The Lucrative Business of Spreading Vaccine Misinformation is Being Crowdfunded
"Part of the reason that misinformation about vaccines is so intractable is that it can be very lucrative," argues a new article in Slate: For years anti-vaccine figures have made money publishing books and giving speeches, and only in the past coup.....»»
Nationalism is surging—changing the way companies do business overseas
The resurgence of nationalism across the globe is not just a political issue. It's emerging as a powerful force that multinational companies cannot afford to ignore......»»
Misinformation Really Does Spread like a Virus, Epidemiology Shows
“Going viral” appears to be more than just a catchphrase when it comes to the rampant spread of misinformation.....»»
Can self-employment delay retirement? Only if you are healthy and wealthy
Self-employment can provide an alternative career transition to retirement, but only for those in good health and in high-paying careers, research from Trinity Business School reveals......»»
How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets
Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps, according to Panaseer. The.....»»
Amazon ends free ad-supported streaming service after Prime Video with ads debuts
Selling subscriptions to Prime Video with ads is more lucrative for Amazon. Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, as it heigh.....»»
Seeking favor with Musk and Trump, advertisers plot return to X
Lack of moderation, spike in racist content had led to an exodus by brands. Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump is set to boost X’s flagging business, with some marketers poi.....»»
Splunk expands observability portfolio to provide organizations with deeper business context
Splunk announced innovations across its expanded observability portfolio to empower organizations to build a leading observability practice. These product advancements provide ITOps and engineering teams with more options to unify visibility across t.....»»
Bectran adds RSA encryption to protect the transmission of sensitive data
Keeping information secure is both a leading challenge and priority among B2B credit, collections and accounts receivables departments. It requires vigilance against scams like identity theft and hacks that intercept vital business and customer infor.....»»
Researchers advocate for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth
The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted long.....»»
Druva empowers businesses to secure data throughout Microsoft environments
Druva announced support for Microsoft Dynamics 365 to help enterprises secure mission-critical data across Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Service CRM modules. With support for Dynamics 365, Druva ensures customers can keep business-critical CRM data.....»»
Cracked earth in Greece"s saffron heartland as drought takes toll
At a field outside Kozani, northern Greece, the strikingly blue-and-purple petals of saffron give off an intoxicating scent that underscores the value of one of the country's most lucrative crops......»»
How Agentic AI will revolutionize business operations – are you ready?
How Agentic AI will revolutionize business operations – are you ready?.....»»
What makes baseball’s “magic mud” so special?
It has just the right mix of spreadability, stickiness, and friction to give pitchers a better grip on the ball. Since the 1940s, baseball players have been spreading a special ki.....»»
Fate of Google’s search empire could rest in Trump’s hands
Trump may sway DOJ away from breaking up Google. A few weeks before the US presidential election, Donald Trump suggested that a breakup of Google's search business may not be an a.....»»
First tests of oral anthrax vaccine are successful in white-tailed deer
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are closer to developing an oral vaccine for anthrax, thanks to a recent study showing an immune response in white-tailed deer......»»
Best Sonos deals: Save $204 on speakers, soundbars and more
Right now you can save big on one of the best brands in the audio business with the the best Sonos deals on soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and more......»»
Misinformation really does spread like a virus, according to mathematical models drawn from epidemiology
We're increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing misleading election news, and about half struggle to discern what is true or false......»»
Political bickering and policy uncertainty take a toll on business investment, research shows
Partisan squabbling isn't just annoying—it's also bad for business......»»
How business leaders can deliver impactful change with AI
How business leaders can deliver impactful change with AI.....»»
The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People
Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread.....»»