#global-impact

#global-impact

Europe implements Digital Markets Act aiming to regulate tech giants like Alphabet and Apple

Impact of European digital laws extends globally affecting digital markets and tech industry standards [ more ]

The EU AI Act will be groundbreaking legislation regulating AI in the EU with significant implications for organizations globally. [ more ]

Deepfakes by AI and numerous polls make 2024 elections unique concerns.

Potential for highly disruptive technology with important elections around the world. [ more ]

Football fans will celebrate World Football Day on May 25, marking the sport's global impact and unity. [ more ]

Researchers in the Bay Area are studying coral bleaching globally and working on technologies to combat it. [ more ]

Global alien species to increase by 36% by 2050

Invasive species harm ecosystems and climate resilience [ more ]

Tesla announced global layoffs affecting different regions, including pauses in hiring efforts in Mexico. [ more ]

A charming short film by Nescafé Canada emphasizes reducing energy consumption by boiling water at 80°C instead of 100°C. [ more ]

Evidence base lacking for gender-affirming medicine in UK's Cass Review [ more ]

Pandemic's global impact on excess deaths

Surge of social ills in the U.S. [ more ]

Pandora Shelley appointed as COO of The Routing Company by CEO James Cox, highlighting her impactful contributions and strategic leadership. [ more ]

Alcoholic products in Ireland must carry a warning about the link between alcohol and fatal cancers starting in 2026. [ more ]

The U.S. bill signed by President Biden could ban TikTok if not sold by ByteDance within a specified timeframe. [ more ]

Climate change exacerbates mental illness and distress globally, impacting nearly one billion people, including teenagers.

Climate-related trauma, such as heatwaves and floods, contributes to eco-anxiety and other psychological responses, affecting daily lives and mental health. [ more ]

The Uganda constitutional court cited the US Dobbs decision to uphold anti-gay laws, impacting LGBTQ rights.

The Dobbs decision may have broader implications for restricting various rights globally, beyond reproductive rights. [ more ]

Schools in England are recruiting more teachers from overseas, impacting countries like Jamaica.

Request for teachers who recently moved to England from Jamaica or other countries for their experiences and concerns. [ more ]

Art colleges offering sustainability courses

Focus on global impact of artists' work [ more ]

The United States became the world's leader in making the LGBTQ+ community visible through a Republican amendment in the federal budget in 1970.

The impact of Pride Day, originated from the Christopher Street Gay Liberation Day in 1970, spread globally, with Pride flags now flying in conservative countries where being gay is illegal. [ more ]

Reproductive rights are increasingly under threat globally.

Legislation around abortion can have significant consequences for women and their families. [ more ]

Recognition of evolution of tech perceptions in Asian markets over 12 years

Asia's tech ecosystems have global impact [ more ]

France is preparing to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right, citing threats in the US and other European countries.

The French government is emphasizing the importance of protecting women's rights and ensuring freedom to choose abortion through constitutional protection. [ more ]

The death of Aleksei Navalny has triggered a global wave of grief, anger, and calls for justice.

Navalny's death has drawn comparisons to historical figures like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. [ more ]

America's actions as a global superpower result in death and suffering regardless of who is president.

Joe and Jill Biden visited a children's hospital during the holiday season to convey a compassionate message. [ more ]

More than 1.5 billion adults and almost 400 million children will be living with obesity within 12 years if the condition isn't stopped.

The economic impact of obesity in the world will reach $4.32 trillion in losses annually by 2035.

Pharmaceutical companies see the fight against obesity as a lucrative market. [ more ]