Tesla faces recall over alerts for unlatched bonnet
admin Tesla has released a software update for over 1.8 million vehicles in the US to address a faulty notification system for unlatched hoods. According to a recall notice, US safety…
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Microsoft says cyber-attack triggered latest outage
A global outage impacting Microsoft products, including Outlook and Minecraft, has been resolved, the tech giant announced. Preliminary investigations indicate the outage resulted from a cyber-attack and a failure in…
Tinder parent company cuts jobs as subscriber numbers slump
Match Group Inc, the parent company of Tinder, is set to cut 6% of its global workforce due to a decline in paying users for its most popular dating app.…
Frustrated Nigerians vow ‘days of rage’ as hardships mount
“We are protesting because we are hungry,” says Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun to the BBC. He is part of the Take It Back Movement, which has called for 10 days…
Wales sees first rise in house prices in more than a year
House prices in Wales have risen for the first time in over a year, according to the Principality building society. Their house price index shows the average home now costs…
‘Bean counters’ get their revenge, as Reeves unveils spending audit
Two years ago, the UK’s top economic institutions were about to face intense scrutiny. Liz Truss’s Conservatives were planning a major overhaul, aiming to replace Treasury leaders and abolish the…
Reeves defends move to restrict winter fuel payments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has defended her decision to scrap winter fuel payments for around 10 million pensioners. Speaking to the BBC, she explained that she discovered a “black hole” in…
Why Technology Struggles to Revolutionize Construction
Despite technological advancements, the construction industry remains largely unchanged from its practices a century ago, observes Sam O’Gorman, an associate partner at McKinsey. While the potential for enhanced productivity and…
EaseMyTrip Withdraws Go First Bid, Focuses on Core Business
EaseMyTrip, a leading online travel booking platform, has announced its withdrawal from the acquisition process for the grounded airline Go First. Nishant Pitti, EaseMyTrip’s founder, cited a strategic shift towards…
U.K. Economy Shows Signs of Recovery, But Election Looms Large
The U.K. economy emerged from a brief recession in the latter half of 2023, with a modest 0.6% growth recorded in the first quarter of 2024. Chancellor Rishi Sunak hailed…