The battle over OpenAI’s future took another dramatic turn as its board of directors formally rejected a $97.4 billion buyout offer from a group of investors led by Elon Musk. The bid, which aimed to acquire the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, was swiftly dismissed, with board members reaffirming their commitment to the company’s mission. In…
Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has once again found himself at the center of controversy after his X (formerly Twitter) account was deactivated. The move came following a days-long tirade on the platform that included anti-Semitic remarks and other inflammatory statements. It remains unclear whether Ye himself chose to deactivate his account or…
Crude oil prices saw a slight uptick as signs of shrinking Russian supply eased oversupply fears. However, the market remained near its lowest levels of the year, with President Donald Trump’s tariff policies continuing to weigh on investor sentiment. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovered around $72 per barrel on Monday after enduring its longest losing…
Saudi Arabia has announced that children will not be allowed to accompany pilgrims to Hajj in 2025, a move aimed at protecting them from the risks associated with the massive crowds that gather each year for the sacred pilgrimage. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah emphasized that this decision was made to safeguard children from…
Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over what he describes as a serious invasion of his privacy. The legal luminary is seeking $5 million in damages after discovering a video falsely claiming he has been battling prostatitis for over 16…
U.S. federal judge has issued an emergency order preventing Elon Musk’s government reform team from accessing personal and financial data stored at the Treasury Department. The ruling, which came early Saturday, places immediate restrictions on Musk’s team amid growing concerns over data security and potential legal violations. U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer’s order specifically…
As the battle over TikTok’s future in the U.S. intensifies, the company has found a way to keep its app accessible despite restrictions. On Friday, TikTok announced that Android users in the U.S. could now download and connect to the app through package kits (APKs) available on its website, bypassing the removal of TikTok from…
Global asset management giant BlackRock is set to launch its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, following the massive success of its $58 billion U.S. Bitcoin ETF. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the fund is expected to be domiciled in Switzerland, with marketing efforts potentially beginning as early as this month. BlackRock’s entry…
In a move toward greater transparency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released more than 100 documents related to the controversial “debanking” of cryptocurrency companies and individuals. The disclosure, announced in a press release on February 5, follows increasing scrutiny over how U.S. financial regulators have handled crypto-related banking relationships. The 175 documents provide…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his strong advocacy for free speech. The nomination was officially submitted to the Norwegian Nobel Committee by Branko Grims, a member of the European Parliament from Slovenia. Grims, who has been vocal about Musk’s contributions to free speech, shared…
