Month: April 2021
Biden Envoy To Iran On What To Expect In Renewed Nuclear Talks
Iran and the U.S. are holding indirect talks on restarting the 2015 nuclear deal. Robert Malley, the Biden administration special envoy to Iran, says a deal would be in the interest of all Americans. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty
Read MoreAfter A Major Hack, U.S. Looks To Fix A Cyber ‘Blind Spot’
By law, the US government can’t monitor domestic Internet traffic. Suspected Russian hackers exploited this blind spot by disguising their origins and working through unwitting US companies. (Image credit: Anna Moneymaker/New York Times via AP)
Read MoreGlobal Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland’s Election
Voters in Greenland go to the polls on Tuesday in a parliamentary election that is dominated with questions about the future of rare earth mining, and greater independence from Denmark.
Read MoreAfter Months Of Lockdown, The U.K. Is Slowly Reopening
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the pace of vaccinations means Britain can expect a major relaxation of restrictions next week, but summer travel rules have yet to be set.
Read MoreBob W, the ‘tech-driven’ hospitality provider, raises €10M in seed funding
Bob W, the self-described “tech-driven” hospitality provider that offers an alternative to traditional hotels and short-stay rentals, is disclosing €10 million in seed funding. Leading the round, which included a first tranche of €4 million last year, is byFounders VC
Read MoreAfrican Immigrant Health Groups Battle A Transatlantic Tide Of Vaccine Disinformation
Efforts to address hesitancy among Black people in America often overlook African immigrants, who get information from friends and family back home through social media platforms such as WhatsApp. (Image credit: Brian Inganga/AP)
Read MoreSerology tests scaled down to encourage vaccination – report
Since being shown positive for antibodies can grant unvaccinated people a Green Pass, health providers have struggled to accommodate increased demand
Read MoreRivlin reluctantly taps Netanyahu to form government: ‘Not an easy moral choice’
President predicts no candidate can cobble together coalition anyway; Lapid acknowledges tough spot Rivlin was in, but says giving Netanyahu mandate still a ‘stain’ on the country
Read MoreMyBiotics, Hadassah to study impact of microbiome on cancer therapies
Joint research aims to find microbiome-based drugs that will enhance patient response and reduce adverse effects of immunotherapies in melanoma patients
Read MoreIran prosecutor says 10 indicted over 2020 shootdown of Ukraine passenger plane
Iranian media reports provide no further details of charges against those allegedly involved in downing of jet that killed 176 people
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