Business, Sports
England’s Premier League Sets Spending Record
Many people in the UK are struggling with higher prices for food and energy now, but England’s Premier League football teams spent more money than ever.
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Business, Technology
Apple’s Lightning Cable Turns 10. Is It Finished?
Apple introduced the iPhone 5 in September 2012. The biggest upgrade to the iPhone 5 from its predecessor was how you charged it. Apple’s marketing chief, Phil Schiller, announced that the iPhone 5 would use a new port c
Business, Technology
Microsoft and Amazon Cancel New Data Centers
Both Amazon and Microsoft’s plans to open new data centers in Ireland have been blocked. Worry about power shortages and power supply seems to be the main reason.
Business, Entertainment
Paramount Pictures Fights ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Lawsuit
Recently, Paramount asked the court to throw out a lawsuit. The lawsuit says that the movie “Top Gun: Maverick” ignores copyright of a 1983 magazine article. It also says that the magazine article was the main source of
Business, Travel
American Airlines Wants Supersonic Planes
Recently, American Airlines Group Inc. announced it will buy up to 20 new jets from Boom Supersonic, an aircraft maker. American Airlines is the second major US airline to announce that it will buy supersonic airplanes.
Business, Technology
Amazon Buys iRobot Vacuums to See Inside Your Home
Amazon has recently bought iRobot, the company that makes Roomba robot vacuums, for $1.7 billion.
Business, Entertainment
Nobody Is Playing Netflix’s Video Game
It seems that 99 percent of Netflix’s subscribers do not know about its games
Business, Other
Burger King Emailed Blank Receipts to Everyone
Burger King emailed a blank receipt to thousands of customers. People started to receive the emails just after midnight (GMT -4). The customers were confused and wondered if Burger King had been hacked or if it was a tec
Business, Technology
Sony and Honda Start New Car Company
Recently, Sony and Honda Motor officially agreed to start a joint venture. The joint venture will start selling electric cars in 2025.
Business, Other
Four-day Workweek Trials Change Lives
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many workers got burnout, quit their jobs or do not have enough money because of inflation.
Business, Other
One of the Largest Pink Diamonds in 300 Years Found
In Angola, a 170-carat pink diamond was found. Australian miner Lucapa Diamond Company says it might be the largest pink diamond found in the last 300 years.
Business, Nature
Coca-Cola Company Will Stop Using Green Sprite Bottle
Starting August 1, Sprite will come in clear bottles
Business, Nature
Too Hot to Work?
A union suggested that it can be too hot to work and there should be laws to protect workers
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Kerr Will Be First Woman on Global FIFA Video Game Cover
Sam Kerr is an Australian football* player. She will be the first woman on the global cover of Electronic Arts' FIFA video game. FIFA 23' will be released this year.
Business, Nature, Politics
Some Trains Will Be Free to Ride From September
In Spain, the government already lowered public transportation prices by 50% to help people fight against inflation. Now, it will give 100% discounts.
Business, Entertainment, Technology
Netflix Will Offer Cheaper Plans with Ads
Netflix wants to introduce a cheaper plan because it lost many subscribers recently.
Business, Entertainment
Thor: Love and Thunder Earns $302 Million in First Weekend
$143 million was earned in North America and $159 million was earned internationally.
Business, Other
No Fries Until Autumn at McDonald’s Replacement in Russia
Everyone was excited last month when restaurants in Russia that were McDonald’s reopened under a new name. However, the new company has a problem; not enough fries.
Business, Technology
U.S Approves SpaceX’s Internet Service for Ships, Boats, and Planes
On Thursday, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a satellite internet network from Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX. SpaceX’s service, Starlink, can now be used in moving vehicles. The company plans to off
