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Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress four years on
Harmful compounds in children’s nappies and toxic “forever chemicals” in everyday products are among 14 hazardous substance groups hit by lengthy delays to EU pollution controls, according to report findings described by scientists as “extremely frustrating”.
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A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
The chip maker reported a 7 percent rise to $13.6 billion in its latest quarter, more than $1 billion more than Wall Street expected.
La Mirada, California – Audiences are invited to experience an extraordinary celebration of American music as The Denver & Diamond Show comes to La Mirada, California for a one-of-a-kind live performance honoring two legendary singer-songwriters, John Denver and Neil Diamond. This special concert will feature members of the acclaimed La Mirada Symphony under the baton […]
The combat sports betting market is undergoing a ruthless correction in 2026. For years, the sector was dominated by a handful of legacy giants who plastered their logos across the octagon and relied on brand inertia to keep players depositing. But that model is fracturing. Sportsbet.io is reportedly in the late stages of a fire […]
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta’s largest layoff since 2023.
The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.
The layoffs affect about 8,000 employees, with Meta also planning to close 6,000 open roles, as the company focuses on artificial intelligence.
Ethereum continues to dominate long-term market discussions, with Ethereum price prediction narratives focused on network stability, institutional interest, and its role across decentralized applications. Growth expectations remain steady rather than abrupt, shaped by gradual adoption cycles. Hyperliquid price activity follows a different path, driven mainly by derivatives trading demand and...
Study of fossilised beaks shows patterns of wear and suggests some ancient species were up to 19 metres long
Giant “kraken-like” octopuses that used powerful beaks to crunch through bones of prey were among the most formidable predators of the Cretaceous oceans, according to research.
Analysis of dozens of newly identified fossils reveals that some ancient octopus species reached up to 19...
Volunteers’ data has enabled medical breakthroughs, but there are questions over how that data is protected
With the revelation that the confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been put up for sale on a Chinese website, we take a look at what the UK Biobank project has achieved – and why concerns have been raised.
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A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.
The speed at which the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill is enacted will determine how quickly Usaasa is dissolved.
President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst […]
Government has set a 2028 deadline to redesign the State IT Agency – but it comes after years of false starts.
Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba
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The confidential health records of half a million British volunteers have been offered for sale on Chinese website Alibaba, the UK government has confirmed.
The data, belonging to participants in the UK Biobank project, was found for sale on three...
Order to speed hallucinogen research hailed as ‘threshold moment’ but concerns remain over access and protections
The scene seemed so far-fetched you could be forgiven for thinking you might be hallucinating.
On the weekend in which psychonauts celebrate “Bicycle Day” – the anniversary of the first LSD trip – Donald Trump was in the Oval Office double-checking that he was correctly...
The data bank which contains medical data of 500,000 people said no personally identifiable information had been hacked.
The Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor will get its first off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations within weeks.
AI subscriptions nearly doubled in 2025, with 43% of Discovery Bank Visa clients paying for access to chatbots.
McDonald’s South Africa today announced the appointment of Millicent “Milly” Maroga as Impact Director, effective 1 April 2026, further strengthening its purpose of feeding and fostering the communities it serves. Milly brings over 20 years of Corporate Affairs experience across the beverages and financial services sectors. Her career includes roles at South African Breweries, Old […]