What Legal Services Providers Need to Learn From OFSI’s Legal Services Threat Assessment

16 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

In its first-ever threat assessment of the UK legal sector, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has raised red flags with regards to suspected sanctions breaches involving UK legal services providers since February 2022 (the Assessment).  Why Did OFSI Focus on Legal Services Providers? Legal services providers play […]

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“Rolls-Royce Strikes Back Against Black Smoke”: New Jet Engine Tech Promises Clean Combustion and Shakes Up Aviation Industry Standards

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IN A NUTSHELL Soot formation in jet engines poses environmental and health risks, contributing to climate change and atmospheric heating. A collaboration between the German Aerospace Center and Rolls-Royce aims to develop cleaner, low-emission aviation technology. Advanced laser-based tools and simulation software are enhancing the study of combustion processes and […]

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The Long Goodbye: The Rise of Dementia

15 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Despite the global rise in dementia, people living with the condition should continue to enjoy the same human rights as everyone else — including the rights to dignity, autonomy, and participation in decisions about their lives. Credit: Shutterstock By Joseph ChamiePORTLAND, USA, Apr 15 2025 (IPS) As the world’s population […]

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CPPA Announces Enforcement Action Against Automaker

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On 12 March 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) settled with an automaker that allegedly violated various aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This first-of-its-kind settlement for the agency echoes a 2022 enforcement action brought by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against an online retailer, while introducing […]

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K&L Gates Advises Dash Living on Majority Investment of up to US$150 Million by Hillhouse Investment’s Rava Partners

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Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Dash Living, a Hong Kong-based rental housing platform, on a majority investment of up to US$150 million by Rava Partners, the real assets investment arm of global investment firm Hillhouse Investment. The investment marks a significant milestone in Dash Living’s ongoing expansion across […]

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“War Is Brewing in Alaska Because of the US”: Native Tribes Sue Army Over Giant Gold Mine Threatening Sacred Lands and Survival

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IN A NUTSHELL The Native Village of Dot Lake has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Manh Choh Mine project. The proposed mining operation would be Alaska’s largest suction dredge mining project, impacting untouched estuary lands and ecosystems. Concerns include potential pollution, threats to […]

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Andean Women Farmers in Peru Face Climate Crisis with Green Practices

14 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

With rain, hail, and frost coming at the wrong time and damaging crops, a group of Andean women farmers living 3,000 meters above sea level have turned to agroecological practices to secure their food production.

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“China Still Vows to Win the Race”: US Nuclear Giants Secure Low-Enriched Uranium to Power Historic Clean Energy Breakthrough

13 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

IN A NUTSHELL The Department of Energy initiates the HALEU Availability Program, aiming to transform the U.S. nuclear energy sector. Five pioneering reactor developers receive conditional commitments for high-assay, low-enriched uranium to enhance reactor efficiency. The DOE addresses transportation challenges to ensure efficient delivery of HALEU for advanced reactor development. […]

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CGIAR Gender Accelerator: A Tool to Advance Gender Equality Research in Agri-Food Systems

12 April 2025 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 Comment

Nicoline de Haan during a parallel session on gender during the CGIAR Science Week. Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS By Naureen HossainNAIROBI, Apr 12 2025 (IPS) To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minority communities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to recognize and break down the barriers […]

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“Everything Went Dark, Then It Moved”: Robot Dog Revives Radioactive Crane in Terrifying Nuclear Site Emergency Maneuver

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IN A NUTSHELL Spot the Robot Dog successfully reactivated a dormant crane at the Dounreay nuclear site, highlighting the potential of robotics in hazardous environments. The collaboration between Boston Dynamics and RAICo exemplifies how robotics can enhance nuclear safety and operational efficiency. Innovations at Sellafield demonstrated remote robotic integration, reducing […]

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