American online payments system company PayPal bans American social media site Gab, known for its association with the alt-right movement, while Joyent, Gab's American hosting provider, states that they will terminate their service tomorrow. The move comes after it was revealed that the suspect in yesterday's 11 deaths, Robert Bowers, was an active member on the social network. (CNET)
American computer company IBM announces plans to acquire American software company Red Hat for US$34 billion. (CNBC)
Voters in the German state of Hesse go to the polls to elect a new legislature. The election is widely considered a test for Angela Merkel's ruling CDU–SPD coalition. (BBC)
Both the CDU's and the SDP's swing drop by a little over 10%, while The Greens surge to second place with 19.5% of the vote and the AfD place fourth with 12% of the vote. (BBC)