Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies
The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies......»»
Q&A: Why wildfires don"t just burn, but can also pollute aquatic ecosystems
Last week, wildfires blazed across western Canada, turning the town of Jasper, located near Alberta's Jasper National Park, into ashes. The local government estimated that the fire damaged or destroyed up to half of the town's structures......»»
DOJ says TikTok collected sensitive user data on issues like abortion and gun control
The ongoing battle between the US government and TikTok owner Bytedance continues, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) saying that TikTok collected sensitive user data on a variety of controversial topics … more….....»»
ISPs seeking government handouts try to avoid offering low-cost broadband
Despite getting subsidies, ISPs oppose $30 plans for people with low incomes. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Internet service providers are eager to get money from a $42.45 billion government fund, but.....»»
New research on legal aid cuts shows wasted money and "embarrassing" data gaps in UK
There needs to be "significant improvements" to the way data is collected across UK Government to prove if major changes to legal aid have delivered value for money to the taxpayer, a new report says......»»
iPhone prices cut in India in new first for Apple, following tax cuts
Apple has cut iPhone prices in India, following a recent decision by the government to reduce import taxes on smartphones. The price cuts include the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, the first time Apple has ever reduced the prices of current pre.....»»
Ahead of Apple Intelligence launch, Apple agrees to AI safety guidelines established by Biden administration
Apple has joined other tech giants like OpenAI, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft in agreeing to a set of voluntary AI safety rules established by the Biden administration (via Bloomberg). The safeguards are a first step in the US government hav.....»»
New findings regarding Indian food sustainability
Researchers in India have expanded the well-known theory of planned behavior to obtain useful marketing and policy insights concerning the sustainability choices of consumers when it comes to food. The study, published in the International Journal of.....»»
Adobe exec described hidden pricing strategy as ‘a bit like heroin’
An Adobe exec is quoted as describing its hidden pricing strategy as being “a bit like heroin.” The remark was revealed when the government released its unredacted complaint, which accuses the company of deliberately making it hard to cancel a Cr.....»»
If the government is serious about tackling child poverty, it should extend free school meals
The government has created a new ministerial taskforce for its child poverty strategy, led by Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. It is urgently needed: 4.3 million children in the UK are living in pove.....»»
Craxel Black Forest Reaper boosts cyber defense for organizations
Craxel launched integrated cyber defense platform, Black Forest Reaper. Designed to revolutionize cyber defense capabilities for the world’s largest cyber threat hunting enterprises, including U.S. government federal civilian agencies, the Depa.....»»
AT&T failed to test disastrous update that kicked all devices off network
AT&T caused outage that blocked 92 million calls, 25,000 attempts to reach 911. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin) A government investigation has revealed more detail on the impact and causes of a rece.....»»
Protect the child, save the adult: An opportunity to cut Australia"s welfare costs by nearly 40%
New research from the University of South Australia shows that people who have suffered child abuse or neglect are three times more likely to access government income support payments in early adulthood, underlining the costly and long-term effects o.....»»
iPhone imports into India to get cheaper, thanks to tax cut
iPhone imports into India are to get cheaper, thanks to a reduction in import taxes announced by the government. The change is expected to save Apple around $35M to $50M a year. While India has become Apple’s second-biggest manufacturing hub aft.....»»
UK climate strategy under scrutiny at landmark court case
The British government on Tuesday faces an unprecedented legal challenge for allegedly failing to protect people, property and infrastructure from the likely effects of climate change......»»
How to stop released prisoners reoffending: What the evidence says
In the midst of a prison overcrowding crisis, the UK government has decided to release some prisoners early......»»
Stellantis paid $190.7 million in U.S. fuel economy penalties
Stellantis paid $190.7 million in U.S. fuel economy penalties and owes another $459.7 million in outstanding penalties according to government documents......»»
Q&A: Creators of first-ever hurricane evacuation order database say it may hold keys to future readiness
A team of University of Virginia researchers has released the first-ever database of hurricane evacuation orders in the United States. By examining what has worked (and hasn't) in the face of oncoming hurricanes, leaders and government officials can.....»»
The UK"s prisons aren"t just overcrowded—they need to be better designed
The UK government has taken urgent action to address the prison capacity crisis, announcing early release for several thousand non-violent offenders......»»
Antisemitism study finds education does not necessarily increase tolerance
New research by government professor Bendan Nyhan shows that the relationship between education and antisemitism varies across countries......»»
The New UK Government Wants Clean Energy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and Public Transport Reform
Legislation in coming years will set up a publicly owned clean power company and leverage the Crown Estate for investment in green infrastructure......»»