Volvo is a Swedish multinational company that produces luxury vehicles, buses, heavy trucks, as well as boat engines. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. According to reports, Volvo has announced plans to build a $700 million USD truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico. The factory will be used to produce heavy-duty…
2,492-Carat Diamond Unearthed In Botswana
Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, with a population of over 2.4 million residents as of 2023. According to reports, a 2,492-carat diamond has been unearthed from the Karowe Mine in Botswana and is said to be the…
Acura To Recall 5,031 Vehicles
Acura has issued a recall of 5,031 vehicles due to a software issue that affects the braking system. According to reports, a software defect in the electronic brake control module can cause the anti-lock brake to falsely activate and release braking pressure. Affected vehicles include all-wheel-drive 2024 Acura ZDX crossover models. Acura will have dealers…
Chevron To Invest $1 Billion in India
Chevron Corp. is an American multinational energy corporation founded in 1849 and headquartered in San Ramon, California. It specializes in oil and gas, as well as hydrocarbon exploration, production, refining, marketing, and power generation, with a presence in more than 180 countries. According to reports, Chevron has announced plans to invest approximately $1 billion USD…
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel
Cristiano Ronaldo launched a YouTube channel called ‘UR Cristiano’ on Wednesday, 20 August, and has since broken the record for the fastest channel to hit one million subscribers in 90 minutes. According to reports, UR Cristiano currently features 19 videos of himself and his family. The channel now has over 15 million subscribers and counting….
Canada: 2 Biggest Freight Railway Stop Operations
Canada’s two major freight rail companies locked out over 9,000 Teamsters union workers who operate the trains over a dispute between the two companies, bringing operations to a stop. According to reports, the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Southern (CPKC) networks cross the US-Canadian border, and the shutdown could disrupt operations in…
Ghana To Construct a $12 Billion Oil Refinery
Ghana is a country in West Africa, known for its rich cultural heritage, with a population of over 34 million residents as of 2024. It is bordered by the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Togo. According to reports, the Ghanaian government has started construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day…
Tesla To Recall 9,136 Vehicles
Tesla has issued a recall of 9,136 vehicles over a trim on the roof that could separate, increasing the risk of a crash. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), if the trim’s adhesion to the surface lacks primer, the part could separate from the vehicle over time, creating a…
IHS Towers To Layoff 100
IHS Towers is a telecommunications infrastructure provider founded in 2001. It is the fourth largest independent owner, operator, and developer of shared communications infrastructure in the world, with operations in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. According to reports, IHS Towers has announced plans to lay off over 100 employees in the network surveillance…
Johnson & Johnson: $1.7 Billion V-Wave Acquisition
Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational health company founded in 1886 and headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It develops a range of medical devices, surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, and diagnostic equipment. According to reports, Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to acquire V-Wave for approximately $1.7 billion USD to expand its portfolio in…