The Federal Reserve gave Capital One the green light to buy Discover Financial for $35.3 billion. This major deal will create the largest credit card lender in America, bigger than JPMorgan Chase. The Justice Department already approved this massive merger earlier this month. The company will become the eighth-largest bank in the US with assets worth $660 billion.
The Fed carefully considered how this deal would affect communities, competition, and financial stability before making its decision. The Fed also fined Discover $100 million for charging merchants extra fees. Discover has already agreed to pay $1.2 billion to settle lawsuits about these overcharges. Capital One promised the Federal Reserve it would fix these issues and make...
Metal Eden players will need to wait a bit longer to jump into the action. Reikon Games pushed back the release from May 6, 2025, to summer 2025 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The team made this decision after reviewing player feedback from their recent demo. They spotted several areas needing improvement and want extra time to polish the game properly. Reikon Games thanked fans for their valuable input throughout the development process. They promised to announce the exact launch date as soon as possible. The developers believe players will find the final product worth the additional wait time.
Good news for eager fans—the demo remains available during this extended development period. Players can continue enjoying the preview...
Popular photographer Saad Byakuleka died when his motorcycle crashed Thursday evening at Bugonga Junction near Entebbe's Air Base. Police said two motorcycles hit each other, killing both riders instantly. Officials plan to move their bodies to Mulago City Mortuary. Saad became famous for his work in entertainment and creative arts throughout Uganda. Many people feel sad about losing someone they considered a rising star in photography.
Motorcycle crashes have become a serious problem in Uganda. Police reports show motorcyclists made up 33 percent of all traffic deaths last year, with 1,720 people killed. When you add passengers riding on motorcycles, the number jumps to 2,334 deaths, which equals almost half of all traffic fatalities...
A Ugandan man called Arizona reportedly killed someone with his truck at a garage in South Africa. The victim remains unknown. A video spreading online shows a pickup truck running over a person lying on the ground. The truck moves back and forth across the body many times until the person dies. The camera operator says Arizona first attacked the victim with a hammer before they fought.
After they fought, Arizona went to his vehicle and drove over the helpless person. The witness recording the video tells viewers the attacker ran over the victim four separate times. People watching the video can see the entire terrible event unfold clearly. South African authorities have not released official information about the incident. The...
Ahmed Farah stepped down from his position as CEO of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce immediately. He worked there for only six months before leaving. Farah mentioned he left because he had different views from the board members. He stated that leadership sometimes faces moments when people think differently about things.
Farah felt proud to help advance the Chamber's goals during his time there. He enjoyed working with dedicated team members who wanted to improve Kenya's business environment. The former CEO believes the Chamber can still help create a strong economy for everyone. He thinks good leadership will help the organization continue making positive changes for businesses.
Patrick Nyangweso led the organization before...
Former top government official Fred Matiang'i returned to Kenya from America late Thursday night. A small group, including Jubilee party leader Jeremiah Kioni and some senators, met him at the airport. Matiang'i worked in several important positions during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's time in office. People say he plans to run for president in 2027 against the current President William Ruto.
Leaders who greeted Matiang'i did not share many details about his plans. They said they needed to meet with him first before anything happened. Senator Orwoba mentioned she went because Matiang'i comes from her Gusii community. Young protesters last year called for Matiang'i to return and challenge President Ruto. The Jubilee Party has...
Easter weekend brings excitement worldwide. Christians celebrate Jesus dying for their sins. Many attend church gatherings to honor this important religious time. Some people who follow other religions or have different beliefs use these days to visit family or travel.
In Zimbabwe, Easter creates busy churches. Most businesses close, giving workers time off. Apostle Stephen Mangwanya says Easter helps believers remember that God sent Jesus to save everyone. Church leader Sambo plans to worship with Methodist members before finishing at a prayer mountain.
Not everyone celebrates the same way. Muslim store owner Jasper Hassan keeps working because Easter holds no meaning for him. He respects other faiths but stays committed to Islam...
African junior rugby features a fierce three-way battle between Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Namibia. The Barthes Trophy starts today at Old Hararians Sports Club, where these teams will compete again. These three nations have dominated the competition since it began in 2017. Zimbabwe and Namibia each won twice, with Kenya claiming three victories. They also led before the name change, when it was called the Division A Tournament from 2006 to 2016, with Namibia winning seven times.
Today, Kenya plays Tunisia, and Zimbabwe faces Namibia in exciting matches. Zimbabwe captain Emmanuel Gabi says his team wants to win everything. They aim to compete strongly with both backs and forwards to reclaim the trophy. Last year, Zimbabwe entered as...
FC Platinum won their third Uhuru Cup after beating Simba Bhora in penalty kicks at Gokwe. This marked the first top league match ever played in the Gokwe district, part of the government's plans to spread events across the country. Many people waited patiently until evening, when the game finally started. The match was shorter because of a wet field and poor lighting, but local fans still enjoyed seeing famous players perform live.
The teams played to a scoreless draw before FC Platinum won 3-0 in the shootout. Three FC Platinum players scored their penalties, but all Simba Bhora players missed theirs. Coach Mapeza said they came mainly to celebrate independence rather than just win a trophy. Women played in the Independence Cup for...
