CanSinoBIO's inhaled COVID booster more effective against BA.1 Omicron subvariant than Sinovac's injectable
China's CanSinoBio's inhalable coronavirus booster has shown to provide better protection against the BA.1 Omicron subvariant than Sinovac's injectable boosters in clinical trials.
Biden EPA plans to tackle coal industry by enacting new limits on other pollutants
The Biden EPA is planning on issuing new limits on traditional pollutants such as ozone and carbon ash in an effort to divorce from the country's dependence on coal-fired power plants.
Shenzhen inches China closer to their driverless car dreams, with autonomous 'robotaxis'
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is making huge leaps in the autonomous vehicle sector after rolling out 100 trial "robotaxis," providing over 50,000 rides in the last year.
British businesses cutting ties with China over increasing political tensions
British businesses are beginning to sever ties with China as political tensions between the two nations continue to increase, stoking further inflationary pressure.
US warns that semiconductor subsidies will not be used for firms to 'pad their bottom line'
The U.S. Commerce Department has made it clear that subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. will not be given to simply boost revenue but to ensure domestic production.
US considers cutting back on memory chip supplies to China
The United States may begin cutting back on shipments of American equipment used to manufacture memory chips in China in an effort to halt China's advances in the semiconductor sector.
US and Japan launch joint semiconductor research hub
The United States and Japan have teamed up to create a joint international semiconductor research hub, in hopes of developing the next generation of semiconductors.
UK companies to comply with climate change agenda or face 'action', says watchdog groups
UK companies to face "appropriate action" by government regulators if they are caught downplaying risks from climate change in order to help their bottom line.
Facebook and Twitter under bipartisan fire for failing to tackle Russian disinformation on their platforms
Meta's Facebook, Twitter and Telegram have come under fire by both Democrats and Republicans for failing to keep Russian disinformation under control on their platforms
GSK's Generic low-cost HIV prevention drug expected to be ready in 2026
Low-cost preventative HIV medication may be ready as early as 2026, as British pharmaceutical company GSK strikes a deal allowing developing countries access to generic versions.
German solar energy initiative held up by bureaucratic red tape and angry locals
In the face of an unprecedented energy crisis, Germany is trying to move forward with their ambitious solar initiative, but bureaucratic red tape and angry locals are causing delays.
Cruise ship operators are hard hit by labor crisis, recession anxiety
Labor shortages, inflation, and threats of a recessionary are creating a perfect storm for the cruise industry. Analysts have cut their revenue estimates for cruise operators by 5%.
Apple Watch will play major role in company's health technology strategy
Apple unveiled its digital health markets strategy on Wednesday. The Apple Watch will play a major role in its plan to appeal to customers with health and fitness features.
Netflix reassures investors with customer growth forecast
Netflix is assuring investors that gloomy forecasts of subscriber losses were outstated. The streaming giant had a loss of 1 million customers from April to June instead of 2 million.
Netflix turns to ‘Star Wars’ for franchise inspiration
Netflix broke ground as a global streaming service, but is now looking to Disney to emulate the company's success building franchises that can be expanded to games and merchandise.
Bitcoin bounce-back could take longer than you think
Bitcoin has been sliding since May, dipping below it's 200-week moving average. Financial specialists believe it will take up to a year for the cryptocurrency to recover.
Chip shortage threatens to curb China's momentum as EV global leader
China is the world's largest producer of cars, which means the global shortage of chips, also known as microcontrollers or semiconductors, is hitting the country particularly hard.
Aviation mechanic shortage could lead to more flight delays, cancelations
Labor shortages in the airline industry are putting the airline industry in a bind. Shortages of aviation maintenance engineers can lead to flight cancelations in some areas.
Meta, owner of Facebook, addresses human-rights abuse charge in new report
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has released a report that responds to accusations that the social media company has ignored online abuse that resulted in physical violence.
What if Elon Musk refuses court order to buy Twitter?
Twitter Inc is asking a Delaware court to force him to complete the acquisition of the social media giant for $54.20 a share. Musk might resist such an order.