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One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.

One of America's most powerful labour unions is staging a protest against the e-commerce giant.

BBC News - Business - 1 hour ago

Giants Predicted To Sign $8M Former Dodger Following Paul Goldschmidt Miss

The San Francisco Giants have been predicted to pursue a former hated rival after missing on Paul Goldschmidt in free agency.

Newsweek - Sports - 1 hour ago

Knueppel scores 18 points as No. 5 Duke romps to 82-56 win over Georgia Tech

ATLANTA (AP) — Kon Knueppel scored 18 points, Cooper Flagg celebrated his 18th birthday by chipping in 13 and No. 5 Duke romped to an 82-56 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Blue …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 5 hours ago

The man behind method acting -- 50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."

50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."

CBS News - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

The Amazon and Blue Origin founder is one of several tech leaders who has made the trip to Mar-a-Lago.

The Amazon and Blue Origin founder is one of several tech leaders who has made the trip to Mar-a-Lago.

BBC News - Business - 13 hours ago

Can giant pandas rescue Hong Kong's economy?

Hong Kong officials hope the pandas can help stimulate the city's economy, boost tourism, and strengthen ties between Hong Kong and Beijing.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

China tech giant Xiaomi to open two more Singapore stores in 2025 amid Southeast Asia expansion

The company is very optimistic about the Singapore market because interest has increased in its products, its Southeast Asia general manager said.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Pharmaceutical giant sued over 'ineffective' cold and flu drugs

Sick customers who bought some cold and flu medications have been falsely assured their nasal congestion would be relieved, an Australian class action alleges.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Technology -- Adrian Weckler: Thinking of buying your child their first phone for Christmas? Here are three smart ways to watch out for their safety

As Christmas looms, it’s that time of year when household debates over who is allowed to have a smartphone – and what they’re allowed to do with them – rec...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Tech, Health Care, Automotive Industries Lost the Most Jobs in 2024: Report

Industrial manufacturing and the media business also saw significant job losses in 2024.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Elon Musk has killed the bill': Tech billionaire flexes newfound political muscle

The tech billionaire posted about the funding bill more than 100 times Wednesday, helping lead a charge that appears to have increased the likelihood of a shutdown.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

U.S. tech continues to power Russian weapons despite export controls, Senate Democrats find

A report, the result of a 15-month probe, found that the government office tasked with enforcing export controls is underfunded and using old technology.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Google's CEO says search giant has slashed manager roles by 10% in efficiency drive

Google CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly said he has slashed 10% of its managerial roles since last year as part of the Big Tech giant’s efforts to become more efficient.

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Silicon Valley Tech Giants Flock to Trump Pledging Support and Millions in Donations

Silicon Valley continues to curry favor with President-elect Donald Trump, offering compliments, Mar-a-Lago visits, and million-dollar checks.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

Israeli Tech CEO, Shot in Chest in Gaza, Sells Company for $100M

Itamar ben Hemo survived being shot in the chest while in combat in Gaza earlier this year and signed a $100 million deal this week.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say -- Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state. -- Dec 18

Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.

CBS News - Science - 1 day ago

Giant sloths and mastodons coexisted with humans for millennia in Americas, new discoveries suggest

For a long time, scientists believed the first humans to arrive in the Americas soon killed off these giant ground sloths through hunting, along with many other massive animals like mastodons, sabre-toothed cats and dire wolves that once roamed North and South America.

CTV News - Science - 1 day ago

How cold case DNA technique came to Ottawa from California — and where it's headed next -- Kristy Nease -- -

Family tree enthusiasts are helping police solve decades-old homicides. And the former California district attorney who helped bring the technique to the world with the prosecution of the Golden State Killer back in 2018 says it has the potential to solve many more — as long as it's managed appropriately.

CBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Photo gallery: Dover vs. Polytech girls' basketball

DOVER - Polytech High overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to edge Dover, 38-36, in Henlopen North girls' basketball on Thursday night. The Panthers, who trailed 19-5 at halftime, out-scored the …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Technology - Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban - The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more. Dec 18 - 01:31

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China

A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China.

AP News - Technology - 2 days ago

New vaccine technologiey could make annual flu jabs much more effective, and give protection against H5N1 bird flu.

Scientists are using COVID-19 vaccine technologies to develop better vaccines against influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu. The research could make annual flu jabs much more effective.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 2 days ago

AI tech giants should not be subsidised by British creatives, Starmer signals

The Prime Minister was grilled about proposals to regulate artificial intelligence’s (AI) impact on copyright as he faced questions from senior MPs.

Evening Standard - Technology - 2 days ago

Why is energy giant Iran facing gas shortages?

Despite boasting massive gas reserves, Iran is facing power blackouts and industrial shutdowns. Years of mismanagement and false priorities threaten to turn the country into an energy importer.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech

Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms requests for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals.

AP News - Technology - 2 days ago

Mending fences: How is Big Tech rekindling ties with Trump?

Leaders of top technology firms in the U.S. rushed to contact President-elect Donald Trump following elections, with many committing millions to his...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 days ago

All the Technological Wizardry in the World Can't Save Mufasa: The Lion King

Barry Jenkins’s prequel to the 2019 “live-action” remake of the 1994 Disney animated classic leaves much to be desired.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Israeli tech's top 10 funding rounds of 2024: Wiz sets another record - (Ctech)

Wiz continues to dominate, while companies like Cyera and Armis prove Israeli startups are thriving despite challenges. Local companies secured 20 "mega rounds" (over $100 million) in total.

Times of Israel - Business - 2 days ago

From wifi plugs to Waze: tech essentials to get you through the festive season

Whether it’s planning your journey or food prep, keeping tabs of to-do lists or options for downtime, there’s an app for it

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Chinese AI chip cos blacklisted for developing weapons gained access to AI tech through UK

Moore Threads and Biren Technology China’s leading AI chip designers were restricted by the US for their involvement in developing tech for the Chinese military. However, they were able to get their hands on key American tech before the sanctions came into effect, through the UK

First Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Turkish farmers embrace high-tech agriculture solutions

Farmers are embracing technological advancements to enhance every facet of their agricultural operations, from seed planting and financial management to...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 3 days ago

The Best Deals on Therabody's Celebrity-Loved Massage Guns, High-Tech Facial Tools and More

The star-backed company's Theragun, TheraFace and other best-selling devices for post-workout recovery, beauty, wellness and more are on sale for up to $100 off.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Suki, Google Cloud expand partnership on assistive health tech

Health-care AI startup Suki is building patient summary and Q&A features using Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.

CNBC - Health - 3 days ago

Japanese car giants exploring merger to tackle China's EV strength – media

Honda and Nissan are reportedly exploring a merger to compete with China’s booming electric car production

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

Shares of Russian gas giant fall to 2009 levels

Gazprom’s stock took a hit after Kiev announced it will not extend the gas transit deal with Moscow

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Tech Takes The Wheel: AutoTech Innovators To Watch At CES 2025

. As we look to CES 2025, several AutoTech innovators are set to unveil cutting-edge technologies that promise to enhance mobility and redefine the driving experience.

International Business Times - Technology - 4 days ago

Tech consultant found guilty of second-degree murder in stabbing death of Cash App founder

Jurors took seven days to deliver their verdict against Nima Momeni in the 2023 death of Bob Lee, a beloved tech mogul who was found staggering on a downtown street and calling for help

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 4 days ago

Schumer Calls on US Agencies to Use Advanced Technology to Identify Mysterious Drones

After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy better drone-tracking technology. (Dec. 16) AP

Military.com - Opinion - 5 days ago

Tech whistleblowers urged to come forward and expose corporate wrongdoing

Despite high-profile cases such as WiseTech and Grok Academy, Australia has yet to experience the “whistleblowing wave” sweeping through Silicon Valley and Europe.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 7 days ago

Tech billionaires Zuckerberg, Bezos and Altman help bankroll Trump's inauguration. What to know

Meta, Amazon and OpenAI's CEOs are each directing $1-million donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. Here's what to know.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund

Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all announced $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund.

CNBC - Technology - 8 days ago

Privacy -- Luigi Mangione's Alleged Ghost Gun and Other Antisurveillance Tech, Explained

Investigators allege that the suspect in the recent UnitedHealthcare CEO killing used a “ghost gun,” an untraceable firearm made with 3D-printed parts

Scientific American - Technology - 8 days ago

Incoming Trump administration regulators face challenges reining in Big Tech

Whether the bully pulpit of the FCC generates enough political heat to spur Congress to act remains to be seen.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 8 days ago

Eagles, Giants complete foreign player signings

The Hanwha Eagles and the Lotte Giants completed their foreign player signings for the 2025 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season on Friday, with the Eagles acquiring two new players and the Giants bringing back a starter and newly signing another.

Korea Times - Sports - 8 days ago

Writers Guild demands studios stop tech companies from training AI on their work

Writers Guild of America sent a letter to Hollywood studios including Disney, Sony and Netflix, asking them to take action against tech companies who are using writers' work to train AI.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 9 days ago

Advantech Secures Top 5 Spot in 2024 Best Taiwan Global Brands

Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in industrial IoT, today announced it has been selected the Top 5 of "2024 Best Taiwan Global Brands" with a bra

Albawaba - Business - 9 days ago

Australia to charge tech companies for news content if they do not pay

Rule to affect tech firms with local revenue over $160 million

Voice of America - Technology - 9 days ago

Germany's top tech firm to slash workforce – media

Software giant SAP plans to lay off 14% of its workforce in Germany, while focusing on artificial intelligence for future growth

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

Christmas morning tech frenzy: ensure batteries are charged, updates installed and old devices backed up

Planning ahead will pay dividends with a less stressful gift-giving experience

Irish Times - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Travel giant Tui says demand for holidays is up as its profits jump

The cruise operation – branded as Marella in the UK – has ‘very strong occupancy and a strong increase in the daily rate’

Independent UK - Business - 10 days ago

Amazon Autos: E-commerce giant is now a car dealership, starts selling Hyundai cars in 48 US cities

Through Amazon Autos, customers can filter cars by make, model, trim, colour, and features. The platform also provides transparent pricing and an instant trade-in evaluation for current vehicles, calculated by an independent third party

First Post - Technology - 10 days ago

Israel's Protego fund fuels defense tech boom, raising $70M in 2 weeks

Israel’s Protego fund has raised $70 million in two weeks, targeting $200 million to invest in cutting-edge defense technologies; Spearheaded by Lital Leshem and Lee Moser, the fund is driving innovation in Israel’s booming defense tech ecosystem

YNET News - Technology - 11 days ago

How Trump Will Unleash a Tech Hell on America -- Nitish Pahwa

David Sacks’ appointment as “A.I. & Crypto Czar” is a playbook for unchecked tech dystopia.

Slate - Technology - 11 days ago

Public Prosecution receives Excellence Award in AI Technologies from Microsoft

Doha, Qatar: The Public Prosecution received today the Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Award during the activities of the Artificial Intell...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 12 days ago

China opens antitrust probe into US chipmaking giant

The Chinese market regulator has announced it will look into possible anti-monopoly violations by Nvidia

Russia Today - Business - 12 days ago

Russian gas giant posts record China exports

Gazprom has said it expects gas supplies to China to reach their full capacity ahead of schedule

Russia Today - Business - 12 days ago

NASA Delays Mission To Send Humans Back To Moon: 'Technically Challenging'

NASA announced updates to its Artemis Moon missions, which will delay the Artemis II crewed flight to April 2026 and Artemis III to 2027.

International Business Times - US News - 15 days ago

Meta partners with James Cameron's tech venture to boost mixed reality content

The partnership underscores Meta’s commitment to its mixed-reality division after investing billions into augmented reality and other metaverse technologies

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 16 days ago

Soon, the tech behind ChatGPT may help drone operators decide which enemies to kill

OpenAI and Palmer Luckey’s weapons company sign agreement to explore lethal drone defense for military use.

Ars Technica - Business - 16 days ago

European satellites launched to create artificial solar eclipses in a tech demo

A pair of European satellites has rocketed into orbit on a mission to create artificial solar eclipses. The launch took place from India on Thursday. It's the first mission to create artificial solar eclipses through high-precision formation flying in space.

AP News - Science - 16 days ago

Market players betting "wildly" on the technology are risking a correction, Vanguard's chief economist has said

Vanguard’s chief economist has warned that the short-term effect of AI is overestimated in the US, raising risks of a share price correction

Russia Today - Business - 16 days ago

OpenAI announces Anduril partnership to provide AI tech to military

Partnership marks increasing Silicon Valley openness towards working with defense partners

Independent UK - Technology - 16 days ago

Tech wars: Why has China banned exports of rare minerals to US?

The two countries have imposed tit-for-tat export restrictions for months to hamper technological and AI development.

Aljazeera - Science - 17 days ago

Four desk-organizing gifts you don't technically need but might very much want

Save space, organize, and automate your desk space with these four doodads.

Ars Technica - Technology - 18 days ago

China bans exports of minerals with high-tech use to U.S.

The ban is in response to the U.S. listing more Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, chips, and software.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 18 days ago

Healthy Returns: Trump's FDA pick Makary may be a relief for biotech and pharma

Trump's FDA pick, Marty Makary, appears to be quelling fears about a major disruption to biotech and pharma. Neuralink approved for new studies, company says.

CNBC - Health - 18 days ago

Tech giants partner to streamline cloud, virtualization, AI innovation

In a landmark collaboration, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Red Hat, one of the world's leading providers of open-source solutions, have announced a...

Daily Sabah - Business - 18 days ago

Israel struggles to fill high-tech jobs as employment numbers drop

Report warns Israel far from meeting high-tech workforce targets, as defense tech firms face severe talent shortages; 'This war has proven beyond a doubt that technological education is our Iron Dome'

YNET News - Technology - 19 days ago

How tech companies enable censorship in Vietnam

"Our findings show a concerning situation where these companies almost always comply with an increasing number of content moderation requests from the Vietnamese government."

Global Voices - Business - 21 days ago

Bionic knee and ankle system wins big at bio-tech competition

A bionic knee and ankle system developed by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia recently took one of the top prizes at Cybathlon, a competition to showcase technology for those with motor disabilities. Called Omnia, the bionic system consists of motorized knee and ankle components, allowing the user to handle various situations and terrain.

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 22 days ago

Israel offers investment opportunities in tech, amid war

Few investors are visiting Israel, creating opportunity to invest in 9,000 startups at lower valuations; the third Israel Tech Mission brings 44 entrepreneurs and investors to connect with Israel's high-tech sector

YNET News - Technology - 25 days ago

To save free speech, big tech monopolies must be broken up

Google’s market dominance gives it power no media company could ever dream of

Telegraph UK - Technology - 26 days ago

Investors can find comfort in the support systems of this tech revolution

Demand for energy management from the AI boom works in Questor’s favour

Telegraph UK - Technology - 26 days ago

U.S. watchdog issues final rule to supervise Big Tech payments, digital wallets

The new rule finalized on Thursday will bring a burgeoning consumer service under the same scrutiny faced by banks

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 1 month ago

Türkiye marks tech milestone as it unveils first quantum computer

Türkiye witnessed another technological breakthrough as it unveiled its first quantum computer on Thursday, marking a leap in efforts to advance the...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 month ago

Israeli defense giant posts record $122 million Q3 profit amid war

Israel Aerospace Industries reports record-breaking financial performance for Q3, with $25 billion order backlog, 60% rise in net profit and 16% increase in revenue, driven by high demand for defense technologies

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

SpaceX has launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching it with giant mechanical arms. The world's biggest and most powerful rocket blasted off from Texas on Tuesday.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Why tech giants must do more for African language inclusion

About 523 of the 3000 dying and endangered languages that will become extinct in the world by the end of the 21st century are spoken in Africa.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Big tech eyeing cleaner energy to run power-intensive data centres for AI

Silicon Valley is putting big money into nuclear energy projects to power their ambitious AI plans. Some of the biggest players there are eyeing cleaner options than fossil fuels to run their energy-intensive data centres. And they have got their sights set on small modular reactors. Ira Spitzer reports from San Franci

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 month ago

Reeves faces clash with Trump over tech giant tax

Britain risks retaliatory tariffs over the possible renewal of its digital services tax

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Oil giant Shell wins appeal against climate activists in landmark carbon-emissions case

A court in the Netherlands has overturned a 2021 ruling ordering Shell to cut carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, dealing a blow to climate activist groups.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

The Trump U-turn that could net tech bros billions

Cryptocurrencies have surged on hopes of a more favourable White House regime

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Pharrell Williams Kicks Off Web Summit Tech Event

One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

The best science books of 2024, from lethal technology to eternal life

This year, leading thinkers asked how humanity became so fragile, what other life could exist in the universe, and whether it’s already here

Telegraph UK - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Big Tech's Loyalty Era

Tech leaders are bracing for, and warming to, their industry’s Trumpian, loyalty-based future.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

'America's billionaire cabinet': Rich tech moguls wield unprecedented influence over US presidency

The 'billionaire hive' is set to take on significant roles in Trump's cabinet, reminiscent of financial barons of the past; Elon Musk and his tech mogul allies, including Peter Thiel and Larry Ellison, are primed to shape the Trump presidency, blending libertarian ideals with conservative politics

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

Irish health tech start-up wins lucrative NHS contract in England

AN Irish health tech start up has won a lucrative contract serving eight NHS trusts across the no...

Irish Post - Business - 1 month ago

The end of Google? Tech giants fight for AI search engine hegemony

OpenAI launches its new ChatGPT Search function set to revolutionize internet quarries; Google, Meta and others work to implement similar AI search options

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Musk's Tesla hits out at Biden ban on Chinese car tech

Billionaire sparks fresh rift with White House amid plans to restrict imports from China

Telegraph UK - Technology - 1 month ago

Despite war-induced economic strain, Israeli tech sees surge in massive fundraising rounds

Ongoing war, economic pressures and budget cuts haven’t slowed Israeli high-tech; recent fundraising shows sector's resilience, with new and smaller investors stepping in as major funds pull back; experts project 2024 investments could reach $10 billion

YNET News - Business - 1 month ago

NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decades

NASA reconnected with Voyager 1, which is located nearly 15 billion miles away from Earth, after a brief pause that triggered the spacecraft's fault protection system.

Fox News - Science - 1 month ago

Why Tech Giants Are Pouring Money Into Nuclear Energy

A burgeoning renaissance for the green energy technology has reached Silicon Valley.

Huffington Post - Business - 2 months ago

Mayor Johnson announces London-based tech company to open U.S. headquarters in Chicago

Pirkx was founded in 2019 to provide freelancers, contractors and small-business employees access to wellness benefits.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

Israel is using surveillance technology to subjugate and target Palestinians

Data collection and technology can be harmful, especially when used to monitor and subjugate marginalized people. This can be seen most clearly in how Israel has used technology in its war against Palestinians.

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

Tackling digital threats to the US election -- BBC reporter Marc Cieslak explores a high-security hub monitoring digital threats ahead of the US election. -- Technology

BBC reporter Marc Cieslak explores a high-security hub monitoring digital threats ahead of the US election.

BBC News - Technology - 2 months ago

Tech and the new mandate, Europe's AI opportunities and challenges

The previous European Parliament mandate introduced a raft of tech regulations to reign in Big Tech, including the much anticipated AI Act. Is Europe now in a position to lead globally?

Euractiv - Technology - 2 months ago

Sabrina Carpenter on "Short n' Sweet" -- At just over five feet tall, Sabrina Carpenter is one of the giants of the pop world, with her album debuting at #1. "Sunday Morning" paid a visit to the rehearsal studio for her international tour.

At just over five feet tall, Sabrina Carpenter is one of the giants of the pop world, with her album debuting at #1. "Sunday Morning" paid a visit to the rehearsal studio for her international tour.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

The Tech Israel News Feed

News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World

Times of Israel - Business - 2 months ago

Ultra Processed | Food Tech & the American Diet -- Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult's diet and two-thirds of a child's. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

Americans are among the world's biggest consumers of ultra-processed foods, which comprise more than half of an average adult’s diet and two-thirds of a child’s. As technology continues to accelerate innovations in additives, chemicals and food products, U.S. regulators are struggling to keep up. CBS Reports examines why ultra-processed foods have become so pervasive in the American diet, and what filling the gaps in federal regulation can do to ensure Americans are fed and healthy.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Real estate expert reveals what 'matters' to developers for homebuilding as Big Tech buys in

Madison Ventures Plus managing director Mitch Roschelle explains how incentives can help developers build homes amid a frustrating housing market.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Turkish e-commerce giant Trendyol due to launch Gulf operations

Trendyol, one of Türkiye’s largest e-commerce companies, is expediting its efforts to initiate operations in the Gulf countries, a market with...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 months ago

How a Green Tech Startup With No Climate Experience Secured Millions of Dollars in Government Contracts

Founded by lobbyists, NZero convinced Nevada government officials, including administrations from two political parties, to pay more and more money despite its struggles to deliver promised real-time carbon emission data.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

Army Advocates Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Soldiers as Other Services Are Hesitant -- The service, not typically known for embracing the bleeding edge of new technology, appears to be the first military branch...

The service, not typically known for embracing the bleeding edge of new technology, appears to be the first military branch to encourage the use of commercial AI such as ChatGPT.

Military.com - Technology - 5 months ago

Amazon rolling out palm recognition technology as checkout option at Whole Foods

Amazon said Thursday that its checkouts at all Whole Foods Market locations in the U.S. will soon offer its palm recognition technology as a payment method.

Fox News - Business - 5 months ago

Tech Power Players 50 list of 2024 -- Our third annual ranking highlights leaders who make New England's technology scene vibrant and vital.

The list compiles the most influential - and interesting - people in the New England technology scene, as ranked by the Globe’s business journalists and an external advisory committee.

Boston Globe - Business - 7 months ago

Tech and the Internet

Los Angeles Times articles covering technology, including social media, apps, electronics and other news of tech companies.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 7 months ago

Over Three Decades, Tech Obliterated Media

Kara Swisher’s front-row seat to a slow-moving catastrophe.

New York Magazine - Technology - 10 months ago

BIG TECH AND CENSORSHIP

News, analysis, and opinion pieces on the growing threats of censorship and socialism in society, political correctness, the rise of authoritarianism and..

Epoch Times - US News - 10 months ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 year ago

Covid test technology adapted to spot diabetes and Lyme disease

Aberdeen-based Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd is working with US biotech firm Innova Medical Group.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Fintechs Made "Massive Profits" on PPP Loans and Sometimes Engaged in Fraud, House Committee Report Finds

An investigation that began after reporting by ProPublica finds lax anti-fraud standards, executives who cashed in for themselves and contempt for small loan applications that would generate minimal fees. “Delete them,” one executive wrote.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

More Senate Democrats Seek Investigation of Tech Firm Accused of Colluding With Landlords to Hike Apartment Rents

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other leading Democrats have asked the Department of Justice to examine Texas-based RealPage, which sells software to help landlords set apartment rental prices across the country.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

"Big Lie" Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to Respond.

Stolen-election activists and Trump supporters have embraced a new tactic in their campaign to unearth supposed proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential race: using social media to chase down a fictional breed of fraudster known as a “ballot mule.”

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Technology and the Internet

Los Angeles Times articles covering technology, including social media, apps, electronics and other news of tech companies.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 years ago

Boston Police Bought Spy Tech With a Pot of Money Hidden From the Public

Massachusetts police can seize and keep money from drug-related arrests. No one has publicly reported how that money gets spent. A WBUR/ProPublica investigation found that Boston police used over $600,000 of it on a controversial surveillance device.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 years ago