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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotAug 9th, 2021

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......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

How Agentic AI will revolutionize business operations – are you ready?

How Agentic AI will revolutionize business operations – are you ready?.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

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......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How business leaders can deliver impactful change with AI

How business leaders can deliver impactful change with AI.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024