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Bybit Hack: $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist in Biggest Ever Exchange Breach

Business

22 Feb, 2025

Bybit Hack: $1.5 Billion Crypto Heist in Biggest Ever Exchange Breach


The world of cryptocurrency is reeling after Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, announced a staggering $1.5 billion theft, marking the...

Luc Poirier's $90 Roses for Valentine's Day: A Philanthropic Gesture or Price Gouging?

Business

14 Feb, 2025

Luc Poirier's $90 Roses for Valentine's Day: A Philanthropic Gesture or Price Gouging?


This Valentine's Day, a peculiar event unfolded, igniting a firestorm of debate across social media. Multimillionaire Luc Poirier, known for...

MTN Nigeria Trebles Data Prices: Nigerians Outraged Amidst Economic Crisis

Business

12 Feb, 2025

MTN Nigeria Trebles Data Prices: Nigerians Outraged Amidst Economic Crisis


Nigerians are expressing widespread outrage over significant increases in mobile data prices imposed by major network providers, with MTN –...

Gucci's Shocking Decision: Creative Director Sabato De Sarno Exits, Milan Fashion Show in Jeopardy?

Business

6 Feb, 2025

Gucci's Shocking Decision: Creative Director Sabato De Sarno Exits, Milan Fashion Show in Jeopardy?


The fashion world is buzzing with unexpected news. Gucci, the iconic Italian luxury brand, announced the abrupt end of its...

Wanna Parlay Fantasy App Review: Win Big with $2 Parlays & a 100% Deposit Match!

Business

4 Feb, 2025

Wanna Parlay Fantasy App Review: Win Big with $2 Parlays & a 100% Deposit Match!


Wanna Parlay, the brainchild of former pro football players Jim Bob Morris and Carson Coffman, has stormed onto the US...

Palantir Stock Soars 22% After Beating Q4 Earnings Estimates: AI-Fueled Growth Drives Unexpected Surge

Business

4 Feb, 2025

Palantir Stock Soars 22% After Beating Q4 Earnings Estimates: AI-Fueled Growth Drives Unexpected Surge


Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) announced its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on February 3, 2025, sending shockwaves through the financial markets....

Two Premium Bonds Winners Strike it Rich with £1 Million Each!

Business

4 Feb, 2025

Two Premium Bonds Winners Strike it Rich with £1 Million Each!


This month's Premium Bonds draw has created two new millionaires, both hailing from Yorkshire. The National Savings & Investments (NS&I)...

SP500's Stunning Comeback: Top ETFs to Ride the 2024 Market Wave!

Business

3 Feb, 2025

SP500's Stunning Comeback: Top ETFs to Ride the 2024 Market Wave!


The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for investors, particularly those who kept a close watch on the S&P...

ICAN & CPA Canada Partnership: Easier Certification for Nigerian Accountants in Canada!

Business

2 Feb, 2025

ICAN & CPA Canada Partnership: Easier Certification for Nigerian Accountants in Canada!


Nigerian accountants are celebrating a significant breakthrough in their career prospects. A landmark agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants...

Last Minute Deal! Costco Averts Largest Retail Strike in US History

Business

1 Feb, 2025

Last Minute Deal! Costco Averts Largest Retail Strike in US History


A potential strike by 18,000 Costco workers, represented by the Teamsters union, has been averted at the eleventh hour. The...

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Trump's Pressure: What This Means for the US Economy

Business

29 Jan, 2025

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Trump's Pressure: What This Means for the US Economy


Federal Reserve officials maintained interest rates at their current levels during their first policy meeting of the second Trump administration....

Luxury Hotel Slammed as 'Tone Deaf' for Storm Eowyn Post Amidst Power Outages

Business

28 Jan, 2025

Luxury Hotel Slammed as 'Tone Deaf' for Storm Eowyn Post Amidst Power Outages


A luxury Northern Ireland resort, Galgorm Resort, is facing intense online criticism for a social media post deemed “tone-deaf” amidst...

Almost Famous Burger Chain Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations: What Happened?

Business

28 Jan, 2025

Almost Famous Burger Chain Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations: What Happened?


Almost Famous, the beloved burger chain known for its innovative menu and vibrant atmosphere, has announced the closure of all...

IRS Opens 2025 Tax Season: Where's My Refund? Your Guide to Faster Tax Refunds

Business

28 Jan, 2025

IRS Opens 2025 Tax Season: Where's My Refund? Your Guide to Faster Tax Refunds


The 2025 tax filing season officially commenced on January 27th, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) beginning to accept and...

WH Smith to Sell its High Street Stores: A 230-Year Legacy Ends?

Business

26 Jan, 2025

WH Smith to Sell its High Street Stores: A 230-Year Legacy Ends?


WH Smith, the venerable British retailer with a history stretching back over two centuries, has announced it is exploring strategic...

Pet GERD Market to Explode:  $XX Billion Industry Boom Predicted by 2030!

Business

24 Jan, 2025

Pet GERD Market to Explode: $XX Billion Industry Boom Predicted by 2030!


The global animal health market is experiencing a period of significant transformation, driven by increasing pet ownership, rising pet humanization,...

Wesfarmers Shuts Down Catch.com.au: 190 Jobs Lost, $230 Million Down the Drain?

Business

21 Jan, 2025

Wesfarmers Shuts Down Catch.com.au: 190 Jobs Lost, $230 Million Down the Drain?


Wesfarmers, the Australian retail giant, has announced the closure of its online marketplace, Catch.com.au, sending shockwaves through the Australian e-commerce...

Trump's $TRUMP Meme Coin: A $14.5 Billion Crypto Bombshell Days Before Inauguration?

Business

18 Jan, 2025

Trump's $TRUMP Meme Coin: A $14.5 Billion Crypto Bombshell Days Before Inauguration?


With just days until Donald Trump's return to the White House, his social media accounts announced the launch of a...

Ontario College Strike Averted: Faculty and Employers Reach Binding Arbitration Agreement

Business

8 Jan, 2025

Ontario College Strike Averted: Faculty and Employers Reach Binding Arbitration Agreement


The looming threat of a strike at Ontario's 24 public colleges has been dramatically averted. After months of tense negotiations,...

New Year's Day 2025: What's Open and Closed? Your Ultimate Guide to Holiday Hours

Business

2 Jan, 2025

New Year's Day 2025: What's Open and Closed? Your Ultimate Guide to Holiday Hours


The arrival of a new year is often met with mixed emotions. For some, it's a time for reflection; for...

Seattle's Metropolitan Market Cookie: The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Experience?

Business

31 Dec, 2024

Seattle's Metropolitan Market Cookie: The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Experience?


Many claim to be the best, but few truly earn the title. The Cookie, from Seattle’s Metropolitan Market, isn’t just...

King's New Year Honours: UK Export Finance Celebrates Exceptional Public Servants

Business

31 Dec, 2024

King's New Year Honours: UK Export Finance Celebrates Exceptional Public Servants


The King's New Year Honours List 2025 shines a spotlight on the outstanding contributions of individuals within UK Export Finance...

Jaw-Dropping After-Christmas Sales 2024: Designer Discounts Up to 70% OFF!

Business

26 Dec, 2024

Jaw-Dropping After-Christmas Sales 2024: Designer Discounts Up to 70% OFF!


As the holiday cheer fades and the new year approaches, a new kind of excitement takes over: the thrill of...

Netflix's NFL Christmas Games: A Streaming Success or Another Glitchy Disaster?

Business

26 Dec, 2024

Netflix's NFL Christmas Games: A Streaming Success or Another Glitchy Disaster?


One month ago, Netflix was far from the minds of many sports fans. Its technical issues during the Jake Paul-Mike...

Starbucks Baristas Stage Massive Christmas Eve Strike: Over 300 Stores Shut Down Nationwide!

Business

25 Dec, 2024

Starbucks Baristas Stage Massive Christmas Eve Strike: Over 300 Stores Shut Down Nationwide!


The aroma of peppermint mochas and gingerbread lattes usually fills Starbucks stores during the holiday season. But this Christmas Eve,...

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion! Will You Win This Holiday?

Business

25 Dec, 2024

Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $1.15 Billion! Will You Win This Holiday?


The Mega Millions lottery, renowned for its life-changing jackpots, has once again captivated the nation. After no one claimed the...

American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide on Christmas Eve: Chaos Ensues!

Business

25 Dec, 2024

American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide on Christmas Eve: Chaos Ensues!


A "technical issue" brought American Airlines flights to a standstill nationwide on Christmas Eve, causing widespread disruption for holiday travelers....

Nissan and Honda's Mega Merger: A $79.9 Billion Automotive Giant is Born?

Business

24 Dec, 2024

Nissan and Honda's Mega Merger: A $79.9 Billion Automotive Giant is Born?


Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda, in a move that sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry, announced a groundbreaking agreement...

Vanguard's Revolutionary 200/175 Rebalancing Strategy: Boosting Target-Date Fund Returns!

Business

20 Dec, 2024

Vanguard's Revolutionary 200/175 Rebalancing Strategy: Boosting Target-Date Fund Returns!


Target-date funds (TDFs) have become increasingly popular as a convenient and professionally managed investment solution for retirement planning. These multi-asset...

£108M Lottery Winner Reveals SHOCKING Truth About Millionaire Life: It's 'BORING!'

Business

18 Dec, 2024

£108M Lottery Winner Reveals SHOCKING Truth About Millionaire Life: It's 'BORING!'


Neil Trotter, a former mechanic from Surrey, experienced a life-altering event in 2014 when he won a staggering £107.9 million...

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