Bread recall in Japan over rat remains found
One of Japan’s most renowned bread brands is recalling thousands of packages and offering rebates after the remains of a rat was found in
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UK economy rebounds with 0.6% growth in first quarter
A stronger-than-expected shift at the year’s beginning saw the UK arise from recession. Official figures revealed that the UK economy expanded by 0.6% between January
Allegations of defective parts: inside the Boeing supply chain
According to a former quality inspector at the company, plane bodies made by Boeing’s largest supplier regularly fled the factory with severe faults. Introduction
Disney’s streaming business shows promise amidst industry challenges
Disney is mounding on a password crackdown and a spate of sequels as it tries to make its streaming business thrive. Navigating Shifting Audiences
Major investments propel Wayve’s pursuit of autonomous driving technology
A UK company developing artificial intelligence (AI) tech to power self-driving cars has increased funding by $1.05 billion (£840 million). Leading technology companies Microsoft and
Heineken injects cash into Star Pubs chain
Brewing firm Heineken says it is funding £39m in hundreds of its UK pubs and reopening 62 that were shut in recent years. Heineken
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Pepsi reports lower-than-expected Q4 earnings
On Friday, PepsiCo revealed mixed quarterly results as North American need for its food and beverages weakened. Market Response In premarket trading, shares of Pepsi fell by more than 2% following the
Humanitarian crisis in Rafah: urgent plea amid escalating tensions
The US has warned Israel that staging a military offensive into Gaza’s southern city of Rafah without proper planning would be a “disaster.” Refugee Struggles Approximately 1.5 million Palestinians are enduring dire
New York City Considers Ban on Plastic-Based Detergents
New York City Council Member James Gennaro has introduced a bill prohibiting the sale or distribution of detergent pods or laundry sheets containing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) by January 1, 2026. The proposed
Donald Trump Wins Republican Caucuses in Nevada and Virgin Islands
Donald Trump secured victories in the Republican presidential nominating caucuses in Nevada and the U.S. Virgin Islands, further solidifying his position as the frontrunner in the GOP’s nominating race. His success brings
Uber reports first annual operating profit as limited company
US taxi app company turns $1.8bn loss into $1.1bn returns after years of spending billions of investors’ cash to grow. Uber, the US-based taxi app company, has achieved a significant milestone by
EU leaders visit Mauritania to tackle migration challenges
Around 7,000 people used the path between West Africa and the Canary Islands last month, up from 500 in January last year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Spanish Prime
Microsoft Partners with Sarvam AI for Advance Voice-Based AI
Microsoft recently announced its collaboration with Indian startup Sarvam AI to support the development of voice-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. This partnership signifies Microsoft’s commitment to fostering innovation in India’s rapidly
Elon Musk’s Legal Battle with US Labor Board: A Closer Look
Elon Musk ongoing legal dispute with the US labor board over SpaceX has recently drawn sharp criticism from National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. Bloomberg news agency reported that
Joe Biden’s visit to New York prompts road closures and traffic
President Joe Biden will visit New York City on Wednesday to attend what the White House defines as three campaign receptions. President Biden is anticipated to arrive at John F. Kennedy Airport
Mystery: Nord Stream explosions investigation ends without answers
Sweden’s public prosecutor has shut an investigation into underwater explosions that ripped apart two pipelines bringing Russian gas to Germany after a 16-month probe. The perpetrators behind the explosions that targeted Nord
Emily Blunt and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Cast Close the Sequel Chapter
During an interview for the Happy Sad Confused podcast at The 92nd Street Y in New York, Emily Blunt and other The Devil Wears Prada members dispel rumors of a sequel to the beloved
China’s New Energy Vehicle Sales Drop Amidst Market Challenges
Industry data reveals a substantial 38.8% month-on-month decrease in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in China, marking the first such drop since August 2023, despite efforts led by Tesla (TSLA.O) to stimulate
