Gambling companies are secretly tracking visitors to their websites and sending their data to Facebook’s parent company without consent, breaching data protection laws. The information is used by Meta to profile people as gamblers and flood them with ads for casinos and betting sites. A hidden tracking tool on dozens of UK gambling websites extracts … Read more
Coca-Cola reported a better-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue, driven by rising sales volumes in the US, China, and other markets. The company’s revenue grew 6% to $11.5 billion, beating analyst expectations. In terms of sales volume, Coke saw a significant increase, with unit case volumes up 2%, reversing a decline seen in the third quarter. This growth … Read more
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Boom Supersonic’s historic supersonic flight on January 28 did not generate a sonic boom, as planned. According to Blake Scholl, company founder, this was intentional and achieved through “well-known physics called Mach cutoff.” At high altitudes, the sound of breaking the speed barrier “refracts” upwards, making it impossible for people on the ground to hear. … Read more
Oppo has officially announced its latest foldable phone, the Find N5, which boasts an impressive design that feels like a normal slab phone when folded. The device’s book-style folding mechanism features a reduced crease width and depth compared to other foldables on the market. During an exclusive hands-on experience with the Oppo event team, I … Read more
Tri-Union Seafoods has issued a voluntary recall of select canned tuna products due to potential botulism contamination. The affected products were sold under various brand names, including Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s. The issue was identified with the easy-open pull-tab can lids, which are susceptible to Clostridium botulinum. Consumers who have purchased these … Read more
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is set to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, a leading operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica, for approximately $2.6 billion. The acquisition, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, will add significant value to Hyatt’s portfolio. Hyatt currently owns 9.4% of Playa’s shares and … Read more
US Treasury yields increased on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised concerns about lowering interest rates. The 10-year yield rose 4 basis points to 4.537%, while the 2-year yield climbed 2 basis points to 4.29%. Powell stated that the central bank doesn’t need to rush to lower rates, citing a strong economy and … Read more
The experimental XB-1 aircraft has successfully broken the sound barrier three times during its first supersonic flight, shattering a long-standing challenge in supersonic aviation. According to US company Boom Supersonic, the achievement confirms that supersonic travel can be affordable, sustainable, and friendly to those onboard and on the ground. During supersonic flight, an aircraft creates … Read more
Acting Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken action on a contentious climate-related disclosure rule. The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors rule was adopted by the commission in March 2024, but it is currently being challenged in court. The Acting Chairman has expressed concerns that the rule is deeply … Read more