges
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are in discussions about a potential merger, a move that could reshape the automotive landscape by uniting two of Japan’s biggest car manufacturers. Both companies
Kenya Fines Loan App Over Debt Shaming
The Kenyan authorities have penalised an online lender $3,700 (£3,400) over allegations of intruding and sharing customers’ personal data. It followed complaints lodged against it by users over personal data
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Impresses Scientists with Open, Affordable Design
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining attention among researchers for its affordability and openness, positioning itself as a strong competitor to advanced reasoning models like OpenAI’s
Target to Remove Cereals With Artificial Colours
Target says it will stop selling breakfast cereals made with synthetic food colours by the end of May, becoming the latest major retailer to respond to growing criticism of ultra-processed
Instagram Launches ‘Blend’ Feature to Reinvent Social Reels Sharing
Instagram has introduced a new feature called Blend, aimed at reshaping how users engage with Reels by offering a shared, personalized content stream within direct messages or group chats. Rather
Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Just Snapped Up $2.6 Million of Apple and Microsoft Stock, Closing Out an Options Bet That the Shares Would Soar
According to a regulatory disclosure, Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi exercised approximately $2.6 million worth of Apple and Microsoft stock options this month. The filing indicates that Paul Pelosi, marked
Social Media Giants Accused of Building ‘Addictive’ Platforms as US Trial Begins
A high-profile trial examining the impact of social media on young people’s mental health has opened in California, with lawyers accusing the owners of Instagram and YouTube of deliberately designing
OpenAI Worries People May Become Emotionally Reliant on its New ChatGPT Voice Mode
OpenAI has expressed concerns that users might develop emotional dependence on ChatGPT’s new human-like voice mode, which has the potential to alter the way people interact with technology. This concern
The Stock Market is Dominated by Just a Handful of Companies and the Biden Administration is Worried
The dominance of Big Tech companies in the stock market has raised concerns about potential monopolistic behaviour, with just seven stocks - Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG), Amazon (AMZN),
Elon Musk Loses $52 Billion in 2025 But Remains World’s Richest Person
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has seen his net worth plunge by $52 billion since the start of 2025, yet he still holds the title of the world’s richest person, according
Biden Hits Chinese Electric Cars and Solar Cells With Higher Tariffs
In a move aimed at addressing what it perceives as unfair trade practices, the Biden administration has announced an escalation of tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Warns Brand Could Be “Destroyed” Under Magnum Ownership
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has warned that the ice cream maker’s identity and long-standing social mission are at risk following its transfer to newly listed parent company
Microsoft Begins Rollout of Controversial AI Screenshot Feature ‘Recall’
Microsoft has commenced the preview rollout of its AI-powered screen-tracking tool, Recall, which captures snapshots of users’ screens at intervals, prompting renewed concerns over digital privacy. Available to select users
Málaga Faces Tourism Overload: Locals Warn City is ‘Collapsing’
Málaga is grappling with an overwhelming influx of tourists, prompting concerns from residents and activists about the city’s sustainability. Kike España, an urban planner and member of the Málaga Tenants’
Pentagon Awards Major AI Contracts to Google, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts worth up to $200 million each to four of the world’s leading artificial intelligence firms - Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s
Bitcoin Hits its Highest Level in a Year
Bitcoin has reached its highest level in about a year, surpassing $31,400 per coin before retracing some gains. This surge follows Bitcoin trading above $30,000 for the first time since
Nigerian Government to Ban Fuel Tankers Exceeding 60,000 Litres from March 1
The Nigerian government has announced that fuel tankers with a capacity exceeding 60,000 litres will be prohibited from operating on the country’s roads starting March 1, 2025. The Nigerian Midstream
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down After 14 Years
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping aside as president of Lucasfilm after 14 years leading the studio behind the Star Wars franchise, one of the most successful in Hollywood history. The company
A Bride Missed Her Own Wedding, Lost Thousands, and Spent New Year’s Alone After Southwest Canceled Her Flight
A bride said she "cried all morning" on her wedding day after she missed the event because of a canceled Southwest flight. Katie Demko, who lives in St. Louis, told
