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Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biodiversity-influential-companies-accountability.html

Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test
New research by the University of Oxford and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University has revealed that most biodiversity commitments made by large, influential companies are not precise enough to enable society to evaluate whether they are making progress toward meeting their commitments. The results have been published in One Earth.

Apple says Tim Cook, as executive chairman, "will assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world" (Marcus Mendes/9to5Mac)
https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-to-remain…

Tim Cook to remain involved in Apple’s government relations around the world - 9to5Mac
Apple confirmed today that although Tim Cook will be leaving the role of Apple CEO come September, he’ll still be involved in a key area of the company.

(German) Der Wettlauf um das beste Implantat für das menschliche Hirn https://www.handelsblatt.com/technik/forschung-innovation/gehirnchips-der-wettlauf-um-das-beste-implantat-fuer-das-menschliche-hi…

Gehirnchips: Der Wettlauf um das beste Implantat für das menschliche Hirn
Max Hodak hat Elon Musks Neuralink mitgegründet. Mit seiner Firma Science Corp arbeitet er daran, Blinden das Sehen zurückzugeben. Und ist damit nicht der einzige, der auf neue Gehirnchips setzt.

How social media influencers have become a magnet for political campaigns and groups in the US that want to push their priorities without disclosures (Ken Bensinger/New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/202…

Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.

Residence 🏠 #i18nFails
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Residence 🏠 | i18n fails
Accueil, sweet accueil.

Datenschutz im Umbruch: Aufsichtsbehörden fordern digitale Modernisierung
Mit den „Stuttgarter Impulsen“ reagieren die Landesdatenschützer auf anhaltende Kritik und unterstützen eine Reform für mehr Effizienz und weniger Bürokratie.

Datenschutz im Umbruch: Aufsichtsbehörden fordern digitale Modernisierung
Mit den „Stuttgarter Impulsen“ reagieren die Landesdatenschützer auf anhaltende Kritik und unterstützen eine Reform für mehr Effizienz und weniger Bürokratie.

Venga a regar con dinero público a proyectos que no van a llegar a ninguna parte https://www.que.madrid/2026/07/20/madrid-carrera-aire-ayuso-impulsa-industria-tecnologica-ayudas-dronodromos-y-aerotaxis-597347/

"Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test"
#Biodiversity #Business

Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test
New research by the University of Oxford and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University has revealed that most biodiversity commitments made by large, influential companies are not precise enough to enable society to evaluate whether they are making progress toward meeting their commitments. The results have been published in One Earth.

Jeff Bezos says Amazon MGM Studios' decision to acquire and release Melania "was a good business decision", denying that it was "a way of buying influence" (Todd Spangler/Variety)
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/jef

Jeff Bezos Defends 'Melania' Documentary as 'Very Good Business Decision,' Denies It Was Way to Buy Influence
Jeff Bezos insists that Amazon MGM Studios' decision to acquire and release "Melania," a documentary about the First Lady, was smart business -- and not an attempt to curry favor with her husband.

Taiwan indicts former TSMC deputy manager for allegedly stealing trade secrets, in what authorities say is the first National Security Act case involving China (Cheng Ting-Fang/Nikkei Asia)
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technolo…

Taiwan alleges ex-TSMC staff stole chip secrets to sell to China
Indictment is first under National Security Act involving attempt to advance Chinese chip ambitions