Tesla Halts Cybertruck Deliveries Over Loose Trim Issue
Tesla has temporarily halted deliveries of its Cybertruck due to concerns over loose trim pieces, marking yet another challenge for the electric pickup. Reports indicate that parts of the truck’s
Volkswagen Launches Monthly Subscription to Boost Car Performance
Volkswagen has rolled out a new subscription service in the UK, allowing owners of certain electric vehicles in its ID.3 lineup to pay for extra engine power. Drivers can activate
Petrol Price Hike Likely to Trigger Wage Demands, Warns Economist
Development economist Mohammed Nezifi has warned that the recent hike in petrol prices in Nigeria may push the government to increase workers’ wages. In an interview with the News Agency
Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores Nationwide Amid Efforts to Boost Profitability
Kohl’s has announced the closure of 27 underperforming stores across more than a dozen states, as the retailer seeks to strengthen its financial standing. The closures, expected to be completed
Florida Governor DeSantis Enacts Ban on Social Media Accounts for Minors Under 14
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes a decisive step towards safeguarding children from online threats by signing HB3 into law, prohibiting minors under the age of 14 from creating social media
Licences Needed for Botox Clinics in Cosmetics Crackdown
The UK government has unveiled plans to introduce mandatory licensing for cosmetic clinics in England, in a move aimed at tightening safety standards and protecting the public from unqualified practitioners.
Ford to Lay Off Workers as it Focuses on Electric Vehicles
Ford is anticipating layoffs of engineers and other employees in North America as it transitions towards producing more electric vehicles, aligning with its Ford+ growth plan introduced in 2021. The
Fenty Beauty Chooses Nykaa for India Debut Over Sephora
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty has finalized a deal with beauty retailer Nykaa for its much-anticipated launch in India, diverging from earlier speculation linking the brand's debut with Sephora. Reports initially suggested
Why OpenAI Should Fear a Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit
Scarlett Johansson may be on the verge of suing OpenAI over the creation of a voice assistant eerily similar to her character in the 2013 film "Her." Johansson claims OpenAI
Microsoft Considers Early Launch for Next-Gen Xbox in 2026 Featuring Zen 5 and RDNA 5
Recent leaks from industry insiders suggest that Microsoft is contemplating breaking away from the traditional console release timeline and launching its next-generation Xbox earlier than anticipated. While both Sony and
Tax Reform Bills: FIRS Now Nigeria Revenue Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four significant tax reform bills into law, officially renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The newly enacted
Nike Suspends Online Sales in Türkiye Amid New Customs Regulations
Nike, the globally recognized sportswear brand, has announced the suspension of its online sales in Türkiye due to recent changes in the country’s customs regulations. The decision was confirmed in
D.C. Couple Files $60M Lawsuit Against Amazon and Delivery Service Following Accident
A D.C. couple has initiated a $60 million lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland-based delivery service after a pedestrian accident left the woman with severe injuries, as captured in video
US Inflation Hit 8.3%, But Slowed From Last Month’s High
The US consumer price index (CPI), a broad-based measure of prices for goods and services, was released on Wednesday, showing that prices rose 8.3% in April.Officials hope soaring inflation might
CBN Fines 29 Banks ₦15 Billion Over Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦15 billion on 29 financial institutions for breaching Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations. This revelation was made
Facebook and Instagram to Label All Fake AI Images
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to introduce technology capable of detecting and labelling images generated by external artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its platforms.
Pepsi Bets on Prebiotics to Win Back Health-Conscious Drinkers
As traditional colas fall out of favour with younger consumers, PepsiCo is taking a bold step to refresh its legacy brand by introducing a gut-friendly twist on its classic soda.
India Lodges Criminal Complaint Against Rolls-Royce and BAE
India has filed a criminal complaint against Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, two prominent companies in the aerospace industry. The complaint alleges corruption and irregularities in a deal for the supply
Instagram Makes a U-turn on TikTok-Style Revamp
Social media giant, Instagram has announced that it will be pausing the rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new
Nike Honors Kobe Bryant with Inspiring ‘Year of the Mamba’ Campaign
Nike has launched a powerful tribute to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, kicking off the "Year of the Mamba" with a cinematic ad titled Have a Hard Year. The
