These Israeli-American teens invested’ $10m. during Wall St. hackathon

Amid the towering skyscrapers and vibrant energy of New York City’s financial district, dozens of Israeli-American and Jewish teens embarked on a transformative educational endeavor recently. The Summer Hackathon 2023, part of the Israeli-American Council’s Eitanim program, provided young teens in 7th to 12th grades with the opportunity to delve into the complexities of […]

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Coca-Cola introduces AI-designed beverage: Coca-Cola Y3000

Coca-Cola unveiled Coca-Cola Y3000 – the ubiquitous beverage company’s first drink created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) – the company announced Tuesday. Coca-Cola pairs it with an AI-powered experience offering a glimpse of the year 3000, hence the name Y3000. The drink is offered in a regular and zero-sugar variety. While known […]

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Is the iPhone 12 radioactive? Apple disputes claim by French watchdog

Apple said on Wednesday its iPhone 12 model was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards after a French watchdog ordered it to stop selling the handset on the grounds it breaches European exposure limits. The ANFR radiation watchdog told Apple on Tuesday to halt sales of iPhone 12s in […]

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UN welcomes G20 leaders’ declaration in New Delhi

World leaders, meeting in the Indian capital for the annual G20 summit, reached agreement by consensus this afternoon on the declaration, which covers issues ranging from climate change and green growth to gender equality and countering terrorism.  Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, said the UN particularly welcomed the declaration’s language about […]

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Israeli tech firm partner to improve elderly healthcare in Japan

TytoCare, an Israeli company specializing in remote medical diagnosis and examination solutions, has inked a commercial collaboration agreement with the digital activities arm of Japanese insurance giant Sompo. This strategic alliance has been greenlit by the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), marking a significant milestone in the partnership, and positioning the Japanese […]

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‘Thriving economies’ critical to eradicating hunger and poverty: McCain

She called for innovative public-private sector partnerships to respond to tomorrow’s crises.  “I come from the private sector myself,” said WFP‘s Executive Director, at the start of a debate on the role of partnerships in humanitarian aid, initiated by Albania, which holds the Council’s rotating presidency for September. “Thriving businesses and flourishing economies are the […]

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Vote AI: Artificial intelligence should rule the country – opinion

In an era where the political landscape is often marred by polarization, personal interests, and hidden agendas, envision a transformative reality. A reality where the helm of a democratic nation is steered not by human whims and emotions, but by the unparalleled logic and vast knowledge of Artificial Intelligence. Imagine a leader, an AI, […]

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Rajant Announces Cardinal Module Integrated Into UVify OMEGA Drone Platform

Visit Rajant with UVify at Xponential Booth 1734 Malvern, PA – May 9, 2023: Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh® wireless, will announce the integration of its latest credit card-sized dual-radio Cardinal module with UVify’s OMEGA drone platform at Xponential May 8th – 11th in Denver, Colorado. The Cardinal is powerful, lightweight, and […]

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UBQ Materials raises $70 million for waste-based thermoplastic solution

UBQ Materials, a climate technology company specializing in the development of a plastic alternative derived from waste, has announced the successful closure of a $70 million funding round. The financing round was led by Eden Global Partners and included participation from existing investors, such as TPG Rise Climate, TPG’s Rise Fund, Battery Ventures, and […]

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Syria: Urgent response needed to uptick in fighting, economic crisis

In its latest report, the UN Human Rights Council (OHCHR) body found that attacks on civilians, escalating fighting, economic decline and human rights violations persist, despite the country’s re-admission to the League of Arab States. The continued war in Syria is a “monument to the failure of diplomacy” said Inquiry Chair, Paulo Pinheiro. Speaking in […]

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