Africa focused payment startup PalmPay has launched in Nigeria after raising a $40 million seed-round led by Chinese mobile-phone maker Transsion. The investment came via Transsion’s Tecno subsidiary, with participation from China’s NetEase and Taiwanese…
6 arrested in connection to death of HQ…
Six alleged members of a drug delivery service known as “Mike’s Candyshop” were arrested on Wednesday by police and federal agents and charged with distributing heroin and cocaine, including a dose that killed Colin Kroll,…
Brother of Honduran president accused of getting $1…
A former Honduran politician is facing life in federal prison for allegedly getting help from his brother, currently the president of the Central American country, in conspiring with massive drug cartels including that of Mexican…
7 dead in World War II plane crash…
At least seven people are dead after a World War II plane crashed at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on Wednesday, officials and a source have told ABC News. The vintage Boeing B-17 crashed at…
Massive settlement with victims of Las Vegas massacre…
A massive settlement to resolve claims against MGM Resorts stemming from the October 2017 Las Vegas massacre is expected to be announced Thursday, people briefed on the plans told ABC News. Interested in Las Vegas…
Dating app maker Match sued by FTC for…
They’re just not that into you. Or maybe it was a bot? The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced it has sued Match Group, the owner of just about all the dating apps —…
Facebook tries hiding Like counts to fight envy
If their post has lots of Likes, you feel jealous. If your post doesn’t get enough Likes, you feel embarrassed. And when you just chase Likes, you distort your life seeking moments that score them,…
Trump administration goes after California on pollution tied…
In yet another strike against California, the Trump administration accused the state of "failing to protect Californians from degraded water," specifically citing concerns about waste from homeless populations getting into sewer systems. Interested in Trump…
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform at the…
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will perform at Super Bowl 54, Pepsi announced Thursday. Interested in Super Bowl? Add Super Bowl as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Super Bowl news, video,…