Today: 16. Nov, 2024
Elon Musk’s social media endeavor, known as X, is taking a bold step to address the growing problem of spam and fake accounts on its platform. In a bid to tackle this issue, the company has initiated a test program that charges…
Halloween, characterized by carved pumpkins and eerie costumes, is candy’s grandest showcase. It’s no surprise that Mars Wrigley, the conglomerate behind beloved candies such as Snickers, treats this occasion with utmost seriousness. Tim LeBel, who typically serves as Mars Wrigley’s president of…
As social media platforms evolve, monetization strategies and user preferences are coming to the fore. One such development is TikTok’s exploration of an advert-free monthly subscription. This move by the Chinese firm to test such a service in an English-speaking market, undisclosed…
Amid growing concerns about the opioid crisis, the US has taken decisive action by sanctioning 25 China-based entities and individuals believed to be pivotal in producing chemicals essential for fentanyl. A potent opioid, fentanyl, has been at the center of the US…
In a recent strategic move, TikTok, the globally renowned video-sharing platform, has suspended its online shopping services in Indonesia. This decision comes as a response to the newly implemented regulations in South East Asia’s dominant economy. Beginning at 17:00 Jakarta time, TikTok…
Moderna announced on Wednesday its combined COVID and flu vaccine will proceed to the ultimate trial phase for adults aged 50 and above this year, following promising outcomes from preliminary to mid-phase research. To secure regulatory approval by 2025, Moderna’s mRNA-1083 shot…
Philip Morris International, renowned for producing Marlboro cigarettes, is mulling over the sale of a portion of its premier pharmaceuticals division. Having ventured into health care and wellness in 2021 by procuring Vectura, a U.K. pharmaceutical entity specializing in inhalers and inhaled…
SpaceX, helmed by Elon Musk, has initiated a legal action against the U.S. Department of Justice in a Texas federal jurisdiction, contending the unconstitutionality of the DOJ’s allegations of hiring bias. This legal move by SpaceX follows the recent lawsuit by the…
Walmart is venturing into pet care by inaugurating a specialized pet services center in Dallas, Georgia. This move demonstrates the retail giant’s intention to become a go-to destination for regular grocery shopping and veterinary and grooming services for pets. This initiative is…
The latest wave of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has encountered some stumbling blocks, particularly around delayed health insurance coverage for the vaccines. Private insurers, along with government-funded programs like Medicare, are obligated to cover the costs of the newly released Pfizer…
