Jeff Bezos’s net worth plummeted by $15.2 billion on Friday, contributing to a broader market downturn that collectively wiped out $134 billion from the fortunes of the world’s 500 wealthiest individuals. Amazon.com Inc. shares fell by 8.8% during a widespread market selloff, reducing Bezos’s net worth to $191.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index….
The US government accused TikTok of breaching the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which mandates that services directed at children must obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from users under the age of 13.
The Nigerian military announced on Friday its potential involvement in managing the looting crisis amid the nationwide hunger protests, dubbed #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. During a press conference in Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, addressed the issue, highlighting the military’s stance and the measures they are prepared to take. General Musa acknowledged the protesters’…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future in Question as Euro 2024 Ends in Quarter-Final Defeat At Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo, the 39-year-old footballing icon, played 486 minutes—more than any other player in Roberto Martinez’s squad—but was unable to find the net before Portugal’s quarter-final defeat to France. With 212 caps and 130 goals for his country, Ronaldo’s future…
Van Nistelrooy Joins Ten Hag’s Backroom Team at Manchester United Amid Speculation Manchester United has welcomed a familiar face back to Old Trafford, with Ruud van Nistelrooy joining the backroom team under fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag. The former striker, who scored 150 goals for United over five seasons during his playing career, returns to…
On Friday, Turkey’s national communications authority, BTK, blocked access to the Instagram social media network without providing an explanation, following allegations of censorship by a high-ranking Turkish official against the US-based company. The BTK’s brief statement on its website read, “instagram.com has been blocked by a decision on the date of 02/08/2024,” offering no additional…
In a surprising turn of events, Casemiro was absent from the starting XI for Manchester United’s FA Cup final clash against Manchester City, following widespread rumors that he would be dropped. Initially named on the bench, the Brazilian midfielder was subsequently removed, with the club’s media department citing an injury as the reason. However, three…
This directive aims to ensure the stability of both the pump price of refined fuel and the dollar-naira exchange rate.
Despite their financial constraints, Barcelona’s interest in João Cancelo remains undiminished. According to the Daily Star, the Catalan club is prepared to offer a £7 million ($9 million) loan fee and an additional £18 million ($23 million) at the end of the season to make the transfer permanent. While Manchester City initially preferred an outright…
One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) levied a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy violation, the messaging giant may suspend its operations in the country due to additional regulatory demands. Sources close to the situation indicate that Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, is contemplating the withdrawal…
