Cancer death rates in the U.S. have fallen by about one-third since the 1990s, according to a new analysis of global cancer trends. The decline is attributed to improved prevention…
EU cloud gang wins concessions from Microsoft on pricing, licensing A trade group of European cloud providers has claimed a small victory in bringing lower prices and more flexibility in…
Britain’s universities are facing significant financial challenges, with four in ten institutions reportedly operating at a deficit. Many have had to close courses and make significant staff cuts, with Durham…
Russian lawmakers have passed a controversial new law that imposes fines on individuals for searching and accessing online content deemed as “extremist”. The legislation expands the definition of extremist materials,…
EU cloud gang wins concessions from Microsoft on pricing, licensing A trade group of European cloud providers, CISPE, has negotiated a deal with Microsoft, resulting in lower prices and greater…
Summary Britain’s universities are facing serious financial difficulties, with nearly 40% of institutions running deficits. To cope, many have started to close courses and lay off staff. The crisis is…
News Publishers Take Paywall-Blocker 12ft.io Offline The News/Media Alliance successfully took down 12ft.io, a website that enabled users to bypass online paywalls. This action came after significant efforts by the…
Summary VMware has announced a change in its release strategy for the Cloud Foundation suite, moving from a two-year to a three-year cadence between major releases. This shift is designed…
Britain’s Bankrupt Universities Are Hunting For Cheaper Models UK universities are in dire straits, with 40% operating at a loss. In response, institutions like Durham and Newcastle have had to…
Summary Dictionary.com has caused uproar among its paid subscribers by deleting all user accounts and saved word lists without prior notice or refunds. The abrupt action has left long-time users…
