London Expected to Gain Powers to Introduce Tourist Tax on Overnight Visitors
London appears poised to join other major global cities in charging a tourist levy on overnight stays, as the UK government prepares to grant new powers to local leaders. Mayor
Supercell CEO Calls for Greater Risk-Taking as Mobile Gaming Faces Innovation Slump
Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Finnish mobile gaming giant Supercell, says the mobile gaming industry must take bolder risks to stay relevant in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. Speaking from Supercell’s
Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating Policy, Introduces Assigned Seats and Red-Eye Flights
Southwest Airlines is making a historic shift in its seating policy, moving away from its long-standing open seating arrangement to a new assigned seating system. This change, which marks the
Chinese Owner Denies Plans to Sell TikTok Amid US Ban Threat
Amid mounting speculation and the looming threat of a nationwide ban in the United States, ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, has categorically denied any intentions to sell the popular
Billionaire Investor Leon Black is Accused of Raping Teen in Jeffrey Epstein’s NY Townhouse
Billionaire investor Leon Black is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of rape by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit alleges that the assault occurred at Jeffrey Epstein's
The Demise of the Two-Door Car: A Nostalgic Look Back
During the 1990s, a beloved icon of American automotive culture began to fade into obscurity: the two-door car. Once synonymous with style and extravagance, these vehicles, often referred to as
Nike, Ronaldo, Real Madrid Generate Highest Sponsorship Value
The NFL is the world’s richest sports league, with the pending sale of the Washington Commanders for $6 billion the latest example of its wealth. But when it comes to
TikTok Announces Major Layoffs in Operations and Marketing Departments
TikTok is preparing to implement significant layoffs across its global operations and marketing teams, according to employees briefed on the plans. The cuts will impact departments responsible for user support,
Apple Warns UK Over Proposed Tech Rules, Citing Risks to Users and Developers
Apple has issued a strong warning to the UK’s competition regulator, arguing that proposed rules to rein in the dominance of Apple and Google could harm consumers and stifle innovation.
McDonald’s Unveils Grandma-Inspired McFlurry for Limited Time
McDonald's has announced a new addition to its McFlurry lineup, drawing inspiration from a nostalgic source: grandmothers. Starting May 21, the fast-food giant will introduce the "Grandma McFlurry," a sweet
Transactions Above N500,000 Can Lead to Trouble – Police Warn POS Operators
The Delta State Police Command has issued a strict warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators, cautioning them against processing transactions exceeding N500,000, due to the risk of being linked
Paris Hilton Among Targets in Recent TikTok Cyber-Attack
TikTok is currently addressing a cyber-attack that has compromised the accounts of several high-profile brands and celebrities, including Paris Hilton and CNN. The video-sharing platform, owned by the Chinese company
The Fall of ‘Little Flower’: Inside the £5bn Bitcoin Empire and the Victims Still Waiting for Justice
When police raided a quiet Hampstead mansion in 2018, they expected a fraud suspect. They did not expect to uncover what would become one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures in
Jim Carrey Lists $29M LA Mansion While Offering a Glimpse of His Own Art
Actor Jim Carrey has listed his California mansion for sale, with the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home being offered for almost $29 million. The sprawling 12,700-square foot property, in LA's upmarket Brentwood
Jack Ma’s Return Signals Shift in China’s Business Climate
After years of regulatory scrutiny and economic uncertainty, China appears to be making a renewed push to support private enterprises. In a move seen as a turning point, Chinese leader
Tencent Sees First Sales Fall as China Economy Slows
Chinese tech giant, Tencent has cut over 5,000 jobs and shut down parts of its business as it continues to grapple with its first sales fall in its history. As
Spotify CEO Renews Attack on Apple After Musk’s Salvo
Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek renewed his attack on Apple (AAPL.O) on Wednesday in a series of tweets alleging the iPhone maker "gives itself every advantage while at the same time
Microsoft Unveils New Bing With ChatGPT Powers
Microsoft has announced a new version of its search engine Bing, which incorporates the latest in artificial intelligence. As reported on BBC, the overhaul deploys OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, which has
Bank failure: Kansas Heartland Tri-State Bank closed by FDIC
Heartland Tri-State Bank, based in Elkhart, Kansas, has failed, leading to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) stepping in to protect customer deposits. As part of this process, the FDIC
FTC Urges US Appeals Court to Block Microsoft’s Activision Merger
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called on a federal appeals court to intervene and block Microsoft's recent $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The FTC argues
