When the economic tide goes out, we’ll see which VCs are naked
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week we were back to full strength, with Danny Natasha and Alex joined by Chris to chat through the latest ve.....»»
A "fish cartel" for Africa could benefit the countries, and their seas
Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries, which receive far less from access to their fisheries on the global market than other countries do from theirs. By joining forces, UC Santa Barbara resear.....»»
Biden wants UAW style labor deal for all U.S. auto workers
Biden spoke to UAW workers here in Illinois as the Democratic president tries to rally support for his economic agenda and firm up sagging popularity numbers, ahead of a re-election campaign next year......»»
Long-troubled supplier to GM and Rivian files for bankruptcy
In May, GM, Stellantis and Yanfeng agreed to bail out the insolvent supplier with price increases and investment of up to $15 million to tide over the company......»»
Police Arrest Pirate Site Operators Following 3-Year Investigation
Following a three-year investigation involving a prosecutor's office, a police economic crime unit, and a regional police force, three men linked to piracy portal Ogladaj (Watch) have been arrested in Poland. Police say they seized luxury cars, silve.....»»
Daily Telescope: Zooming in on one of the most iconic night sky sights
It is the most obvious star cluster that can be observed with the naked eye. Enlarge / Messier 45 as seen from Texas. (credit: Jeff Cohen) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this wo.....»»
New analysis finds strong El Niño could bring extra floods this winter
An analysis by NASA's sea level change science team finds that if a strong El Niño develops this winter, cities along the western coasts of the Americas could see an increase in the frequency of high-tide flooding that can swamp roads and spill into.....»»
How the pandemic is shaping US security policy
The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most serious crises since the end of World War II, taking a staggering human and economic toll across the planet. As the world gets up again, groggily, like a punch-drunk fighter, it's become increasingly clear th.....»»
Overcoming the climate crisis with trade-based strategies
Global warming is making weather patterns more extreme and increasing inequalities across regions. However, economic growth is still possible, with economies showing a range of responses to the impacts of global heating......»»
The health and economic toll of gun violence in youth
Since 2020, firearms have been the number one cause of death among children and teens in the United States, surpassing even car accidents, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2022, more than 4,500 young people died fr.....»»
UAW contracts up for approval are ‘life-changing"
Total economic gains over the next four and a half years for thousands of employees previously on lower-tier pay scales approach $200,000, the UAW said......»»
Research finds sustainable dairy farms also performed better economically
Can Dutch dairy farms that work more sustainably also perform well or even better economically than less sustainable dairy farms? Yes, that is possible, according to a study by Wageningen Economic Research, commissioned by the Sustainable Dairy Chain.....»»
Apple expects strong Mac growth but wearable deceleration in the holiday quarter
Economic conditions and product release schedules caused the 34% Mac revenue decline year-over-year, but similar effects are expected to cause strong Mac growth in the holiday quarter.Mac expected to see growthSupply chain issues in 2022 led to a Mac.....»»
Piper Sandler reduces Apple"s Q1 2024 earnings estimates, citing weak demand in China
Investment firm Piper Sandler suggests weak iPhone demand in China and economic headwinds will make Apple's December quarter weaker than expected.iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple has seen weaker quarters in the past year due to lower-than-expected iPhone sales.....»»
Sunflower extract fights fungi to keep blueberries fresh
Opening a clamshell of berries and seeing them coated in fuzzy mold is a downer. And it's no small problem. Gray mold and other fungi, which cause fruit to rot, lead to significant economic losses and food waste......»»
Concerns over pet food and vet costs affordability are as old as pet keeping itself
Ever since domestic companion animals first became popular in the west, people's ability to provide for their health care needs has been closely linked to their own economic situation. In October 2022, the British animal charity, the RSPCA, reported.....»»
Daily Telescope: A closer look at the most-distant object visible to the naked eye
Looking far away to understand our own home. Enlarge / The Andromeda Galaxy, as seen from The Milky Way Galaxy. (credit: Kevin Chernoff) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this wor.....»»
White House: Apple will open its repair programs up more, very soon
The White House has said that Apple is set to widen its support for hardware repair, with an official announcement possibly coming as soon as later today.Apple repair programThe news comes courtesy of the US National Economic Council Director, Lael B.....»»
Single-atom catalysis: In search of "holy grails" in catalysis
In the field of catalysis, the term "holy grail" reactions refers to those reactions that hold significant scientific, economic, and environmental sustainability value for the future of humanity. These reactions harness abundant and readily available.....»»
Equality in the labor market needs more than public childcare, economists say
Having children poses serious financial challenges. One researcher to demonstrate this is U.S. economist Claudia Goldin, who was awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her research on gender differences in the labor market......»»
Ancient pots hold clues about how diverse diets helped herders thrive in southern Africa
The introduction of herding—a way of life which centers on keeping herds of mobile domesticated animals—significantly changed Africa's genetic, economic, social and cultural landscapes during the last 10,000 years. Unlike other parts of the world.....»»