5 people charged in connection with Matthew Perry death
Federal prosecutors confirmed Monday that the final of five individuals charged in the death of actor Matthew Perry has agreed to a plea deal,...
Starbucks Korea tells customers to leave desktop setups at home
In a bid to preserve the welcoming and shared ambience of its cafés, Starbucks South Korea has introduced a new policy requesting patrons refrain...
The rise of Luckin Coffee signals a shift in global coffee dominance
China’s homegrown Luckin Coffee is rapidly upending the global coffee market, eclipsing Starbucks in its domestic stronghold and now challenging the U.S. giant on...
Matcha boom drives global craze, but demand sparks shortages
The global craze for matcha, the vivid green powdered tea from Japan, is sweeping across continents — from Starbucks’ lattes in London to doughnuts...
Australia expands under‑16 social media ban to include YouTube
Australia has officially moved to include YouTube in its pioneering law prohibiting individuals under 16 from operating social media accounts — a reversal of...
Australia dominates global rankings with world’s top beaches
In July 2025, Whitehaven Beach—located on Whitsunday Island off the coast of Queensland—was officially declared the world’s best beach by renowned travel site Big 7...
India becomes new superpower of ‘French fries’
What began as an experiment to survive drought has now turned into a booming success story for Jitesh Patel, a farmer from Gujarat, whose...
Netflix uses AI for first time to create visual effects
In a notable development for the entertainment industry, Netflix has confirmed it has used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects in one...
Prada’s Kolhapuri controversy sparks global debate on cultural credit
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has found itself at the center of a growing controversy over cultural appropriation after unveiling sandals in its June...