Stronger, frequent forest fires effecting tree’s carbon sink capabilities: Study- Technology News, FP

Agence France-PresseFeb 26, 2021 09:45:51 ISTStronger and more frequent wildfires are reducing forests' ability to store carbon in a trend that will likely not be offset by planting new trees,…

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South Korea administers first COVID-19 shots to people at long-term care facilities

The government has also decided to extend current social distancing levels for at least another two weeks. Vial of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. Image: Johnson & Johnson South…

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Social media firms welcome regulations that address challenges of internet

Social media giant Facebook on Thursday said it has always been supportive of regulations that set guidelines for addressing "toughest challenges on the Internet" and pledged its support to ensuring…

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Land Rover Defender gains a 5.0-litre, 525hp V8 engine, new top-spec XS Edition joins the range- Technology News, FP

OverdriveFeb 26, 2021 09:53:02 ISTLand Rover has widened the Land Rover Defender line-up globally with the unveiling of the Land Rover Defender V8. Along with the top-tier engine option, the…

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What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport? Here are the pro and cons to this unknown, seemingly discriminatory idea- Technology News, FP

Agence France-PresseFeb 26, 2021 09:35:23 ISTThe idea of vaccine passports, which would allow people who have been inoculated the freedom to travel, is gaining traction. While some countries trumpet them…

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After Google, Facebook says it will invest $1 billion to support news industry over the next 3 years- Technology News, FP

tech2 News StaffFeb 26, 2021 09:24:44 ISTFacebook, following in Google’s footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to support the news industry over the next three years. The social…

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[Funding alert] Singapore startup Raena raises $9M in Series A round led by Alpha Wave Incubation, Alpha JWC V

Singapore-based startup Raena has announced it has raised $9 million Series A funding. The round was led by Alpha Wave Incubation and Alpha JWC Ventures, and also saw participation from…

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Facebook signs preliminary agreements with three Australian news publishers after new media law comes into effect- Technology News, FP

The Associated PressFeb 26, 2021 08:45:48 ISTFacebook announced on Friday preliminary agreements with three Australian publishers, a day after the Parliament passed a law that would make the digital giants…

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