1 hour ago Africa’s newest fintech unicorns are winning by keeping their feet on the ground

Africa’s tech ecosystem just got a boost of attention, with South Africa’s TymeBank and Nigeria’s Moniepoint both raising funds in recent weeks at valuations of over $1 billion and joining the coveted unicorn pantheon. But those valuations don’t just reflect investor confidence. They signal the success they’ve had in taking disruptive fintech models originally developed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

18 hours ago VIDEO: Husband of Pedophile Teacher Makes Sick Excuses to Victim's Father: 'She's Done So Much for So Many Students'

Recently released footage shows the shocking excuses made by pedophile teacher Brittany Zamora's husband to the father of her victim. The post VIDEO: Husband of Pedophile Teacher Makes Sick Excuses to Victim’s Father: ‘She’s Done So Much for So Many Students’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

22 hours ago Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1.22 Billion Sold at California Gas Station

Someone in California has a winning Mega Millions ticket worth about $1.22 billion, which was drawn on Friday. The post Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1.22 Billion Sold at California Gas Station appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

2 hours ago Shocked Fans Want Arkansas Player Banned from Football After 'Disgusting Act'

If a sizable percentage of X users have their way, Arkansas offensive lineman Fernando Carmona will receive a lifetime ban from college football for what he did to an opposing player on Friday. The post Shocked Fans Want Arkansas Player Banned from Football After ‘Disgusting Act’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

74 minutes ago Warren Upton, Who Escaped Sinking Battleship at Pearl Harbor, Dies at 105

The last survivor of the U.S.S. Utah, he was a 22-year-old Navy radioman when Japanese forces attacked.

Events

3 hours ago NPR producer shares her pick of romance novels from our annual Books We Love list

NPR senior producer Lauren Magaki read a LOT of romance novels this past year. She shares her recommendations from our Books We Love list. She loves love.

Culture

2 hours ago Permira’s Brian Ruder talks AI, Squarespace acquisition, and the value of co

It has been a busy year in the private equity realm, with countless big-money acquisitions unfolding. The take-private space specifically has seen some sizable transactions, with private equity firms spearheading more than a dozen billion-dollar deals for public tech companies. London-headquartered Permira was a key protagonist, joining Blackstone to acquire European online classifieds group Adevinta […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

27 hours ago 'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve: 'Human Beings Are Ruled by Algorithms Right Now... Society Is Crumbling'

Denis Villeneuve, director of the hit sci-fi franchise Dune, expressed dismay about how individualism has suffered during the age of Big Tech The post ‘Dune’ Director Denis Villeneuve: ‘Human Beings Are Ruled by Algorithms Right Now… Society Is Crumbling’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Science

3 hours ago Opinion | The opposition to Trump isn’t inert. It’s reflecting — and that’s good.

Opinion | The opposition to Trump isn’t inert. It’s reflecting — and that’s good.  The Washington Post

Politics

33 hours ago Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says

After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night.

Economics

2 hours ago Notre Dame Still Not Safe: Macron Pushes Ahead With Replacing Historic Stained Glass That Survived Fire For 'Contemporary' Replacement

President accused of vanity project as he pushes to replace historic stained glass that survived fire intact for 'contemporary gesture'. The post Notre Dame Still Not Safe: Macron Pushes Ahead With Replacing Historic Stained Glass That Survived Fire For ‘Contemporary’ Replacement appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

39 hours ago Comedian Hannah Berner Addresses That SAVAGE Blake Lively Joke After Justin Baldoni Accusations!

Comedian Hannah Berner wants to make it clear, despite the joke she made in a new roast special, she is Team Blake all the way! In Netflix’s Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year, which dropped on Friday, the comedian took a dig at Blake Lively. In reference to the very public feud with It [...] Read More... The post Comedian Hannah Berner Addresses That SAVAGE Blake Lively Joke After Justin Baldoni Accusations! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Culture

18 hours ago Google CEO says AI model Gemini will the company’s ‘biggest focus’ in 2025

CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly told Google employees that 2025 will be a “critical” year for the company. CNBC reports that it obtained audio from a December 18 strategy meeting where Pichai and other executives put on ugly holiday sweaters and laid out their priorities for the coming year. “I think 2025 will be critical,” Pichai […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

39 hours ago Opinion: Alaska’s mental health care hospitals must produce a report card

Opinion: Alaska’s mental health care hospitals must produce a report card  Anchorage Daily News

Science

3 hours ago Sabrina Carpenter, 'America's Got Talent' winner Richard Goodall among breakout music stars of 2024

Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan are some of the biggest breakout stars of the year, gaining popularity with mainstream audiences.

Politics

2 hours ago Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4

Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 shots for his second shutout of the season, David Pastrnak scored on a clean breakaway and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 to split consecutive-night, home-and-home games between the teams The post Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4-0 appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

18 hours ago Google CEO says AI model Gemini will be the company’s ‘biggest focus’ in 2025

CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly told Google employees that 2025 will be a “critical” year for the company. CNBC reports that it obtained audio from a December 18 strategy meeting where Pichai and other executives put on ugly holiday sweaters and laid out their priorities for the coming year. “I think 2025 will be critical,” Pichai […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the Nisqually tribe shared their culture and renewed their sacred pact with the salmon.

Politics

2 hours ago IDF Arrests 240 Terror Suspects in Gaza Hospital; WHO Condemns Israel, not Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has arrested 240 terror suspects at a hospital in Gaza, including the hospital director, after evacuating patients, in an operation that anti-Israel media had inflamed into a supposed attack on the facility. The post IDF Arrests 240 Terror Suspects in Gaza Hospital; WHO Condemns Israel, not Hamas appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

23 hours ago Pew Research Data: Teens Flock to TikTok and YouTube as X and Facebook Lose Appeal

A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center has shed light on the shifting social media landscape among teenagers, with nearly half of them reporting being online almost constantly. Teens are moving away from X/Twitter and Facebook as they continue to embrace China's TikTok as their platform of choice. The post Pew Research Data: Teens Flock to TikTok and YouTube as X and Facebook Lose Appeal appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

4 hours ago 'Mega Poll' Says Farage Would Surge From 5 to 72 Seats, Labour Collapse With Ministers Losing Seats to Reform

If an election were held today, Labour would lose its majority and nearly 200 seats as Farage's Reform UK party rises, a poll has found. The post ‘Mega Poll’ Says Farage Would Surge From 5 to 72 Seats, Labour Collapse With Ministers Losing Seats to Reform appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 hours ago Charles Dolan, Cablevision Founder Who Sat Atop a Media Empire, Dies at 98

His business choices were diverse and prolific: He founded HBO, bought Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks, and took over a Long Island newspaper.

Events

4 hours ago The fall of Syria's dictatorship ripples out to one family in Toledo, Ohio

When Syria's dictatorship fell, celebrations broke out around the world, including in Ohio, where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.

Politics

3 hours ago $20,000 Reward for Information on Individual(s) Behind Chicago House Party Shooting

A $20,000 reward is being offered for information to the arrest of the individual(s) who killed three and wounded six by opening fire during a Chicago party. The post $20,000 Reward for Information on Individual(s) Behind Chicago House Party Shooting appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago What were the biggest life lessons in 2024? Here's what NPR listeners learned

The year is coming to an end and with it, many lessons were learned. Some of which could have altered how we move forward into the new year. NPR listeners provide insight on their lessons from 2024.

Politics

3 hours ago 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch

A family member reported them missing at around 1 a.m. on Christmas Day after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing. The post 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 hours ago Commanders playoff picture: Washington's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs in Week 17 vs. Falcons

Commanders playoff picture: Washington's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs in Week 17 vs. Falcons  Sporting News

Politics

5 hours ago Labour Strikes Surge Across the United States in 2024: Key Sectors Impacted

Labour Strikes Surge Across the United States in 2024: Key Sectors Impacted  The Munsif Daily

Events

6 hours ago Failed negotiations resulted in union members walking out on the job at news outlets in 2024

Years-long contract fights at media companies came to a head in 2024, leading to walk-outs by unions from the New York Times, NBC and Forbes.

Politics

5 hours ago Fight Club Knockout Stories: Biden's Twisted Moral Theology—Kill the Babies, Spare the Mass Murderers

For Breitbart Fight Club Members only, every week we reveal our top five articles based on reader engagement. These are the stories that our readers were talking about for the past week. The post Fight Club Knockout Stories: Biden’s Twisted Moral Theology—Kill the Babies, Spare the Mass Murderers appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Yet Another Florida Democrat Lawmaker Switches Affiliation to Republican

A second Florida state lawmaker has defected from the Democrat Party in favor for the GOP this month, citing her former party's inability to "unequivocally support Israel." The post Yet Another Florida Democrat Lawmaker Switches Affiliation to Republican appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago How a Diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome Could Send Innocent Parents to Jail

The controversial medical diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome can send parents to jail. What if the symptoms are caused by something else?

Events

7 hours ago 'Gate lice' and 'seat squatters' among 2024's most viral travel trends

As the year of 2024 wraps up, here's a list of travel trends in America that consumed folks on social media, including "gate lice," "seat squatters" and "sleep divorce."

Politics

8 hours ago A Large Family Built Its Own Little Town. A Hurricane Killed 11 of Them.

The extended Craig family has suffered an unthinkable loss after landslides slammed into their North Carolina town during Hurricane Helene. The survivors are trying to move forward.

Events

12 hours ago Seahawks playoff picture: Seattle's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs after Week 17 vs. Bears

Seahawks playoff picture: Seattle's updated chances to make 2024 NFL playoffs after Week 17 vs. Bears  Sporting News

Politics

12 hours ago Riley Gaines: DEI Stands for 'Discrimination, Exclusion and Indoctrination'

During an appearance on Friday's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Hannity," former University of Kentucky collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines argued the November election was a rebuke of the left's efforts to force "absurdity," which she said included blurring cultural norms, a staple of the modern Democratic Party. The post Riley Gaines: DEI Stands for ‘Discrimination, Exclusion and Indoctrination’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

12 hours ago David Brooks: 'I'm Thrilled by the Decline in Viewership for Political News'

Friday, during his weekly appearance on PBS's "NewsHour," New York Times columnist David Brooks argued the decline in viewership of political news was a positive. The post David Brooks: ‘I’m Thrilled by the Decline in Viewership for Political News’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

13 hours ago South Korean Plane Skids Off Runway, At Least 28 Killed in Fiery Crash

A passenger plane operated by South Korea’s Jeju Air skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport at shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time on Sunday morning, causing a fiery crash that killed at least 28 of its 181 passengers and crew. The post South Korean Plane Skids Off Runway, At Least 28 Killed in Fiery Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

16 hours ago Boston College’s rally comes too late to take down Nebraska in Pinstripe Bowl

The Eagles nearly erased an 18-point deficit in the final six minutes Saturday. The post Boston College’s rally comes too late to take down Nebraska in Pinstripe Bowl appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

14 hours ago Dayle Haddon, Model and Actress Who Bucked Age Discrimination, Dies at 76

Ms. Haddon, who carved a path all her own in the modeling world, was found dead on Friday morning from what authorities believed was a carbon monoxide leak.

Events

16 hours ago Rams vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, spread: 2024 NFL picks, Week 17 Saturday predictions by advanced model

Rams vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, spread: 2024 NFL picks, Week 17 Saturday predictions by advanced model  CBS Sports

Politics

14 hours ago Dayle Haddon, Model and Actress, Dies at 76 After Suspected Carbon Monoxide Leak

Ms. Haddon, who carved a path all her own in the modeling world, was found dead on Friday morning from what authorities believed was a carbon monoxide leak.

Events

17 hours ago Here’s which Muni lines had the highest — and lowest — recovery in 2024

Here’s which Muni lines had the highest — and lowest — recovery in 2024  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

15 hours ago Plane burst into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 85

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall on the outskirts of the facility.

Events

18 hours ago Marc Fogel Designated as ‘Wrongfully Detained’ in Russia by U.S. State Dept.

Marc Fogel was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced in 2022 to 14 years in prison by the same court that handled the case of Brittney Griner.

Politics

15 hours ago Plane burst into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 120

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall on the outskirts of the facility.

Events

18 hours ago State Dept. Designates American Teacher Held in Russia as ‘Wrongfully Detained’

Marc Fogel was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced in 2022 to 14 years in prison by the same court that handled the case of Brittney Griner.

Politics

15 hours ago Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 127

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall on the outskirts of the facility.

Events

18 hours ago Looking to reflect on this past year? Life Kit has tips on what to do.

NPR's Life Kit has tips for how to reflect on the past year.

Politics

15 hours ago Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 167

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall on the outskirts of the facility.

Events

19 hours ago Biden still regrets dropping out of 2024 presidential race, believes he could have beaten Trump: report

President Biden has recently told aides that he still believes he could have beaten President-elect Trump in the election and regrets his decision to drop out.

Politics

15 hours ago Plane crashes and bursts into flames at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 176

Footage of the crash aired by YTN television showed the Jeju Air plane skidding across the airstrip, apparently with its landing gear still closed, and colliding head-on with a concrete wall.

Events