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11-year-old boy collects cans to feed the hungry

An 11-year-old boy from Dorridge, near Solihull, has been collecting aluminium cans to raise money for food banks. He is aiming to raise £20,000 by Christmas to buy a truck full of food for his local community. A can-do attitude Ryan started collecting the cans around his neighbourhood after he noticed his parents changing their supermarket habits. They told him it was due to the cost of living crisis and…

Treasury Prime and Liberty Bank join forces to offer embedded banking solutions

Treasury Prime, a leading embedded banking software company, has announced its strategic partnership with Liberty Bank, N.A., a full-service commercial bank supporting markets across California. The collaboration will enable Liberty Bank to offer innovative embedded banking solutions to customers in the fintech space. What are embedded banking solutions? Embedded banking solutions are digital products and services that integrate banking capabilities into non-banking platforms, such as e-commerce, real estate, or payments.…

S&P follows Moody’s in downgrading five US regional banks

S&P Global Ratings has lowered the credit ratings of five US regional banks and revised its outlook for several others, following a similar move by Moody’s earlier this month. The rating agency cited the challenging operating conditions, funding risks and weaker profitability as the main reasons for its actions. S&P cuts ratings by one notch for five banks The five banks that saw their ratings cut by one notch are…

India Taking Lead in Using Space Tech to Boost Infrastructure, Development: Jitendra Singh

Chandrayaan-3 Mission to Land on Moon Today India’s third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, is expected to make a historic landing on the Moon’s surface today at around 6:04 pm IST. The mission consists of a lander and a rover, similar to Chandrayaan-2, but does not have an orbiter. The lander, named Vikram after the founder of ISRO, carries a 26 kg rover named Pragyaan, which means wisdom in Sanskrit. The mission…

Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF Rises as Tech Stocks Rebound

LOUP Outperforms Nasdaq 100 Index The Innovator Deepwater Frontier Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LOUP) gained 1.1% on Monday, outperforming the Nasdaq 100 Index, which rose 0.6%. LOUP is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the performance of companies that are driving the future of technology in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous and electric vehicles, fintech, and virtual/augmented reality. The fund is managed by Deepwater Asset Management, led by technology guru Gene…

How Farmers and Fishers Are Sharing Knowledge to Boost Their Livelihoods

A Global Initiative to Connect Rural Communities Farmers and fishers in developing countries face many challenges, such as climate change, pests, diseases, market fluctuations, and lack of access to information and technology. To overcome these obstacles, they need to learn from each other and share their best practices. That is why a global initiative called Knowledge Sharing for Resilient Livelihoods was launched in 2021 by the Christian Science Monitor and…

HP Labor Day Sale 2023: Save Big on Laptops, Printers, and More

If you are looking for some great deals on tech products, you might want to check out the HP Labor Day sale 2023. HP is one of the leading brands in the market, offering high-quality laptops, printers, monitors, and other devices. Right now, you can save up to 65% on select items at HP’s official website, as well as other retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Here are…

East Jerusalem Gets a New High-Tech Hub to Boost Palestinian Employment

A Five-Year Plan to Develop East Jerusalem As part of a five-year plan to develop East Jerusalem, Israel has opened a new high-tech hub that aims to boost employment for Palestinians. The hub, named Eastech, is located in the Wadi Joz neighborhood, which is home to a Palestinian commercial and industrial area. The hub is the first step in a larger program to turn East Jerusalem into a local version…

EU’s new digital rules aim to curb harmful online content and protect users’ rights

The European Union is launching a new set of digital rules that will affect how big tech companies operate in the region. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is part of a suite of tech-focused regulations crafted by the 27-nation bloc, which has been a global leader in cracking down on tech giants. The DSA, which the biggest platforms must start following from Friday, is designed to keep users safe online…

Iran’s defense tech: a threat or a bluff?

Iran has been showcasing its defense technology to the world amid its growing alliance with Russia and its tensions with the West and Israel. The Islamic Republic claims to have achieved new capabilities in drones, missiles, and anti-armor systems that could challenge its adversaries in the region and beyond. But how credible are these claims and what are the implications for the global security? Iran’s drone axis with Russia One…