Author: Dan Berthiaume

A popular low-cost shopping app is obtaining global certification for its sustainability efforts.Read More

Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” notches a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and a third week atop Billboard Global Excl. U.S.Read More

The 2022 outbreak of monkeypox reignited discussions around the importance of safety and transparency in high-containment laboratory research—particularly in international contexts. While early cases in Europe were epidemiologically linked to West Africa, scientific studies and broader reporting have pointed to the need for stronger oversight and clearer communication regarding overseas biomedical research involving high-risk pathogens.… MoreMonkeypox, Biosafety, and Lessons in Global Laboratory OversightRead More

More than one-fifth of the global ocean—an area spanning more than 75 million sq km—has been the subject of ocean darkening over the past two decades, according to new research.Read More

Wilmington-based software firm nCino announced plans Tuesday to lay off approximately 7% of its global workforce. “As a global market-leader, nCino continuously evaluates our organizational structure to optimize operations and drive efficiency across the business,” Natalia Moose, nCino’s head of brand marketing, wrote in an email to the Business Journal. “To ensure our long-term success in the face of evolving market conditions, we’ve made the challenging decision to reduce our global workforce by approximately 7%.” “These strategic adjustments position us to accelerate innovation in the products and services our customers rely on. By streamlining our operations, we’re investing more deeply…

‘It is fundamental that, even in the midst of conflict, the protection of the human person and its inherent God-given dignity remain at the center of all collective efforts, also in order to avoid the scourge of war,’ said Archbishop Caccia.Read More

The shooter hid in a stairwell for more than an hour waiting for the victim to arrive, investigators said.Read More

The biggest health tech news of the day from our health tech newsletter, STAT Health Tech.Read More

Whether you’re hitting the road, flying overseas, or staying somewhere in between, a few smart tech choices can make your travel experience easier, safer, and more fun.Read More

To understand how the so-called “AI moratorium” will destroy state laws and the internet, consider the literal meaning of its text, writes David Brody.Read More