This academic authority is not playing around. Paper Trail A top White House climate official has been sanctioned by the nation’s largest academic organization over some fairly serious-sounding ethical violations. First reported by Axios, the National Academy of Science’s rare rebuke of Jane Lubchenco, the White House’s deputy director for climate and environment, comes nearly a year… Continue reading White House Climate Scientist Sanctioned Over Paper Retraction
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Scientists Warn of Megaflood That Could Drown California
Climate change has doubled the likelihood. Biblical Vibes The state of California is no stranger to natural disasters, always on edge in fearful anticipation of the next “Big One.” But what if California’s worst catastrophe came not from wildfires, droughts, or earthquakes, but a megaflood? A new paper, published last week in the journal Science… Continue reading Scientists Warn of Megaflood That Could Drown California
Nintendo is reportedly investigating claims of sexual misconduct
Nintendo may respond quickly to allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment at its American division. A Kotaku source has reportedly shared a company-wide message from Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser revealing that the Switch creator is “actively investigating” the misconduct claims. The firm “will always” look into assertions like these and encourages workers to… Continue reading Nintendo is reportedly investigating claims of sexual misconduct
‘Hades’ leaves Game Pass on August 31st
One of the best games of 2020 is leaving Game Pass. As of August 31st, Supergiant’s Hades won’t be available through Microsoft’s subscription gaming service anymore. If you haven’t played it yet, Hades is nothing short of a gem. It’s an action RPG made by the team behind Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. Few games offer an… Continue reading ‘Hades’ leaves Game Pass on August 31st
Canada’s CDPQ explores legal options over failed crypto firm CelsiusThe Canadian pension fund also said it will no longer invest in crypto firms.
Canada’s second-largest pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is exploring legal options over bankrupt crypto lending firm Celsius and will no longer invest in crypto firms, it said on Wednesday. CDPQ‘s statement came as the fund recovers from its failed investment in New Jersey-based Celsius, which filed for bankruptcy in July… Continue reading Canada’s CDPQ explores legal options over failed crypto firm CelsiusThe Canadian pension fund also said it will no longer invest in crypto firms.
Singapore’s Docquity raises $32m from Japan’s Itochu in ongoing Series C roundItochu is an existing backer, having co-led the startup’s $11 million Se…
Docquity, a Singapore-based online community for medical professionals, has raised $32 million from Japan’s Itochu Corporation in an ongoing Series C funding round, according to regulatory filings. Itochu is an existing investor in Docquity, having co-led the startup’s $11 million Series C round in March 2019, along with Singapore Press Holdings. The Japanese investor had… Continue reading Singapore’s Docquity raises $32m from Japan’s Itochu in ongoing Series C roundItochu is an existing backer, having co-led the startup’s $11 million Se…
Thai fashion platform Pomelo seeks up to $20m in Series D funding
Thailand’s fashion commerce platform Pomelo is seeking to raise up to $20 million in a Series D funding round, according to regulatory filings. The company has already secured $3 million as part of the round from existing backer Jungle Ventures, its filings with Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) showed. The Singapore-based venture capital… Continue reading Thai fashion platform Pomelo seeks up to $20m in Series D funding
Allo Bank eyes 50m users in 3-5 years by leaning on CT Corp’s ecosystem
By integrating with the ecosystem of its largest shareholder CT Corporation, Indonesian digital lender Allo Bank expects to grow its user base to 50 million within three or five years, a top executive of the firm told DealStreetAsia. Allo Bank had amassed 1 million users a week after it started offering digital banking services on… Continue reading Allo Bank eyes 50m users in 3-5 years by leaning on CT Corp’s ecosystem
PE-VC investors smell big opportunity in India’s young SaaS sector
Even as macroeconomic headwinds are threatening to derail the deal-making momentum in India in the short term, startups offering software as a service (SaaS) and building global products are reaping a bounty from investors. SaaS startups have amassed about $2.3 billion in capital across 102 transactions between January and July this year, show proprietary data… Continue reading PE-VC investors smell big opportunity in India’s young SaaS sector
Blockchain-focused Shima Capital raises $200m for debut fund
Shima Capital, an investment firm that focuses on supporting blockchain startups, has launched its debut fund with $200 million in total commitments from various investors, including game developer Animoca Brands. In a statement, Shima said its debut venture fund – Shima Capital I – will focus on pre-seed and seed stage blockchain companies as well… Continue reading Blockchain-focused Shima Capital raises $200m for debut fund