Kenya unveils plans for nationwide e-bike scheme
Kenya unveiled Friday plans to roll out electric motorbikes across the country under a green transport scheme to reduce carbon emissions and pollution.
Sep 1, 2023
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Business
Cathay Pacific reports first-half loss of US$1.27 billion
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it lost HK$9.9 billion (US$1.27 billion) in the first half of this year as the coronavirus pandemic sent passenger numbers tumbling, eviscerating its business.
Aug 12, 2020
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Big tech show, now virtual, aims for digital connections
Forced by the pandemic to go online, the massive annual gathering for the technology industry normally held in Las Vegas still wants to be a place for connections, even if virtual.
Jan 8, 2021
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Uber, delivery services to compensate drivers who catch virus
Multiple rideshare and food delivery companies are following in the footsteps of Uber, which announced it would compensate its drivers who catch the new coronavirus.
Mar 9, 2020
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Legal 'sunset clauses' should be used to limit use of COVID certificates to current pandemic
"Sunset clauses" should be introduced into relevant legislation to limit the use of coronavirus certificates to just the current pandemic and not beyond, a study warns.
Feb 4, 2022
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Engineering
Process could sustainably transform biomass waste into fuels and chemicals
In the last 200 years, society has undergone major energy transitions associated with introducing new energy sources, such as coal, oil and natural gas. To address climate change, the world must experience another energy ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Business
3M to cut 2,500 jobs as it girds for tougher economy
3M announced Tuesday it will cut 2,500 manufacturing jobs as the industrial giant reported lower profits and offered a lackluster 2023 outlook based on weakening demand.
Jan 24, 2023
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Experts assess states' case in lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health concerns
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Threads, faces federal lawsuits from 42 states' attorneys general asserting that the company intentionally crafted features to make children ...
Nov 8, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
How AI health care chatbots learn from the questions of an Indian women's organization
Komal Vilas Thatkare says she doesn't have anyone to ask about her most private health questions.
Feb 22, 2024
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Engineering
The future of cities in the face of twin crises
Before January this year, many people around the world had never heard of Wuhan. Today, this Chinese megacity—population 11 million—has achieved notoriety as the birthplace of a pandemic.
Apr 22, 2020
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