NVIDIA’s AI Program Supports 4,500 European Startups, Giving Them a Head Start

Unlocking Innovation: Nobi’s Journey Belgian startup Nobi’s journey to develop a smart lamp that detects falls and alerts caregivers is a testament to the power of NVIDIA’s Inception program. Founder…

West Nile Virus Outbreak: What You Need to Know

What is West Nile Virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially deadly virus spread by mosquitoes, and cases have recently been reported in Spain and Italy. The virus can…

Shell Takes a $2 Billion Hit as it Pauses Biofuels Plant Construction

Shell’s Write-Down Linked to Rotterdam and Singapore Plants Energy giant Shell has revealed a massive impairment charge of up to $2 billion, citing weak demand and a decline in trading…

The AI Revolution Needs More Women: Why Gender Balance is Crucial for a Better Future

A Cry for Equality in the AI Mainframe The World Economic Forum’s recent gender pay gap report shows that women’s representation in AI engineering has doubled since 2016, but it’s…

EU-China Trade War Looms as Volkswagen Slams Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles

EU Tariffs Spark Concern The European Union’s plans to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles have sparked concerns among German automakers like Volkswagen and BMW. The EU’s decision to impose…

Airbus Secures €2.1 Billion Deal with German Military for Next-Generation Satellites

Airbus Lands Major Contract with German Army In a significant win for the European aerospace firm, Airbus has secured a €2.1 billion contract with the German army to develop and…

Philips Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Toxic Foam in Respirators

Toxic Foam in Philips Devices Sparks Class-Action Suit Dutch healthcare giant Philips is set to face a European class-action lawsuit over the use of toxic foam in its sleep therapy…

EU’s 2035 Petrol Car Ban Under Threat: Industry Warns of Devastating Consequences

Industry Unites Against Reversal of Climate Goals A coalition of industry leaders, including battery manufacturers and electricity power companies, has issued a stern warning to EU lawmakers not to backtrack…

Microsoft Agrees to $14.4 Million Settlement Over Worker Discrimination Allegations

Settlement Reached After Multi-Year Investigation Microsoft has agreed to a $14.4 million settlement to resolve allegations that the company discriminated against employees who took protected leave. The agreement comes after…

French Film Director Benoît Jacquot Faces Rape Charges

Accusations and Denials French film director Benoît Jacquot, 77, is accused of rape and assault by two leading French actresses, Isild Le Besco and Julia Roy. Jacquot has denied all…