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Nigerian-American Engineer Hair-Braiding Robot Wins m, 7,000-Salon Waitlist
Nigerian-American Engineer Hair-Braiding Robot Wins $7m, 7,000-Salon Waitlist

A Nigerian engineer has developed a machine designed to tackle one of the most time-consuming and physically demanding parts of a salon visit: braiding hair. Yinka Ogunbiyi’s startup, HaloBraid, has raised $7 million in seed funding to bring the device to market, with more than 7,000 salons already on its waitlist.

Washington Rebuilds Trump’s Tariff Wall With Forced-Labor Duties
Washington Rebuilds Trump’s Tariff Wall With Forced-Labor Duties
Canada Opens Gordie Howe Bridge Without US Officials Amid Trade Tensions
Canada Opens Gordie Howe Bridge Without US Officials Amid Trade Tensions
Ghana’s President Mahama Advocates For Lower Borrowing Costs In Africa
Ghana’s President Mahama Advocates For Lower Borrowing Costs In Africa