Category: Business

2025 marks a milestone: the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement and the deadline for countries to submit their updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), designed to keep the global goal alive of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Addressing the 16th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) in Berlin – the first official gathering on climate […]

In January, Meta made targeted changes to its hateful conduct policy that would allow dehumanizing statements to be made about certain vulnerable groups. More specifically, Meta’s hateful conduct policy now contains the following text: People sometimes use sex- or gender-exclusive language when discussing access to spaces often limited by sex or gender, such as access […]

Hyundai is set to announce a $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, which includes a new $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, according to sources familiar with the plans. The announcement is expected Monday at the White House, where President Donald Trump, Hyundai Chairman Euisun Chung, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry are slated to attend. […]

In the US, under president Donald Trump, rapid assaults on civil servants’ rights, including their rights to speak out about wrongdoing, are increasingly part of the administration’s play for power. Shock tactics tend to work when the speed leaves observers too stunned to act. But countering the paralysis, whistleblower supporters are organising. Civil society groups […]

This post is part four and the final part in a series of posts about EFF’s work in Europe. Read about how and why we work in Europe here.   EFF’s mission is to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all people of the world. While our work has taken us to far […]

Clearlake Capital Group has struck a $7.7 billion deal to take Dun & Bradstreet, a leading business analytics company, private. Under the terms of the agreement, shareholders will receive $9.15 in cash per share, marking a premium over the company’s recent market performance. The deal, which includes the assumption of Dun & Bradstreet’s debt and […]

In 2024, Heathrow was the busiest airport in Europe by passenger numbers and the fourth busiest worldwide. Nearly 84 million passengers passed through its five terminals during the year. These figures highlight the scale of disruption caused by its recent complete closure after a fire at an electricity substation. Airlines with just a limited number […]

Once again, several Senators appear poised to gut one of the most important laws protecting internet users – Section 230 (47 U.S.C. § 230).  Don’t be fooled – many of Section 230’s detractors claim that this critical law only protects big tech. The reality is that Section 230 provides limited protection for all platforms, though […]

The Biden administration is intensifying its antitrust efforts against major tech giants, including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple, while signaling a shift in its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are advancing significant antitrust lawsuits aimed at curbing the dominance of these companies in their […]

The cannabis-derived product CBD has been hailed “the wonder drug of our age”, offering potential health benefits without the high. From juices and coffee to truffles and ice cream, CBD products have flooded the market for consumers looking for an answer to health problems from anxiety to insomnia. But with CBD products in the UK […]