Category: Business

Unilever stunned investors with the announcement of CEO Hein Schumacher’s departure, just months after he took over the role in July 2023. Schumacher will step down as CEO and board director next month, with his complete exit from the company set for May 31. Unilever characterized the decision as mutual. Effective March 1, Unilever’s CFO, […]

The updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) commissioned by the Ukrainian Government, the World Bank Group, the European Commission and the UN, comes as Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year.  It covers damage incurred since intensified conflict erupted on 24 February 2022 through to 31 December 2024. This year, the Government of […]

With reproductive rights under fire across the U.S. and globally, access to accurate abortion information has never been more critical—especially online.  That’s why reproductive health and rights organizations have turned to online platforms to share essential, sometimes life-saving, guidance and resources. Whether it’s how to access information about abortion medication, where to find clinics, or […]

Ukraine is projected to need an additional 8.6 million workers by 2032 due to the combined effects of war-related disruptions and longstanding low birth rates. This estimate, outlined in a report by Romina Bandura for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlights the significant demographic challenges the country will face in the coming […]

Sanctions are, according to research, effective less than 10% of the time if success is defined as the complete compliance of a sanctioned regime with the imposed external pressure. Taking a more lenient view, which includes partial concessions or negotiated settlements, the success rate rises to 35% at most. The idea that sanctions can completely […]

A bill headed to the Senate floor in Utah would require officers to disclose if a police report was written by generative AI. The bill, S.B. 180, requires a department to have a policy governing the use of AI. This policy would mandate that police reports created in whole or in part by generative AI […]

After months of wrangling over public debt and spending decisions, the German government collapsed in November 2024. Among the many disagreements between the parties which made up the governing coalition was how to pay for measures to combat climate change. Seeking to take advantage of disillusioned voters (who in recent years showed record support for […]

Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial world, but with innovation comes risk. As the digital currency landscape has grown, so have the attacks on its infrastructure. Below is a look at the top 10 largest crypto hacks by value, showcasing the severity of these breaches: 1. Bybit (2025): $1.5 Billion In February 2025, Bybit became the […]

EFF is delighted to be attending RightsCon again—this year hosted in Taipei, Taiwan between 24-27 February. RightsCon provides an opportunity for human rights experts, technologists, activists, and government representatives to discuss pressing human rights challenges and their potential solutions.  Many EFFers are heading to Taipei and will be actively participating in this year’s event. Several […]

Jimmy Carter, who was president from 1977 to 1981, considered the treaties signed in 1977 to cede control of the Panama Canal to Panama, ending over a century of strained relations, one of the crowning achievements of his administration. Today, Panamanians are uncertain whether Donald Trump will abide by these treaties – and are nervous […]