Tag #Technology

theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australia Extends Deadline for Child Online Safety Regulations

Australia extends the deadline for tech companies to finalize plans restricting children's access to adult websites by two months to February, due to complexities arising from new social media legislation banning under-16s.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
nrc.nl
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Amsterdam Hosts Rencontres internationales Festival, Showcasing Evolving Screen Technology

The Rencontres internationales Paris/Berlin film festival's Amsterdam exhibition, "Contemporary Intersects," features installations like Zalán Zsakács's "Topia" (interactive screens) and Louis Braddock Clarke's "Under Boom" (immersive soundscapes), exploring the evolving nature of screens and our se...

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24% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Baird Downgrades Rivian on 2025 EV Outlook

Baird downgraded Rivian (RIVN) stock to "neutral" from "outperform", citing a tougher 2025 outlook for electric vehicles despite recent positive developments, including a \$6.6 billion DOE loan and increased investment from Volkswagen; the firm cut its price target to \$16.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
cnbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Citi Upgrades Ollie's Bargain Outlet Stock to "Buy", Raises Price Target to $133

Citi analyst Steven Zaccone upgraded Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) stock to "buy", raising its price target to $133 due to its strong position in the uncertain retail market and ability to capitalize on disruptions; OLLI's success is fueled by its "treasure hunt" shopping experience, agile buying, a...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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CSP Solar Power Plant Failure Highlights Technological and Economic Challenges

The $1 billion Crescent Dunes solar thermal power plant in Nevada failed to meet expectations, closing in 2019 after repeated technical issues; this, coupled with the higher cost and operational complexity of CSP compared to PV solar, hindered its widespread adoption, although China's recent focus o...

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44% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Greece Upgrades 112 Emergency System for €17.5 Million

Greece is upgrading its 112 emergency number for €17.5 million, adding features like video calls, geolocation, and a silent button, improving accessibility and integration with other emergency services.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
repubblica.it
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Accenture to Acquire IQT Group, Boosting Italian Green Energy Transition

Accenture plans to acquire IQT Group, a Rovigo-based Italian firm specializing in infrastructure project management, to enhance its digital services for energy transition projects, integrating over 450 IQT engineers and consultants into Accenture's Industry X team.

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40% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Pfizer Stock Up 5% on Positive 2025 Outlook

Pfizer's stock rose 5% on December 17, 2024, after projecting $61-$64 billion in 2025 revenue and $2.80-$3.00 adjusted earnings per share, driven by acquisitions and cost-cutting to offset declining Covid-19 vaccine sales.

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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High Car Prices Drive Shift to Smaller Vehicles

High new vehicle prices are causing a shift in consumer preferences toward smaller, more affordable cars like compact SUVs; sales of these vehicles are up over 2 percent in 2024, while mid-sized SUVs and full-size pickup truck sales have dropped.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australia Subsidizes EV Loans to Boost Adoption

The Australian government announced a \$150 million plan to subsidize electric vehicle loans for essential workers and those earning under \$100,000, potentially saving buyers up to \$8000 and including used EVs, to boost low-emissions transport and address a key barrier to wider adoption.

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48% Bias Score

Climate Action
elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Kit Digital Extends Grants for Spanish SMEs in 2025

Spain's Kit Digital program, funded by NextGenerationEU, extends its grant program in 2025, offering up to €29,000 to SMEs with 100-249 employees and €25,000 to those with 50-99 employees, to improve their digital presence with the help of digital agents.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cnbc.com
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Boeing Stock Recovers on Increased Production and Rising Travel Demand

Boeing's stock shows signs of recovery driven by increased production of 737 and 787 aircraft, resolving labor disputes and supply chain issues, and benefiting from rising global travel demand; a cash-secured put strategy is suggested for investment.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth