Texas has filed a lawsuit against streaming giant Netflix, accusing the company of secretly collecting user data without proper consent and designing its platform to encourage addictive viewing behavior. The lawsuit was announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who alleges that Netflix misled users for years by claiming it did not collect or share…
Scientists are reporting encouraging progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS after an experimental immune-cell therapy helped two patients suppress the virus to undetectable levels following a single treatment. The early-stage research, which is set to be presented at a gene therapy conference in Boston, offers fresh hope that long-term control of HIV may one day…
A U.S.-based technology startup is reimagining the future of artificial intelligence infrastructure with an ambitious plan to move data centers from land to the open ocean. Panthalassa, an ocean technology company focused on wave energy innovation, is developing offshore AI data centers powered by ocean motion and cooled naturally by seawater. The company’s futuristic concept…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected bandit identified as Ibrahim Adamu during a security operation in Kaduna State. The suspect was reportedly apprehended during a snap checkpoint operation carried out in the Damari area of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, a region that has faced repeated security threats…
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against electronics giant Samsung Electronics, accusing the company of using her image in a global television marketing campaign without her consent or compensation. According to court filings submitted on Friday, the singer alleges that Samsung prominently featured a photograph of her face on promotional…
Peach farmers in California are facing a major agricultural and financial setback after the bankruptcy of Del Monte Foods triggered the shutdown of key fruit processing facilities, leaving growers with limited options for their crops. Farmers in Central California are now preparing to destroy approximately 420,000 clingstone peach trees following the closure of Del Monte’s…
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have unveiled a promising new cancer treatment approach inspired by bacteria naturally found inside tumors, offering a potentially innovative strategy for slowing cancer growth. Rather than attacking cancer cells directly in the conventional way, the new therapy focuses on disrupting how tumor cells generate energy, effectively weakening them…
The Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc, Tosin Eniolorunda, has sparked conversations about the state of talent development in Nigeria after revealing that the fintech company is struggling to fill more than 500 open positions despite focusing its recruitment efforts locally. Speaking during an appearance on The Platform, a public affairs programme aired on Channels…
Meta Platforms has officially discontinued end-to-end encrypted direct messaging on Instagram, bringing an end to a privacy feature that previously allowed users to exchange messages with an added layer of security. The change took effect on May 8, 2026, according to an update published on Instagram’s official Help page, where the platform confirmed that end-to-end…
Fresh concerns have emerged over agricultural financing in Nigeria after a leading agribusiness executive accused financial institutions of diverting funds intended for farmers into the real estate sector, worsening the country’s already fragile food production system. The allegation was made by Wale Oyekoya, former Chairman of the Agriculture and Non-Oil Group of the Lagos Chamber…
