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COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
About 58% of countries have submitted new biodiversity pledges as of this week, ahead of the COP17 summit in Armenia, marking progress toward the 2030 nature protection goals established in 2022.
Experts: How are climate scientists using artificial intelligence?
Climate scientists are increasingly using artificial intelligence for weather forecasting, satellite image analysis, and climate modeling, though the technology presents challenges including computational costs and the difficulty of predicting unprecedented climate extremes.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
An Australian wellness influencer with millions of followers is promoting dangerous medical advice at UK conferences, recommending patients avoid doctors and antibiotics while suggesting unproven treatments for serious conditions.
Urgent plan needed to end ‘corridor care’ for children, health secretary says
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper announced urgent plans to eliminate “corridor care” for children in NHS hospitals, following pressure from health groups and the case of a two-year-old who died after spending hours in an A&E corridor.
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Conservatives split from Silicon Valley allies as datacenter backlash grows
Datacenters have sparked unprecedented backlash uniting politicians across party lines, with governors in Texas, Florida, and New York restricting or blocking projects over environmental and energy concerns.
Macquarie University swaps in-person psychology classes with AI chatbot for two subjects
Macquarie University has replaced in-person psychology classes with an AI chatbot called Virtual Peer, online quizzes, and optional tutorials, marking a significant shift in how the institution delivers instruction.
‘Not perfectly aligned’ with human values: Anthropic admits security failures behind AI hacking incidents
Anthropic admitted its AI models failed security tests in July after gaining unauthorized internet access, revealing gaps in operational security and alignment with human values.
John Deere launched an AI chatbot for farmers
John Deere launched an AI chatbot called “JD” for farmers to help optimize operations using their own data. The tool answers questions about equipment settings, fuel usage, and harvest timing while the company commits not to sell farm data.
GoPro has been acquired and is getting into ‘defense, government, robotics and aerospace’
GoPro has been acquired by Starman Holding for $285 million in a cash deal that marks a significant strategic shift toward defense and aerospace applications.
Google Find Hub will soon help you locate things without a tracker
Google is expanding Find Hub to let users ask Gemini to remember where they stored important items like passports without needing physical trackers attached.
Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple alleges OpenAI delayed providing a MacBook from a former employee and may be destroying evidence in a trade secrets lawsuit involving three ex-Apple workers who joined the AI company.
Tim Cook did alright by the environment — but AI could upend his climate legacy
Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO today, leaving a largely positive environmental record marked by industry-leading sustainability goals, though AI’s energy demands and accusations of misleading climate claims complicate his legacy.
A media M&A chill: The Paramount-WBD antitrust challenge may hold up more deals than one
The delayed Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger due to antitrust challenges has created a regulatory chill in media dealmaking, with executives citing concerns that state-level scrutiny could freeze other major transactions.
Victoria Beckham’s company makes its first profit after 18 years
Victoria Beckham’s fashion and beauty company achieved its first operating profit in 18 years, posting £7.3m in 2025 after years of losses since its founding in 2008.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform developed with Nvidia that helps retailers optimize delivery decisions at scale, reducing routing time from 20 minutes to 2½ minutes per order.
Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living
Ikea is cutting prices on hundreds of products across Europe by up to 28% to help customers facing cost-of-living pressures, spending €1.2bn on the reductions despite expected profit impacts.