Margrethe Vestager, the European Union’s top antitrust regulator, has reflected on her decade-long battle against big tech companies and what comes next. Vestager, who steps down late this month, credits her efforts with making Europe a pioneer in regulating the tech industry. During her tenure, Vestager aggressively brought cases and fines against Google, Apple, Amazon, … Read more
As a former member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a climate expert, I strongly warn that dismantling or defunding the agency would be a catastrophic error. Instead, we should modernize NOAA to better prepare the US for extreme weather events. Established in 1970 by President Richard Nixon, NOAA’s mission is to … Read more
Kash Patel, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, has been chosen by the president-elect to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel’s appointment marks a significant shift in the agency’s leadership, with Trump prioritizing loyalty over expertise. Patel has long been a vocal critic of the FBI, calling for radical changes to the agency’s … Read more
Dell Technologies Inc., a leading technology firm, has found itself at the center of the growing debate between the US and China over advanced AI chips. As tensions escalate, Beijing has warned that it will take necessary actions to protect Chinese companies if the US imposes stricter controls on chip exports. According to reports, the … Read more
A research meteorologist who served in President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration has warned that the new administration may dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), citing a catastrophic error and national security concern. Ryan Maue, a former chief scientist at NOAA and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, wrote in a Sunday … Read more
Intel’s upcoming Battlemage Arc B580 GPU has been exposed by a reviewer, revealing key specs and details about the highly-anticipated graphics card. The GPU is set to be released next week, with an official launch on December 3rd at 9 AM Eastern Time. AIBs such as Maxsun have also started teasing the Battlemage Arc B580, … Read more
Voting is underway in Romania’s parliamentary elections, which comes after a shock result in last week’s presidential first-round ballot. Far-right parties are forecast to make significant gains, with the nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) slightly ahead of the Social Democratic party (PSD). Călin Georgescu, a far-right candidate who finished first in the … Read more
Romania held parliamentary elections on Sunday, with about 9.4 million people voting in a turnout of over 52% of eligible voters. The country is experiencing unprecedented turmoil following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference in the presidential race. Calin Georgescu, a controversial far-right populist who won the most votes, will face reformist Elena Lasconi … Read more
Wall Street favorite Scott Bessent is likely to become the new US Treasury secretary, which will benefit private equity and business development companies (BDCs). As a proponent of financial deregulation and increased lending, Bessent’s appointment is expected to make M&A easier and faster, boosting private firms. The extra cash flow from increased M&A activity will … Read more
A new method for analyzing single-cell genomics has been developed, enabling researchers to directly infer cell cycle and proliferation status in cancer cells. This breakthrough opens up a new avenue for studying the role of proliferation in cancer evolution at the single-cell level. The analysis of cancer cell proliferation rates reveals significant diversity among clonal … Read more