Silicon Valley Confronts the Singularity
The frenzy over artificial intelligence may be ushering in the long-awaited moment when technology goes wild. Or maybe it’s the hype that is out of control.Read More
India’s Train Crash Killed Mainly the Poor Packed in Cheapest Cars
In India’s worst railway disaster in decades, nearly all of the 288 dead were in three crowded cars where passengers stand for long stretches.Read More
Ukraine Dam Destruction Threatens Those Upstream, Too
A disaster unfolds in slow motion after a blast destroys the dam at the Kakhovka Reservoir, emptying its waters and threatening livelihoods and industries crucial to Ukraine.Read More
As Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive, Definitions of ‘Success’ Vary
Privately, U.S. and European officials concede that pushing all of Russia’s forces out of occupied Ukrainian land is highly unlikely.Read More
How Walt Nauta, a Personal Aide, Came to be Charged as Trump’s Co-Conspirator
A Navy veteran and a regular presence at Donald Trump’s side, he is said to have played a central role in helping to thwart government efforts to retrieve classified documents.Read More
HMRC Equips at Home Employees With £90million Worth of Devices; But do They Pose a Security Risk?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) spent over £90million on remote working technologies in the last three financial years, official figures have revealed. As the governmental department equips its teams to work efficiently at home, what impact could a plethora of new devices have on cybersecurity concerns? The data, obtained using Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation […]
SEC Set to Trade Haymakers With Binance and Coinbase as Lawsuits Filed – Industry Responds
It is no secret that organisations in the crypto world have often butted heads with regulators; with perhaps the most notable example being Ripple’s ongoing case vs the SEC. However, even bigger names within the crypto industry are now being sued by the SEC. Two crypto juggernauts, Binance and Coinbase, have become the latest organisations […]
George Soros Hands Control to His 37-Year-Old Son: ‘I’m More Political’
In his first interview as successor, Alex Soros says the family’s $25 billion philanthropic enterprise will boost its support for voting and abortion rights.Read More
Paving the Eco-Way: Consumers in Singapore Tap into Sustainable Payment Methods, Visa Study Reveals
Almost 90 per cent of consumers in Singapore currently consider cashless payment methods including cards, mobile wallets and mobile banking to be the most eco-friendly options; according to the most recent edition of the ‘Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes Study’. The Visa study also highlights the increased importance consumers in Singapore are placing on sustainability, environmental […]
What Is the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund?
The secretive $700 billion investment fund has set its sights on tourism, job creation, private equity and, now, golf.Read More
