UK and Russia consider May-Putin meeting to thaw relations
More than a year after Skripal poisoning, obstacles remain to key diplomatic step The UK and Russia are examining the scope for a thaw in relations, including the possibility of… Read more »
‘They’re kids, not rioters’: new generation of protesters bring Hong Kong to standstill
Authorities urged to withdraw extradition bill as up to 2 million people take to streets despite Carrie Lam apology A sea of protesters, most dressed in black and carrying white… Read more »
US Open 2019: final round – live!
All the action from the 119th US Open at Pebble Beach Official leader board Send an email to Scott if you so desire 1.46am BST Woodland finds the heart of… Read more »
Tom Watson to say Labour must adopt clear anti-Brexit stance
Deputy leader to hail remain values as shadow cabinet meeting cancelled at 11th hour Tom Watson is to challenge Jeremy Corbyn to put Labour at the forefront of the campaign… Read more »
Getting remote work working, A16Z in LatAm, transferring H-1Bs, and Uber Air taxis
How to make remote work work TechCrunch columnist Jon Evans has an Extra Crunch-exclusive look on what it takes to get remote work working within an organization. Evans, who has… Read more »
Equity transcribed: Silicon Valley’s founder fetish infantilizes public companies
Welcome back to this week’s transcribed edition of Equity. This was a big week of news that the Equity duo had to cover. Kate was at the Code Conference, Fortnite… Read more »
Meet TezLab, the Fitbit for Tesla vehicles
Some of the best real-time insights into Tesla and its global fleet of electric vehicles — outside the confines of its Silicon Valley headquarters — might be through the lens… Read more »
Original Content podcast: ‘Black Mirror’ returns with one of its strongest seasons
Less than six months after releasing the disappointing interactive experiment “Bandersnatch,” Netflix’s science fiction anthology series “Black Mirror” is back with three traditionally-structured episodes. On the latest installment of the… Read more »
Startups Weekly: #CodeCon, the ‘techlash’ and ill-prepared CEOs
Hello and welcome back to Startups Weekly, a newsletter published every Saturday that dives into the week’s noteworthy venture capital deals, funds and trends. Before I dive into this week’s… Read more »
Elizabeth Warren wants to level the playing field for entrepreneurs of color
Warren’s newest plan would provide $7 billion in grants to minority-owned businesses. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren released a new plan on Friday to “level the playing field for… Read more »
Andrew Yang, the 2020 long-shot candidate running on a universal basic income, explained
The “Yang Gang” is growing rapidly. Night two of the first Democratic presidential debate will feature a lot of familiar faces: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris. It will also… Read more »
Hong Kong’s leader suspends China extradition bill following mass protests
The controversial bill allows criminal suspects to be extradited to mainland China and has faced massive opposition. Hong Kong’s chief executive Carrie Lam will “indefinitely suspend” a contentious extradition bill… Read more »
Mexico releases the full text of Trump’s immigration “deal”
It is less a deal and more an agreement to discuss a future agreement. The Mexican government has released a copy of a deal Donald Trump waved in front of… Read more »
Hyped-up science is a problem. One clever Twitter account is pushing back.
How a simple nudge can improve health and nutrition reporting. “Researchers test vaccine they hope could stem Alzheimer’s.” “Do fatty foods decrease serotonin levels?” “Researchers claim McDonald’s fries can cure… Read more »
Makinde commiserates with victims of Aperin Market fire, to investigate cause
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday expressed sadness over news of the fire incident at Aperin market, in Ibadan the state capital. Makinde, in a statement by his… Read more »
Buhari campaign faults European Union’s election report
President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign team has faulted the European Union Observation Mission’s report on the 2019 general elections. The campaign team spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, faulted the EU for not reaching… Read more »
Abiodun appoints SSG, Chief of Staff
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Saturday appointed Mr Olatokunbo Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Abiodun also appointed Alhaji Shuaib Salisu as his Chief of Staff…. Read more »
Nigeria’s general elections were not transparent – EU observers
Nigeria’s 2019 general elections were not transparent and were marred by violence and harassment of voters, the European Union observer mission said. “Overall, the EU EOM concluded the 2019 elections… Read more »
Okorocha accuses Ihedioha of harassing his family
Former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha has accused his successor Emeka Ihedioha of abusing the office of governor by harassing his family members. “We want to make this appeal and… Read more »
Watch: Falz Drops “Alakori” Video Featuring Dice Ailes
Falz (The Bahd Guy) recently teamed up with sensational Nigerian-Canadian Artiste Dice Ailes for a new track titled “Alakori” The duo effortlessly compliment each other on the track; Falz delivers… Read more »
Diddy Congratulates Ex Cassie and Boyfriend Following Their Pregnancy Reveal
In an attempt to put an end to the rumours of him being bitter towards their breakup, Diddy has congratulated his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura after she announced the exciting news… Read more »
Cuba Gooding Jr. Arrest: Woman Accuses Actor Of ‘Forcible Touching’
Hollywood star Cuba Gooding Jr. has been arrested and charged with a misdemeanour after a 29-year old woman filed a police report claiming the Oscar winner grabbed her breast at Magic Hour… Read more »