Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Struggles
Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing financial difficulties and a need to restructure for a potential sale. The move comes after years of struggling
MrBeast Says His Mom Controls His Company’s Bank Account
Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as "MrBeast" in the digital realm, whose YouTube empire rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars annually, has disclosed an unexpected detail about his financial operations:
Netflix Faces Tough Questions in Senate as Warner Bros Merger Draws Scrutiny
Netflix has struggled to convince US lawmakers that its proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery would serve the interests of consumers, workers and the wider entertainment industry, as bipartisan concerns
Devil May Cry 5 Sales Soar Past 10 Million Following Netflix Anime Success
Capcom’s latest hit, Devil May Cry 5, has crossed a major sales milestone, selling over 10 million copies worldwide - a surge largely credited to the popular Netflix anime adaptation
Massachusetts Coffee Shop Goes Viral with Dancing Customers and Free Coffee Offer
A coffee shop in Middleborough, Massachusetts, has gained widespread attention for its unconventional promotion: offering free coffee to customers who perform a five-second dance. Coffee Milano Café's creative campaign went
Target and Starbucks Launch Exclusive Holiday Drink as Both Brands Battle Slumping Sales
Target and Starbucks are joining forces this holiday season in a bid to win back cautious consumers and revive slowing store traffic. Beginning Monday, shoppers will find a new Frozen
Twitter Suspends Mastodon’s Account and Bans Links to Mastodon Servers
A day after Twitter crafted a new policy to explain its decision to ban an account that tracks Elon Musk’s private jet, the fallout continues. Twitter apparently suspended its open
Shell and Partners Accused of Diverting $1 Billion Insurance Claim for Bonga Oil Spill Victims
The Oil Spill Victims Vanguard (OSPIVV) has raised serious allegations against Shell Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STATSCO) and its partners for allegedly diverting a $1 billion insurance indemnity meant
Persistent Building Collapses in Lagos: A Reflection of Systemic Failures and Negligence
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling megacity, continues to grapple with a disturbing trend of frequent building collapses, with an average of one incident occurring every two weeks this year. While the economic
Air New Zealand Abandons 2030 Emissions Reduction Target, Citing Challenges
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to retract a 2030 emissions reduction target, citing difficulties in acquiring more fuel-efficient aircraft and sustainable jet fuel. The airline had
Dangote Refinery in Court Seeking Annulment of Import Licences to NNPCL, Others
Dangote Refinery has filed a legal case at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the import licences granted to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Matrix Petroleum Services
Zenith Bank Applauds Customers as New Tech Infrastructure Unveiled
Zenith Bank Plc has completed a major technology upgrade, positioning itself with the top infrastructure in the banking industry to enhance customer experience and service delivery. This upgrade marks a
PlayStation Marks Far Cry’s 20th Anniversary with Free Downloads, No PS Plus Required
In honour of Far Cry's illustrious 20-year history as one of gaming's premier open-world shooters, PlayStation has unveiled a special campaign offering free digital collectables to players, no PlayStation Plus
Bankers’ Committee Unveils Revamped National Theatre, Restoring National Pride
The Bankers' Committee is nearing the completion of an ambitious renovation project that promises to restore the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, to its former glory. Announcing the progress during
Amazon Calls Staff Back to Office Three Days a Week
Amazon will require all office staff to work in-person at least three days a week, ending a policy that left remote work decisions up to team directors. As reported on
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Makes History as Nollywood’s First N1 Billion Grossing Film
Nollywood has witnessed a groundbreaking moment as 'A Tribe Called Judah' secures its place as the first-ever Nollywood film to surpass the N1 billion mark domestically, marking a new era
Inflation Pressures Ease a Bit as Consumer Prices Rose 8.5% in July, Less Than Expected
Prices that consumers pay for a variety of goods and services rose 8.5% in July from a year ago, a slowing pace from the previous month due largely to a
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire After SpaceX Stock Market Debut
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire following a dramatic surge in the valuation of SpaceX after its long-anticipated stock market debut, marking one of the most extraordinary wealth
IBM Retreats from China Amid Rising U.S.-China Geopolitical Tensions
IBM has become the latest Western company to scale back operations in China, with reports indicating that the tech giant is cutting over 1,000 jobs in the country. This move
Over 1,000 Musicians Release Silent Album to Protest AI Copyright Reforms
More than 1,000 musicians, including Kate Bush, Tori Amos, and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics, have launched a silent album to oppose proposed changes to the UK’s copyright laws that could
