England Pubs Cleared to Stay Open Until 5 a.m. for World Cup Clash Against Mexico
LONDON - Pubs across England and Wales will be permitted to remain open until 5:00 a.m. on Monday to allow football fans to watch England's FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match
Introducing the World’s Largest 3D-Printed Home Community in Texas
The future of homebuilding is taking shape in Texas as the world's largest community of 3D-printed homes is under construction. The groundbreaking neighbourhood, located in Georgetown, Texas, just unveiled its
EU Clears $110bn Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger as US Court Battle Delays Deal
The European Commission has approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion (£85 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a major regulatory hurdle for the media merger even as the deal
India’s Cheaper Weight-Loss Drugs Could Transform Global Obesity Treatment
India is on the verge of a major shift in the fight against obesity, as the patent for semaglutide - the key ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
US Pushes Europe to Ease Big Tech Rules in Exchange for Tariff Relief
The United States is urging the European Union to rethink its regulatory approach to major technology companies as negotiations continue over metal tariffs and broader trade terms between the two
Bud Light Boycott Costs Anheuser-Busch InBev Over $1 Billion in Lost Sales
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, faced a significant setback, potentially losing over $1.4 billion in sales due to a boycott following its brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to
Swiss Chocolates and Wines to Get Cheaper in India Under New Trade Deal
Swiss chocolates and wines are set to cost less in India following the implementation of a new trade pact between New Delhi and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which
Boeing Removes Head of 737 Max Program Following Safety Incidents
Boeing has taken action to replace executive Ed Clark, who led its troubled 737 Max passenger jet program, amidst a series of safety incidents, including fatal crashes and a recent
Dangote Group’s Market Value Drops by N1.21 Trillion in July Amid Refinery Dispute
In July 2024, companies under the Dangote Group experienced a significant drop in market capitalization, shedding approximately N1.21 trillion. The decline affected Dangote Cement, Dangote Sugar Refinery, and NASCON Allied
Russia Fines Google $20.5 Decillion for Blocking YouTube Channels
Russia has imposed an unprecedented fine on Google, demanding two undecillion rubles - roughly $20.5 decillion - due to YouTube’s continued blocking of Russian channels, according to recent reports. The
Unilever to Slash One-Third of European Office Roles by 2025
Unilever has announced plans to cut approximately one-third of its office-based roles in Europe by the end of 2025. This move is part of a broader strategy to reduce costs
Starbucks Korea Fires CEO Over Controversial ‘Tank Day’ Promotion
Starbucks Korea has dismissed its chief executive officer following backlash over a promotional campaign many South Koreans viewed as insensitive to a painful chapter in the country’s history. The controversy
Scammers Trick Company Employee Using Video Call Filled with Deepfakes of Execs, Steal $25 Million
In a sophisticated cybercrime incident, scammers employed deepfake technology to orchestrate a $25 million theft from the Hong Kong branch of an undisclosed multinational company. The criminals utilized digitally recreated
The Glittering Illusion: How a Jewellery Tycoon Vanished After a £170m Diamond Scam
For years, Vashi Dominguez dazzled investors and customers alike with the promise of diamonds, glamour, and innovation. He sold himself not only as a diamond dealer to the wealthy but
Court Orders Man to Surrender Lambo.com After Lamborghini Wins Domain Dispute
An Arizona man who spent years trying to sell the domain Lambo.com for as much as $75 million has been forced to hand it over to Automobili Lamborghini after losing
Honda Cancels Three US-Built EV Models, Faces Potential $15.7 Billion Loss
Japanese automaker Honda has cancelled plans to launch three electric vehicle models in the United States only months before they were scheduled to enter production, a decision that could result
PlayStation CEO Reaffirms Importance of Consoles Despite Evolving Gaming Habits
Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, has reiterated his belief that dedicated gaming consoles remain central to the gaming experience, even as the industry continues to expand across
BYD Contractor Refutes Brazilian Authorities’ Allegations of Worker Abuse
Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, has denied allegations by Brazilian authorities that its workers were subjected to "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site in Bahia
China Offers to Scrap Tariffs on All African Imports Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
China has announced its readiness to remove all import tariffs on goods from the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties, a move that could significantly deepen trade
Just For Fun, Toyota is Developing an EV With a Manual Transmission
Toyota engineers are working on a unique feature for electric cars - a realistic fake manual transmission. Although a manual transmission on an electric vehicle serves no functional purpose, it
