Elon Musk Fires EV Supercharger Staff, Explains Reason for the Team’s Disbandment
May 01, 2024 05:02 am UTC| Business Technology
Elon Musk disbanded Teslas EV Supercharger team amid company-wide layoffs affecting employees worldwide. The 52-year-old Tesla chief also terminated senior executives. The CEO demolished part of the unit responsible for...
A$AP Rocky and PUMA Launch Motorsport-Inspired Collection
May 01, 2024 04:16 am UTC| Business
PUMA has joined forces with renowned music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky to release a groundbreaking collection thats turning heads in the global motorsport audience and beyond. Known for his keen fashion...
McDonald's to Introduce Bigger Burgers This Year to Stir Traffic Growth
May 01, 2024 03:45 am UTC| Business
After months of testing in the companys kitchen, McDonalds is launching new burgers. The fast-food chain said it has revamped its original burger and revealed one massive change that will excite fans and regular...
For Europe to emulate Silicon Valley’s tech success, it should change its startup funding model
May 01, 2024 03:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
Tech startups will be enthused by the news that Silicon Valley venture capital (VC) veteran General Catalyst is on the verge of raising US$6 billion (4.8 billion) for backing new companies. It comes hot on the heels of an...
Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else
May 01, 2024 03:43 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
The future of automobiles is electric, but many people worry about the safety of todays electric vehicles. Public opinion about EV crash safety often hinges on a few high-profile fire incidents. Those safety concerns...
‘Britain could soon lose control of its defence industry’ – expert Q&A
May 01, 2024 03:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
Miltary spending is surging in the face of heightened geopolitical tensions. The UK plans to hike its defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030, amounting to 87 billion a year. This is an increase from around 2.3% today,...
Restaurant Brands Surpasses Quarterly Expectations as Revival at Burger King Drives Growth
May 01, 2024 03:26 am UTC| Business
Restaurant Brands International reported surpassing Wall Street expectations for its quarterly results, riding high on a resurgence of customer demand at its Burger King outlets and Tim Hortons unwavering performance. A...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects