Tag: tech
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China’s Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing’s Forbidden City
Monsanto parent ordered to pay nearly $2.1 billion in Roundup weedkiller lawsuit
Bayer must pay damages to a man who says Roundup weed killer caused his cancer.
New boxing format STRIKR packs punch with $50m funding round
A new boxing format which promises to eliminate often-controversial human judging decisions is in talks to raise $50m from heavyweight investors amid a broader shake-up in the funding and marketing of combat sports.
Civil service to be ordered to cut £2bn – as Reeves rules out tax rises next week
The civil service is to be told to cut more than £2bn from its budget as part of the government’s spending review.
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes
Ticketing platform StubHub plans to become a public company with initial stock offering
Events ticketing platform StubHub has filed for an initial public offering of its common stock
Rising API Vulnerabilities Demand a Multi-Layered Defense
APIs are crucial in modern digital ecosystems but face growing threats, making robust security essential to prevent data breaches and operational disruptions. A multi-layered defense strategy that incorporates scalable infrastructure, AI/ML-driven defenses, and real-time threat detection is vital for comprehensive protection and business continuity.
Harrods proposes six-figure payouts to victims of al Fayed abuse
Lawyers for Harrods are proposing six-figure payouts to settle claims brought by sexual abuse victims of the London department store’s former owner, Mohamed al Fayed.
Twitter bird sign sells for nearly $35,000 at auction
Twitter’s iconic bird logo that was removed from the company’s former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction