Category: Business

Iron ore prices dropped sharply this week, with Asian futures hitting their lowest levels in two months. The July contract on the Singapore Exchange fell to $94 per metric tonne as a combination of weak manufacturing data from China and the announcement of new U.S. tariffs on steel weighed on sentiment. China’s Factory Activity Contracts […]

A man was arrested in Boulder after reportedly using a flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to set people on fire at an event in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza on Sunday. The suspect reportedly yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack and now faces federal hate crime charges along with multiple felonies. The attack injured at […]

EFF has joined more than 80 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts in signing a letter urging the European Commission to change course on its recently announced “Technology Roadmap on Encryption.” The roadmap, part of the EU’s ProtectEU strategy, discusses new ways for law enforcement to access encrypted data. That framing is dangerously flawed.  […]

According to the UN, many frontline Ukrainian families are at risk of missing critical planting and harvesting windows. “Agriculture is a fabric of rural society. It’s not just a way to make a living – it’s a way of being. And vulnerable rural families are holding on. They need support not just to survive, but […]

Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle announced the completion of the company’s strategic reshaping in Europe, following the closure of its UK merger with CK Hutchison’s Three UK on 31 May. The new joint venture will operate under the brand name VodafoneThree. Della Valle described the deal as a milestone that positions the group for […]

EFF has long advocated for affordable, accessible, and future-proof internet access for all. Digital equity, the condition in which everyone has access to technology that allows them to participate in society, is an issue that I’ve been proud to organize around. So, it’s awesome to connect with a group that’s doing something to address it […]

Brussels, 31 May 2025 — The European Union has voiced strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, a move that is expected to significantly impact European producers. The tariffs are set to rise from 25% to 50% for steel, and from 10% to 50% for aluminium, […]

The European Commission has launched an EU startup and scaleup strategy to make Europe a great place for starting and growing global technology-driven companies. Startups and scaleups drive innovation and sustainable growth, create high-quality jobs, attract investment and reduce strategic dependencies. However, too many still struggle to take ideas from lab to market or grow […]

The United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, concluded a three-day visit to Nigeria focused on reinforcing the UK-Nigeria Strategic Partnership. During the visit, Lord Collins reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to deepening trade and investment ties with Nigeria. He engaged with senior government officials, business leaders, civil society representatives, and United Nations […]

In a chilling sign of how far law enforcement surveillance has encroached on personal liberties, 404 Media recently revealed that a sheriff’s office in Texas searched data from more than 83,000 automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to track down a woman suspected of self-managing an abortion. The officer searched 6,809 different camera networks maintained […]