The Pan-African venture firm has raised $83 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Border Report Live: Immigrant advocacy group rallies against Flock cameras
In the latest episode of Border Report Live, an Ohio-based nonprofit is urging communities to prevent the use of flock cameras and automatic license plate readers. Read: Read More
Border Report – Capitol Police seize guillotine from pickup truck
Guillotines were fashioned as the primary method of execution during the French Revolution in the late 1790s. During the “Reign of Terror,” the weapon was used to kill thousands — including French…
KTSM News – El Paso County OKs new fees, updates for golf, pools, Sportspark use
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The price to pay golf and other sports at El Paso County facilities is expected to go up in October. The El Paso County Commissioners Court approved…
Tech Crunch – India’s Ringg gets backing from Peak XV as it pushes voice AI past the phone call
Ringg has raised $10 million from Peak XV as a part of its Series A extension. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – EPPD: Speeding driver died in East El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 68-year-old man is dead following a multi-vehicle crash in East El Paso last month, according to the El Paso Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 25. As…
Border Report – Ranchers, vets learn to fight screwworm as cattle trade with Mexico reopens
As the federal government begins a phased reopening of the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico, federal and state officials are training veterinarians, livestock workers and producers to identify and contain…
Tech Crunch – Robotics startup Generalist reaches $3B valuation, sources say
The $200 million extension comes just months after the physical AI startup reached a $2 billion valuation. Read more: Read More
Border Report – San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says
A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday. Read: Read More
KTSM News – UTEP President discusses university’s transformation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — This year, the University of Texas at El Paso is making huge transitions across various departments, including its Athletics Department returning to the Mountain West Conference and…