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Rise of autonomous vehicles to impact $400 billion US auto-insurance industry, says Goldman Sachs
“Autonomy has the potential to significantly reduce accident...
Hindu Kush Himalayas at greater risk Of landslides, floods this monsoon: Report
While the monsoon is crucial for refilling these rivers, the danger...
Europe agrees on rules to protect smart devices from cyber threats
Manufacturers will have to assess the cybersecurity risks of their products, provide declarations of conformity and take appropriate action to fix problems during the expected lifetime of the product or for at least five years EU countries and EU lawmakers on Thursday...
Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID vaccine claims
"Pfizer intentionally misrepresented the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine and censored persons who threatened to disseminate the truth in order to facilitate fast adoption of the product and expand its commercial opportunity," the complaint said Pfizer has been sued...
Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars: US consumer report
Consumer Reports noted that lingering concerns about reliability will likely add to the issues that give many buyers pause when considering a switch to the new technology, joining concerns about higher costs, too few charging stations and long charging times Electric...
Climate change is the biggest human health risk, says Africa’s disease boss
Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention The threat of "a climate change-related disease becoming a pandemic and coming from Africa" was what keeps Jean Kaseya, the director general of the Africa Centres for Disease...
WMO report shows 2023 shattered climate records experts highlight concerns for India
“Greenhouse gas levels are record high. Global temperatures are record-high. Sea level rise is record high. Antarctic sea ice is record low. It’s a deafening cacophony of broken records,” said WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas Dubai: The year 2023 has...
Work-related accidents and diseases increased by 5 per cent compared to 2015: ILO
Circulatory diseases, malignant neoplasms and respiratory diseases rank among the top three causes of work-related death Agriculture, construction, forestry and fishing and manufacturing are the most hazardous sectors, accounting for 200,000 fatal injuries per year,...
Finance and insurance sector jobs most affected by adoption of AI:UK Report
Management consultants were singled out as the occupation most exposed to any of the 10 AI applications included in the study, from image recognition to language modeling or translation. The technology is most likely to transform professional roles such as lawyers,...
First bond to insure against cyber attacks issued
Long Walk Reinsurance Ltd. issued a $75 million so-called cat bond, sponsored by AXIS Capital, to insure against “a cyber-catastrophe event” across its main underwriting units, the Bermuda-based firm said Tuesday. “We expect this transaction will serve as a template...
Current solar cycle intensity to peak in 2024 may impact Earth’s satellites find researchers
"During intense solar storms, the Earth's upper atmosphere expands outwards, thereby introducing friction on the low-Earth satellites. The friction can lead to a decay in the satellites' orbits and reduce their lifetime. Thus, they are able to live in space for a much...
Cybersecurity, customer protection essential for digital payments momentum: RBI paper
The authors further said despite the traction observed in digital payments, cash persists due to a strong inclination of the populace to transact and save in cash Mumbai: Cybersecurity, customer protection, and cost-effectiveness are essential for sustaining the...