How Google is using AI to improve health for everyone
At The Check Up, Google announced a $10M investment in clinician AI training and how AI is upgrading Search and Fitbit for better health data.
International trial finds rapid diagnostic testing alone does not reduce antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections
The results of the PRUDENCE trial, published in The Lancet Primary Care took place in 13 European countries. Part of the randomised controlled trial with 2,639 patients in all 13 countries was an in-depth qualitative evaluation involving clinicians and patients in six countries.Together, the studies provide the most comprehensive evaluation to date of whether rapid diagnostic testing can meaningfully decrease antibiotic use in real-world primary care settings without having a…
Major Changes to New Zealand’s Employment Relations Framework
Quick Hits High-Income Threshold: Employees earning NZD 200,000 or more in total remuneration will lose unjustified dismissal protections. Remedies Reduced or Eliminated for Certain Conduct: Available remedies in personal grievance claims are limited where an employee’s conduct contributed to the situation, and authorities can reduce or eliminate compensation entirely where the employee engaged in serious misconduct, even if the employer’s process was flawed. Procedural Fairness Standard Loosened: A dismissal will…
The Cultural–Civilisational Factor in Greater Eurasia
It also determines how these peoples and their states respond to the decisions and actions of others, where they perceive the limits of their possibilities, and where, on the contrary, they believe that cultural proximity creates the foundation for deeper political cooperation. The interaction of cultures becomes particularly important when we are dealing with enormous spaces—continents that are home to dozens of states carrying their own cultural traditions. In this…
From strategy to delivery in a maturing sports ecosystem
Five macro trends shaping the next three years Our first Sports Report, From strategy to delivery in a maturing sports ecosystem, explores five macro trends shaping UK sport over the next three years. Drawing on insights from 40+ senior leaders, it examines how clubs, leagues and investors are evolving to balance performance, governance and long-term sustainability. Download the full report below. Reading time: 2 minutes UK sport is entering its…
Washington State Poised to Ban Noncompetition Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
Washington State has long taken a skeptical view of noncompetition agreements—and that skepticism is now on the brink of becoming a complete ban. Both chambers of the Legislature have approved Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1155, and the bill now awaits Governor Bob Ferguson’s signature, which is widely expected. If signed, the law will dramatically reshape Washington’s restrictive covenant landscape. It would also position Washington State within a growing national trend to…
Court Extends ACTS Deadline to March 25 for Plaintiff States as Legal Challenge Proceeds
Quick Hits Seventeen states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawai’i, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin), led by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have sued the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over IPEDS’s Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS), alleging violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the E-Government Act. On March 13, 2026, the U.S. District Court…
How CMU Is Curbing Energy Demands From AI Data Centers
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing new technology that could lower how much energy data centers need to operate, reducing the strain on the energy grid that Americans rely on.Why it mattersThe electricity required to run data centers, specifically those powering artificial intelligence, is straining the U.S. energy grid. AI energy demands are projected to double or triple(opens in new window) in the next few years, according to the U.S.…
Giving you more transparency and control over your Gemini API costs
Google introduces new features in AI Studio to enable developers to set monthly spend caps and scale effectively.
Google.org Future of Work: 5 years of impact and lessons for the AI era
As we all look toward the AI era, we’re sharing what we learned in a new report.
Introducing AI Works for Europe
Announcing AI Works for Europe, our new initiative to provide AI skills and training to help people and businesses across the continent.
Massachusetts Superior Court Holds That The MA PFMLA Does Not Provide For Individual Liability Or An Aiding And Abetting Claim
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent Massachusetts Superior Court decision, the Court held that there is no individual liability or aiding and abetting claim under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA). In Laughlin v. Binstar, Inc., et al., Binstar’s former CEO claimed that the company and its board members and investors violated the PFMLA by contacting him and asking him to perform work during his protected medical leave.…
New Jersey Federal Court Says Employer’s Home State Proper Venue for Remote Worker’s Age Discrimination Claims
Quick Hits A New Jersey federal court granted a request to transfer venue in an age discrimination lawsuit involving a remote employee, transferring the lawsuit to a federal court in a district where the employer was located. The court determined that venue was appropriate where the employer is headquartered and where the alleged discriminatory decisions were made, rather than where the employee resides, and emphasized that litigation convenience weighed in…
How Google Earth AI’s planetary intelligence is supporting global public health
An overview of how Google Earth AI is supporting the global health community’s work to predict outbreaks and deliver proactive care.
New research reveals why some oesophageal cancers are so hard to treat
Research published in Science Advances has uncovered new insights into why the most aggressive oesophageal cancers are so difficult to treat and how the body’s own defence systems are helping them to thrive. The study, led by Professor Eileen Parkes and her team in the Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford, analysed patient-donated tumour samples and found that the most dangerous types of oesophageal cancers share a key…
CMU Professor Uses Data to Connect Energy Assistance with Those in Need
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University attest that while the United States needs to lower system-wide costs and air pollution to shape the future of energy, the core priority should be ensuring individuals can afford and access that energy. Destenie Nock Destenie Nock(opens in new window), assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering(opens in new window) and engineering and public policy(opens in new window), leads a research group comprised of graduate students at CMU…
£9.6M SATURN-2 programme launched to deliver the UK’s next generation of nuclear experts
The University of Manchester, together with six leading UK universities and 22 industry partners, has secured £9.6 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to launch SATURN-2, a major expansion of the national nuclear doctoral training pipeline that will help deliver the skills required for the UK’s clean energy, security and defence ambitions.SATURN-2 (Skills and Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear) builds on the success of the original SATURN Centre…
Oxford and Serum Institute of India sign IP license agreement to advance NipahB vaccine candidate
Under the terms of the agreement, SII has been granted a non-exclusive, worldwide licence in the field of Nipah virus vaccines, enabling the company to support the development, manufacture and potential future supply of the vaccine candidate developed at the University of Oxford.Nipah virus is a zoonotic pathogen associated with severe disease and high mortality, with outbreaks reported primarily in South and Southeast Asia since it was first identified in…
Faye Holland joins pioneering Cambridge x Manchester collaboration as Partnership Director
Faye Holland will lead the groundbreaking partnership between two of the UK’s leading innovation cities as the newly-appointed Cambridge x Manchester Partnership Director.Faye brings extensive experience in the Cambridge innovation cluster to the role, having worked across communications consultancy, innovation and economic development over the course of her career.She founded and directed cofinitive – a communication consultancy at the forefront of innovation – for a decade before selling and exiting…
SJC Affirms Whistleblower Protection for Employees Involved in the Wrongdoing They Report
Background Under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid are required to collect and disclose statistics for certain “reported” crimes, including sex offenses. In Galvin, the plaintiff employee, Thomas Galvin, served as the defendant college’s primary campus security authority and chief compliance officer for the Clery Act. As such, Galvin was responsible for making Clery Act disclosures. In November 2010, Galvin learned of…
The Era of Chaos and a New Crisis Around Iran
This could include internal opposition forces popular in major cities and among educated strata, émigrés (many highly educated and talented individuals who wield significant influence abroad yet remain concerned about their homeland—US politicians cannot ignore the two-million-strong, highly active Iranian diaspora), and parts of the current elite, most likely mid- and lower-level bureaucrats. Prince Reza Pahlavi—the son of the last Shah—is viewed as a potential leader. While his political activity…
Sixth Circuit Finds Sexual Harassment Claim Can Bar Entire Case From Arbitration
Quick Hits In Bruce v. Adams and Reese, LLP, a former employee sued a law firm for disability discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and hostile work environment. The Sixth Circuit recently concluded that a mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreement is voidable when a plaintiff brings multiple claims in a case that includes sexual harassment and/or sexual assault. This is the first federal appellate ruling to find that an entire lawsuit is barred…
Hold the housewarming party: Three FHSA considerations before making a down payment
The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) emerged as a federal policy response to the growing housing affordability challenges faced by first time home buyers, particularly younger Canadians. Legislation establishing the FHSA received royal assent in late 2022, formally embedding the account into Canada’s registered savings framework. Since its launch, the FHSA has been administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) who has provided guidance via interpretive updates and technical clarifications.…
CMU Researchers Help Reduce Energy Grid Uncertainty
At Carnegie Mellon University, researchers are helping cities learn how to make room for too much of a good thing: renewable energy.Shixiang (Woody) Zhu(opens in new window), an assistant professor of data analytics within the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy(opens in new window), is using his expertise in statistics and operations research to help one Midwestern city, Indianapolis, rethink its grid. Zhu and his research colleagues partnered with utility…
Income of High-Skill Workers Growing in Rural Areas, Student Research on ‘Brain Drain’ Finds
In rural areas, the number of low-wage jobs, such as those in retail or warehousing, has increased, research by a Carnegie Mellon University junior found. At the same time, income in rural areas from high-wage jobs, such as those in health care and professional services, has also grown.Kausthub Satluri set out to study “brain drain,” or the movement of skilled and intelligent workers from rural to urban areas, and the…
Researchers reveal a new class of molten planet
Artistic conception of the James Webb Space Telescope. Credit: NASA GSFC/CIL/Adriana Manrique Gutierre. The exoplanet (a planet that orbits a star outside the Solar System), known as L 98-59 d, orbits a small red star about 35 light-years from Earth. Recent observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and ground-based observatories suggested something unusual: the planet has an especially low density, given its size (which is about 1.6 times…
Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences designated as the WHO Collaborating Centre on Primary Health Care
The four-year designation formalises and builds on the Department’s longstanding collaboration with the WHO, acknowledging its many years of expert support to countries working to strengthen primary health care.With internationally recognised expertise in health systems analysis, evidence synthesis, clinical trials, digital health, qualitative research and implementation science, the Department is well placed to support the WHO and its Member States in strengthening primary health care-oriented health systems worldwide.This latest designation…
40-Hour Workweek Is Now a Reality in Mexico: Dos and Don’ts for Employers
Quick Hits The standard workweek in Mexico will decrease from forty-eight to forty hours, by two hours per year starting in 2027. Wages and benefits cannot be reduced. Overtime is restructured. A six-day schedule remains permissible. Key Changes Under the Reform Reduced weekly hours. The standard workweek will decrease to forty hours per week in 2030. The reform does not mandate two rest days per week. Hence, the current structure…
Permanent establishment and remote work: OECD’s 2025 update and your organization
Since COVID-19, remote and hybrid work have permanently reshaped where people work, leading to real tax consequences for employers. On Nov. 19, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released updates to the Model Tax Convention and its Commentary, introducing a clearer framework for assessing when a remote employee's home office may constitute a "permanent establishment" (PE) of their employer in another jurisdiction. Canadian organizations with cross‑border workforces…
Piero Cipollone: A highway for the future of Europe’s digital finance
12 March 2026By Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECBAs payments and financial markets go digital, central bank money must evolve too. Through initiatives such as Pontes and Appia, the Eurosystem is working with market participants to ensure that tokenised finance can settle safely in central bank money, supporting innovation, integration and Europe’s financial sovereignty.Technology is transforming how we communicate, travel, work and pay. The way that…
Reluctance to rely on China for green technology could slow climate action
New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy - and could even delay the adoption of green technologies around the world.The study by Dr James Jackson from The University of Manchester, working alongside Dr Mathias Larsen from the London School of Economics, examined how China’s rapid rise as a clean-technology powerhouse has transformed the global energy transition.While Chinese investment and industrial policy…
How AI is helping improve heart health in rural Australia
A new Google AI initiative aims to improve heart health outcomes for people living in remote Australian communities.
NLRB’s Aggressive Bargaining Order Framework Rejected by Sixth Circuit as Agency Overreach
Quick Hits The Sixth Circuit declined to enforce the NLRB’s 2023 Cemex standard, which allowed bargaining orders based on unfair labor practices without regard for the results of secret-ballot elections. The court reasoned that the Board engaged in improper rulemaking disguised as adjudication. The court emphasized that the Board overstepped its authority by disregarding the longstanding preference for secret-ballot elections “as the barometer of a union’s support among employees.” The…
Canada extends clean economy ITC filing deadlines
Over the past few years Canada has introduced a series of “clean economy” investment tax credits (ITCs) designed to support Canada’s transition towards a net-zero economy by 2050. These new ITCs (described here) represent a major tax policy expenditure by the Canadian government, with tax credit rates as high as 60 per cent of qualifying expenditures. The general rule for claiming clean economy ITCs in any given taxation year is…
A roadmap for safer generative AI for young people
Adapted remarks from Google VP Christy Abizaid’s keynote at the "Growing Up in the Digital Age" Summit at Google Dublin.
The Board of Peace as an Alternative to the United Nations: Towards Hierarchical Multipolarity?
A crisis of confidence in the universalist model is evident. It is worth recalling that the United States was its principal architect, stood at the origins of the United Nations, and historically acted not only as its largest donor, but effectively as one of the political guarantors of the stability of the entire post-war international order. Washington’s withdrawal in January of this year from a substantial number of economic, social,…
Colorado Seeks to Increase Worker Safety Protections
Quick Hits HB 26-1054 was drafted to address workplace safety standards in a time of declining federal enforcement and would grant the Colorado attorney general and private citizens the ability to file civil lawsuits to ensure the law is followed. The bill would increase the state’s role in workplace safety by allowing state lawmakers to create new workplace safety rules when existing federal regulations are repealed. Opponents of the legislation…
Canada privacy laws: What U.S. businesses need to know
If you are a consumer-facing business in the United States or are in the field of advising them on privacy matters, you are aware of the importance of privacy and data protection compliance. Despite this awareness, too many companies and counsels tend to overlook the need to consider Canadian privacy laws, especially when engaging in cross-border commercial transactions, and overlooking at the same time Québec privacy law which has a…
SCOTUS vs. Trump’s ‘Tariff Diplomacy’
Of course, Sections 201 and 301 of United States trade legislation also exist, and they do not establish a percentage ceiling for tariffs. These provisions allow the President to increase tariffs to any level, impose additional duties and tariff quotas, suspend trade concessions, and apply other trade restrictions. In such cases, however, the grounds must be either serious harm to an American industry, a violation of trade agreements by foreign…
USCIS Introduces a New Edition of Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
Quick Hits The new Form I-129 edition dated February 27, 2026, replaces the January 20, 2025, edition, which USCIS will not accept for petitions postmarked on or after April 1, 2026. The updated form requires detailed position requirements. FY 2027 H-1B Cap Season The H-1B registration period for FY 2027 opened at noon eastern time on March 4, 2026, and closes at noon eastern time on March 19, 2026. A…
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