Improving the diversity of global genomic data could hasten medical breakthroughs — and that’s the goal of Gen-t, a Brazilian startup working to infuse biotech with genetic data from the country’s population. For Lygia da Veiga Pereira, founder of the company, she said it’s more than just building a company, it’s about advancing science and…
Monthly Archives: September 2022
In downtown Seattle, offices are only 42% as full as they were before the pandemic, according to data cited late last month by the Seattle Times. It’s a problem, suggests Matt McIlwain, who has been a managing director at the early-stage venture firm Madrona Venture Group in Seattle for 22 of its 27 years. “Nobody…
Steam users are being targeted by cybercriminals looking to steal accounts, a new report from Group-IB has claimed. The experts uncovered a group of hackers using an elusive phishing kit to try and lure gamers into giving away their Steam login credentials, and once they do, the crooks will try to sell their accounts on…
A Russian nuclear missile rolls along Red Square during the military parade marking the 75th anniversary of Nazi defeat, on June 24, 2020 in Moscow, Russia. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Western officials and experts have warned that Putin could use nukes in Ukraine if he gets desperate enough. Ukraine is in the midst of a blistering…
The Ferrari Purosangue SUV. Ferrari Ferrari unveiled its first-ever SUV on Tuesday: the Purosangue. Its 715-horsepower V12 engine sends it to 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds, Ferrari says. The Purosangue has unique rear-hinge doors and four seats. Ferrari is known for its low-slung, exotic sports cars. But its latest model rejects that mold for…
In this May 8, 2014, file photo, then Baylor University President Ken Starr testifies at the House Committee on Education and Workforce on college athletes forming unions. Associated Press Ken Starr, who led the Whitewater investigation into members of the Clinton administration, has died. His family announced Tuesday that Starr died from complications from surgery…
Sony When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. A new State of Play presentation will showcase 10 upcoming PlayStation games on September 13. The presentation will premiere as a 20-minute livestream on the PlayStation YouTube channel. The September State of Play could also include announcements on upcoming Sony…
Nurses and doctors may be eligible for special student-loan forgiveness programs. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images There are many types of student-loan forgiveness other than Biden’s recent forgiveness plan. Student loan expert Sonia Lewis says there are three kinds of forgiveness that are often overlooked. Some states, like Maine and Kansas, offer student-loan forgiveness to incentivize people…
Our Banking CMO Report synthesizes interviews with 10 CMOs at some of the largest and most innovative banks, credit unions, and neobanks in the US and Canada. Through our exclusive interviews, we provide insights into how CMOs define their roles and responsibilities; how trends are shaping their strategic priorities; and how a changing consumer and…
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Some new official art for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo The next Legend of Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom, will release on May 12, 2023. Nintendo revealed the game’s title and release date alongside a new…