Dimitris Tsiodras has called for a set of measures to strengthen startups, submitting a question to the European Commission. Specifically, ahead of the publication of the EU’s Startup Strategy, he asks the Commission how it plans to enhance access to funding and ensure the protection and strategic use of intellectual property rights, such as patents.
Black Mountain community sings during vigil Members of the Black Mountain community gathered October 29, 2024, to reflect on the past month since Tropical Storm Helene devastated WNC. Black Mountain submitted its damage inventory to FEMA, totaling $27 million. There are approximately 32 projects in Black Mountain that need completing after Helene. Town Council approved
Within metro Santa Rosa, January’s sales data indicates a marketplace gaining momentum, North Bay Real Estate Insider Jeff Schween writes. The early wet winter has dampened our landscape but not the real estate marketplace. Early sprouts of more enthusiasm from buyers to get what they want this year are showing their signs throughout the region.
The devil wind screeches past our hillside home, eager to egg-on flames that will destroy the not-too-distant coastal town of Pacific Palisades. In our pergola’s eaves, our air force of Balinese “demon chasers,” small hanging sculptures of gold-gilded dragons and brightly painted flying frogs, cows, dogs, elephants and sword- and hatchet-wielding fairies, have worked themselves
In a highly watched copyright case, a federal district court has ruled that an AI company’s unauthorized copying and use of original case annotations and editorial content from a leading legal research platform to train and develop a competing legal research tool runs afoul of U.S. copyright law. The case, Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH
One of the key drivers behind intermediaries’ dominance in the travel space is the need for centralized search – a single, convenient place for travelers to compare hotel properties using rich datasets. While hotels prefer bookings via their direct brand channels, they have struggled to attract end consumers who prioritize choice. By Brian Reeves, Founder
Share Tweet Share Share Email Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming many industries, and retail is no exception. One of the most crucial areas where AI is making a significant impact is inventory management. Retailers often face challenges such as stockouts, overstocking, and supply chain inefficiencies. AI helps optimize
The Berkshires led the statewide rise in single-family home sales last month. In January, 29 percent more single-family homes sold in the Berkshires than a year prior, and the median sale price increased 7.4 percent year-over-year to hit $330,650 countywide, according to a new report from the Warren Group. When Sandra Carroll, CEO of the
A new analysis by GFI Europe has found that patent publications by European alternative protein innovators have seen a huge 960% surge over the past decade. Over 5,000 alternative protein patents have now been published by European organisations, with the publication rate growing by an average of 32% per year. 1,191 patents were published in
Rose KOMCA Exit Decision (Photo Credit – Instagram) BLACKPINK’s Rose is the first K-pop idol in 22 years to withdraw from the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), following Seo Taiji’s decision in 2003. Read on to learn more. Reports have been rife that BLACKPINK’s Rose has finally parted ways with the Korea Music Copyright Association