Walmart CEO Doug McMillon Retires: John Furner Takes Over
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Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs as New CEO Seeks Major Restructure
U.S. telecom leader Verizon Communications plans to eliminate roughly 15,000 jobs—around 15 % of its U.S. workforce—in its largest‐ever layoff under new CEO Dan Schulman, signalling a sweeping cost‐cutting transformation.
U.S. Mints Its Last Penny: End of an Era for the One-Cent Coin
After more than 230 years, the U.S. Mint has produced its final one-cent coin. Retailers and banks adapt as pennies remain legal tender but new ones are gone.
Michael Burry, 2008 Housing Crash Predictor, Deregisters Scion Asset Management
Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 housing crash, has deregistered his hedge fund Scion Asset Management and hinted at a new venture launching November 25.
Nvidia denies $1 billion data-centre investment in Nuevo León
Nvidia has denied plans to invest $1 billion in a proposed AI data centre in Nuevo León, contradicting the Mexican governor’s earlier announcement.
Nvidia to invest $1 billion in Nuevo León for green AI data center
Global chipmaker Nvidia will partner with local operators to build a $1 billion green data centre in Nuevo León, Mexico — a strategic move to expand AI infrastructure in Latin America.
China accuses U.S. of $13 billion Bitcoin hack linked to 2020 LuBian mining pool
Beijing’s cyber agency claims the U.S. government seized 127,000 Bitcoins, worth $23 billion stolen from the LuBian mining pool in 2020, escalating digital and diplomatic tensions.
Joyce Carol Oates calls Elon Musk “uneducated, uncultured” – Musk fires back on X
Acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates sparked a viral debate after calling Elon Musk “uneducated and uncultured.” The billionaire fired back on X, calling her “a liar” and “not a good human.”
Valar Atomics Secures $130 Million to Accelerate Advanced Nuclear Reactor Development in Utah
Backed by high-profile investors, Valar Atomics is pushing forward with its Utah test reactor to redefine clean industrial energy through advanced nuclear technology.
Huda Beauty ends partnership with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after viral livestream backlash
Huda Beauty has cut ties with Love Island star Huda Mustafa after a viral livestream backlash. The brand says the incident “does not reflect its values.”
Rama Duwaji’s Election-Night Look Wove Fashion, Identity, and Resistance Into One Statement
On a night of political triumph, Rama Duwaji turned fashion into a language of identity and solidarity — wearing a Palestinian design that carried history, heritage, and quiet defiance.
Sneako Praises Zohran Mamdani, Slams Elon Musk: “Go Back to South Africa”
In a viral stream, Sneako hailed Zohran Mamdani’s campaign as “the greatest since Trump’s” and blasted Elon Musk over his remarks on NYC’s new mayor, telling the billionaire to “go back to South Africa.”