Breaking: Facebook is buying WhatsApp for $16 billion

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Facebook has entered into an agreement to purchase WhatsApp, the massively popular messaging client, for $16 billion in cash and stock. A document filed with the SEC today confirms the huge purchase. As was the case with Instagram, the company says WhatsApp will continue to operate independently after the acquisition — separate from Facebook Messenger — but claims the deal "accelerates Facebook’s ability to bring connectivity and utility to the world." Facebook is also throwing in an extra $3 billion in restricted stock units that will go to WhatsApp’s employees; those will vest over a period of four years after the acquisition is finalized.

Google Fiber takes a fresh look at Portland, and eight other metro areas

 

Google Fiber could be coming to your hometown, a move that feels a bit like playing in the bandwidth lottery, as the company announced Wednesday nine more locales that are being considered for its gigabit Internet network.

Why Kiev is on fire

 

Ukraine's capital Kiev over the last 24 hours has experienced some of its worst violence since the former Soviet republic became an independent nation in 1991.

At least 25 people have died and dozens more have been seriously injured in ongoing clashes between protesters who are seeking the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych and security forces loyal to his government.

Brutal scenes from the Battle of Kiev

 

 Brutal scenes from the Battle of Kiev 

A husband & wife win Winter Olympic medals within moments of each other

Sochi 2014: Couple win medals within 10 minutes of each other

At least 25 people are dead after deadly clashes in Ukraine

Senior German MP Calls for Sanctions on Yanukovych

A first senior lawmaker in German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party Wednesday called for sanctions to be imposed on Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and his family as a result of violence in Ukraine.

3-1 : Finland's third goal came in powerplay

 

Prohibits the head up to check on Lejonen match today? Do not despair, HBL 's hockey studio keeps you updated goal for goal.

Finland began intensively and dared to challenge Russia in the offensive zone . Just a few minutes into the game, Sami Vatanen, a shot off the post when Ilya Kovaltjuk sat deported.