Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting Thompson on a Manhattan street, is now set to be arraigned on state murder charges, including counts that brand his actions as terrorism. On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a midtown Manhattan hotel during the pre-dawn hours. The area was bustling with activity…
Hines will join forces with tech entrepreneur and newly appointed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Crypto Czar, David Sacks, to craft a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency and digital assets industry.
Apple is reportedly developing a cutting-edge smart doorbell camera equipped with Face ID technology, promising to revolutionize home security and access. According to a Bloomberg report, this device could debut as early as 2025, offering users a seamless, secure, and hands-free way to unlock their doors. The upcoming device is set to leverage Apple’s renowned…
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested he may support allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States, at least temporarily, despite national security concerns that have led to ongoing legal and legislative battles. Trump made this announcement while speaking at AmericaFest, a conservative gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, he cited the social media platform’s role in…
A merger between Honda, Japan’s second-largest automaker, and Nissan, the third-largest, would create a global auto powerhouse.
Google has proposed an alternative solution to the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) demand to sell its popular Chrome browser as part of a significant antitrust crackdown. The tech giant, on Friday filed a 12-page proposal suggesting restrictions on its licensing practices, rather than a forced breakup, to address concerns over its dominance in the…
Former head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Rodrigo Rato has been sentenced by a Madrid court to nearly five Years for corruption. The Madrid court sentenced the 75-year-old to four years, nine months, and one day in prison after finding him guilty of corruption, tax offenses, and money laundering. This latest conviction marks a…
A devastating stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan has left 35 minors dead and six others critically injured, sending shockwaves across Oyo State and the nation. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Islamic High School, Basorun, where the event, organized by a non-governmental organization (NGO), Women in Need of…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced a significant price reduction for its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the price down from N970 to N899.50 per litre. This initiative, described as a “holiday promo,” aims to alleviate transportation costs for Nigerians during the festive period. In a statement released by Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications…
In a significant move reflecting growing concerns over national security, two prominent U.S. lawmakers Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian-American, and House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chair John Moolenaar have urged tech giants Apple and Google to prepare for the removal of TikTok from their app stores. Their request comes as the…
