On Monday, the Biden administration finalized new fuel efficiency standards designed to limit greenhouse gas emissions put out by passenger vehicles. By 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency will require that automaker fleets travel an average of about 55 miles per gallon, up from the 37 miles per gallon standard they’re held to as of this… Continue reading EPA announces strictest fuel efficiency standards ever, reversing Trump-era rollback
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Meta is trying to find the people who created more than 39,000 phishing sites
Meta is taking legal action to disrupt a large-scale phishing campaign. On Monday, the company filed a federal lawsuit to “uncover the identities” of a group of people that created more than 39,000 websites designed to trick Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users into coughing up their login credentials. The company says the scammers used relay… Continue reading Meta is trying to find the people who created more than 39,000 phishing sites
6 Sustainable Destinations in the Philippines for Tropical Travel
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Surrounding yourself in nature holds many wellness benefits, from reducing stress to enhancing the immune system. In the Philippines, it is possible to experience this feeling of wellbeing while traveling to fun and nature-friendly destinations. The Philippines Department of Tourism will be highlighting sustainable travel post-pandemic as it works… Continue reading 6 Sustainable Destinations in the Philippines for Tropical Travel
Barclays gets Australian banking licence in expansion push
UK-based Barclays Plc said on Monday it had received approval from Australia’s prudential regulator to operate as a foreign bank in the country, as the lender continues its expansion into high-growth markets. Barclays, Britain’s third-biggest bank by market value, in August, pumped money into its India arm to tap rising corporate and investment banking activity in the… Continue reading Barclays gets Australian banking licence in expansion push
SE Asia’s agrifood startups to attract more VC money as interest in sustainability grows
In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading SE Asia’s agrifood startups to attract more VC money as interest in sustainability grows
SG’s Spenmo said to be in talks with Tiger Global for new funding round
In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading SG’s Spenmo said to be in talks with Tiger Global for new funding round
Voi scooters raises $115M Series D round as it preps to enter new cities — and for an IPO
The European e-scooter market is currently the main battleground for companies playing in the micromobility space, taking advantage as they are of Europe’s relatively compact cities and the desire of populations to move to more sustainable transportation. In 2021, players like Tier, Voi and Dott continued to raise VC backing. But the war for funding… Continue reading Voi scooters raises $115M Series D round as it preps to enter new cities — and for an IPO
Programmieren im All für Kinder: Die neuen Raspberry Pi-Computer starten in den Weltraum
CAMBRIDGE, England, 21. Dezember 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Zwei revolutionäre Raspberry Pi-Computer werden heute von Cape Canaveral aus an Bord von SpaceX 24 ins All starten und Kindern und Jugendlichen die Möglichkeit zu geben, ihre eigenen Experimente auf der Internationalen Raumstation (ISS) durchzuführen. Die European Astro Pi Challenge: Mission Zero der Raspberry Pi Foundation und der European Space Agency… Continue reading Programmieren im All für Kinder: Die neuen Raspberry Pi-Computer starten in den Weltraum
El desafío cósmico de codificación para niños lanza los ordenadores Raspberry Pi al espacio
CAMBRIDGE, Inglaterra, 21 de diciembre de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dos revolucionarios ordenadores Raspberry Pi se lanzarán hoy desde Cabo Cañaveral a bordo de SpaceX 24 para que niños y adolescentes puedan realizar sus propios experimentos en la Estación Espacial Internacional (ISS). El European Astro Pi Challenge: Mission Zero de la Raspberry Pi Foundation y la… Continue reading El desafío cósmico de codificación para niños lanza los ordenadores Raspberry Pi al espacio
Cosmic coding challenge for kids launches Raspberry Pi computers into space
CAMBRIDGE, England, Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two revolutionary Raspberry Pi computers will launch from Cape Canaveral today aboard SpaceX 24 to empower children and teens to run their own experiments on the International Space Station (ISS). The European Astro Pi Challenge: Mission Zero from the Raspberry Pi Foundation and European Space Agency (ESA) inspires… Continue reading Cosmic coding challenge for kids launches Raspberry Pi computers into space