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The NZ aviation industry is making bold climate claims – and risking anti-greenwashing litigation

Dec 13, 2023 13:43 pm UTC| Business

On the same day last week that Air New Zealand announced the purchase of its first fully electric aircraft, Christchurch Airport announced it had reached a new standard for decarbonisation. On the face of it, great news...

LFP Batteries: Moving Towards a Circular Economy

Dec 13, 2023 13:38 pm UTC| Business

Written by: James Carnell LFP Batteries and the Circular Economy A circular economy emphasizes the reuse and recycling of materials to minimize waste. The circular economy concept has grown increasingly important in...

10 Altcoins with Good Potential for the Next Bull Market Cycle

Dec 13, 2023 13:34 pm UTC| Business

The cryptocurrency market, known for its volatility and immense potential, is continuously evolving, presenting new opportunities for investors. As we anticipate the next bull market cycle, certain altcoins stand out for...

Disney, Reliance in talks for Media Business Merger in India

Dec 13, 2023 10:02 am UTC| Business

The Walt Disney Company and Reliance Industries Limited are reportedly in talks for a merger to see them work together in media operations in India. The companies are said to be ironing out the terms and details of the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Donald Trump Unveils NFT Featuring ‘MugShot’ Theme Amid His Criminal Indictments

Dec 13, 2023 09:59 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, announced a new NFT drop featuring the Mugshot theme. This will be the ex-POTUS third non-fungible token release, and as suggested in its name, the tokens are...

Frito-Lay’s Doritos Collaborates with Empirical to Launch Nacho Cheese-Flavored Booze

Dec 13, 2023 09:46 am UTC| Business

Frito-Lays Doritos flavored tortilla chips brand has entered the boozy game with the launch of its nacho cheese-flavored spirit. This was made possible through its collaboration with the Empirical Flavor company, which...

Hasbro Layoffs Impact Wizards of the Coast: CEO's Memo Reveals Staff Changes

Dec 13, 2023 09:20 am UTC| Business

In a recent development, Hasbro has initiated a new round of layoffs, affecting Wizards of the Coast, the renowned subsidiary responsible for popular games like Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons Dragons. The move is part...

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Economy

Japan Bond Issuance Set to Surge 28% by 2029 Amid Rising Debt Costs

Japan is projected to face a sharp increase in government bond issuance over the next three years as rising debt-financing costs strain public finances, according to a finance ministry estimate reviewed by Reuters. The...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data

Most Asian currencies weakened on Tuesday as Lunar New Year holidays across major regional markets led to thin trading volumes, while the U.S. dollar edged higher ahead of crucial economic data releases. With China, Hong...

Oil Prices Steady as Iran Strait of Hormuz Drills Heighten Supply Concerns Ahead of U.S. Nuclear Talks

Oil prices remained steady on Tuesday as investors monitored rising geopolitical tensions following Irans naval drills near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. The military exercises took place just...

Dollar Holds Firm as Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Global Data Drive Currency Markets

The U.S. dollar held onto recent gains Tuesday as investors looked ahead to key signals from the Federal Reserve that could clarify the timing of anticipated interest rate cuts. Currency markets remained relatively quiet...

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Fed Minutes and Key Economic Data

U.S. stock index futures traded little changed on Monday evening as investors prepared for a week packed with major economic data releases and Federal Reserve commentary that could shape the outlook for interest rates....

Politics

Trump Signals Indirect Role in U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks as Tensions Rise

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will be indirectly involved in high-stakes nuclear talks between the United States and Iran scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva, expressing cautious optimism that Tehran is ready to...

Trump Signals Indirect Role in U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks as Tensions Rise

Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Geneva Focus on Land Disputes and Donetsk Control

Representatives from Ukraine and Russia are set to meet in Geneva on Tuesday and Wednesday for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks aimed at ending Europes largest conflict since World War II. The Kremlin has indicated...

Israel Approves West Bank Land Registration Plan, Palestinians Warn of ‘De-Facto Annexation’

Israels cabinet has approved new measures aimed at strengthening its control over the occupied West Bank, including a landmark decision to begin formal land registration in the territory for the first time since 1967. The...

Australia Refuses Repatriation of Citizens Held in Syrian ISIS Camp

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that the government will not repatriate Australians currently detained in a Syrian camp housing families of suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants. Speaking to ABC...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission Launches GDPR Investigation Into X’s AI Chatbot Grok

Irelands Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened a formal investigation into Xs AI chatbot, Grok, over concerns about personal data processing and the generation of harmful sexualised images, including manipulated...

Disney Issues Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement

Disney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, accusing the Chinese tech giant of using copyrighted Disney characters to train and power its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator without authorization, according to a...

Anthropic’s Claude AI Reportedly Used in U.S. Operation to Capture Nicolas Maduro

Anthropics artificial intelligence model, Claude, was reportedly used in a U.S. military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing...

OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger to Advance Next-Generation AI Agents

OpenAI has hired Peter Steinberger, the creator of the open-source artificial intelligence agent OpenClaw, according to CEO Sam Altmans announcement on social media Sunday. The move follows OpenClaws recent surge in...

Vietnam Approves SpaceX Starlink Satellite Internet Service Amid U.S. Trade Talks

Vietnam has officially granted SpaceX permission to deploy its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed connectivity across Southeast Asia. According to state...