Under China’s Ant Group Yilun, financial technology (FinTech) has made tremendous leaps and bounds in the world’s largest economy. The company, founded in 2014, is the force behind the world’s largest mobile payments platform, Alipay, and is now venturing into a number of other financial services. The company is a result of the merger between…
The MTA in New York City, the LA Metro in Los Angeles, and the TfL in London are some of the world’s largest and most heavily used public transportation systems. Each one is different in its own way, with differences in infrastructure, services, and fares. Here is a closer look at how each of these…
President Donald Trump has found a new ally in his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump. The former Inside Edition producer has signed on as the official “hatmaker” for her father-in-law’s re-election campaign. Lara Trump is the wife of Eric Trump, President Trump’s son. She will be responsible for creating and designing the hats that will be worn…
Kashmir Duggal is a journalist and media entrepreneur from India. She has been featured in the news for her work in the field of media and journalism, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region. Duggal is the founder of Al Jazeera’s India-based bureau, which serves as the network’s hub for coverage of the…
In the wake of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s announcement that she is entering the 2020 presidential race, many have been quick to respond to her candidacy. The most vocal of these has been Senator Mike Lee, who has questioned Klobuchar’s qualifications for the job and her ability to lead the country. Additionally, Senator Kyle MacLachlan has…
The news of a potential merger between tech giants Amazon and Walmart had the public abuzz when it was first reported by Bloomberg in February of 2020. As the world was still in the midst of the global pandemic, the news of a potential mega-merger between two of the world’s largest companies was an unexpected…
Parler CEO John Matze has set a deadline for the embattled social media platform to return online after it was booted off the internet for hosting content that incited violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Matze announced in a post on the platform that the company is “working around the clock” to bring…
The physical 75m serieso 325m is an incrediblyn impressive series of physical challenges. It includes 75 different challenges that range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, and incorporate a variety of different physical activities, including running, climbing, jumping, swimming, agility, balance, and strength. This series of challenges was created to help people push their physical…
Data has become an increasingly sought-after asset in today’s business world. With the proliferation of data-driven technologies, new investors are keen to capitalize on the potential value of big data. The emergence of big data has led to the emergence of 20M Forgepoint Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in technology investments specifically in data-driven…
Anthony Levandowski and FundKorosec have joined forces with the NAACP to make a major statement on their social commitment and to invest in the NAACP’s mission to realize racial justice and equity. Levandowski, a well-known entrepreneur in the technology industry, and FundKorosec, an AI-focused venture capital firm that he co-founded, recently announced their Fund AIFocused…
