Nigerian social media personality Verydarkman has reacted to the performance of Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali This came after the Super Eagles beat the Panthers of Gabon 4-1 ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers VDM came forward with a video analysing Nwabali’s recent performance, triggering reactions on social media Nigerian …
Read More »World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Latin America
Home Awards Award Winners World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean SMEs in Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean continue to strengthen their competitiveness amid evolving economic and regulatory landscapes. Regional Winners Latin America | BTG Pactual Empresas BTG Pactual Empresas has devoted significant …
Read More »Build Mode starts at the beginning: How Forethought AI found product-market fit
In the debut episode of the Build Mode podcast, host Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Deon Nicholas, co-founder of Forethought AI, to unpack what it really takes to build a lasting company with and for your customers from day one. Build Mode is TechCrunch’s new podcast that pulls back the …
Read More »Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
Tech firms are pouring massive sums into physical AI, and Morgan Stanley predicts the world could have more than a billion humanoid robots by 2050. Photo: Jade GAO / AFPSource: AFP A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator …
Read More »Robert Stirm, Air Force lieutenant colonel in iconic Vietnam War photo “Burst of Joy,” dies at 92
Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Stirm, the man captured in the iconic “Burst of Joy” photo at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California, has died at the age of 92, his family said. Stirm passed away on the morning of Veterans Day. He was a prisoner of war …
Read More »World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Asia-Pacific
In the Asia-Pacific region, SMEs are redefining growth via digital transformation, resilient supply chains, and expanding regional trade. Regional Winner | DBS Bank Its exceptional support for the SME ecosystem has earned DBS Bank this year’s Best SME Bank award in the Asia-Pacific region for the second consecutive year. In …
Read More »VCs abandon old rules for a ‘funky time’ of investing in AI startups
If there’s one thing that VCs agree on when backing AI startups, it’s that AI requires a different investment approach than prior technological shifts. “It’s a funky time,” said Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Cowboy Ventures, onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. The longtime VC noted that the rules …
Read More »BREAKING: US Announces 2 Categories of Applicants Who Will Now Begin to Deny Visas
The US expanded its visa rules as obesity and special-needs dependents were used as grounds to deny immigration A leaked memo showed Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed embassies to factor long-term care costs into visa decisions Critics said the policy escalated Trump’s immigration crackdown as officials targeted applicants likely …
Read More »Schedule, results, rules, live stream, TV channel and groups as Littler looks to retain title
ALL eyes will be on Wolverhampton once again as the Grand Slam of Darts returns to the big screens – a competition that is special to Luke Littler. A then 16-year-old Littler burst onto the scene at the 2023/24 World Darts Championship and became the new darling of the sport …
Read More »World’s Best SME Banks 2026: Africa
Small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are driving innovation and inclusion despite persistent financing and productivity challenges. Regional Winner | FNB First National Bank (FNB) takes pride in being the largest bank for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. The bank’s dominance in the field is rooted …
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