Ireland’s government has appointed Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta lobbyist, as one of three commissioners at the Data Protection Commission, sparking fresh worries about Big Tech’s sway over Europe’s key...
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UK Banks Surge £5B on Cheaper Car Finance Scheme
Britain’s major banks saw their market value jump by more than £5 billion in a single day after regulators announced a car finance compensation plan that costs far less than...
Liverpool and Real Betis Win Sustainability Awards
Liverpool, Real Betis, and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation claimed top honors at the Sport Positive awards. These prizes highlight bold steps in sports sustainability, revealed at a major...
Harvard Licenses Health Content to Microsoft
Harvard Medical School has struck a deal with Microsoft to license its consumer health content, allowing the tech giant to boost its Copilot AI with reliable information on diseases and...
BBVA Sabadell Takeover Ignites Catalonia Clash
A major banking showdown is unfolding in Spain as BBVA pushes a hostile takeover bid for Banc Sabadell, valued at 17 billion euros, stirring fierce opposition in Catalonia. With the...
Indian Banks Gear Up for Strong Q2 Earnings
India’s banking sector is set for a robust second quarter in fiscal year 2026, with experts like Ashwini Agarwal highlighting positive trends in loan growth and credit costs. This outlook...
Cycling Team Drops Israel Name Over Safety Fears
The Israel Premier Tech cycling team has announced a major rebrand for the 2026 season, dropping the word Israel from its name due to growing safety concerns from protests in...
Qualcomm Acquires Arduino to Boost Edge AI
Qualcomm announced its plan to buy Arduino, the popular open-source hardware company, on October 7, 2025. This move aims to strengthen Qualcomm’s edge computing and AI efforts while keeping Arduino...
EQONIC Battery Tech Cuts Costs by 70 Percent
A UK startup called EQONIC has unveiled a new battery technology that promises to slash energy storage costs by 70 percent while boosting safety and sustainability. Announced on October 8,...
New Tech Offers Deeper Skin Cancer Views
Researchers at the University of Arizona are developing a groundbreaking imaging technology that promises to detect non-melanoma skin cancers more effectively without invasive procedures. Set to begin work in late...