Tesla set to raise $1.8bn in bond offering
Reuters Tesla expects to raise nearly $1.8bn (£1.4bn) by selling “junk” bonds to private investors – even more than the electric car-maker aimed for when it announced the offering this month. The firm said the money will keep its balance sheet steady as it ramps up manufacturing of its newest car. Tesla aims to make […]
Glasgow 2014: Fran Halsall and Siobhan-Marie O’Connor win gold
England, too, had a third place to celebrate thanks to Tancock. The Exeter swimmer was only the fifth fastest qualifier for the 50m backstroke final but the Delhi 2010 gold medallist touched in third behind Australians Ben Treffers, 22, and Mitch Larkin, 21. England’s Chris Walker-Hebborn, 24, failed in his bid to add the 50m […]
Online Safety Bill to return as soon as possible
Getty Images The Online Safety Bill aims to protect children from harmful content The Online Safety Bill will return to Parliament “quickly”, Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan has said. “We want it in law as soon as possible to protect children when they’re accessing content online,” she said. The bill requires technology companies to protect their […]
The maths problem that could bring the world to a halt
Getty Images You might not realise it, but many of the services we now take for granted rely upon solving dynamic resource allocation (Credit: Getty Images) Our hectic, on-demand lifestyles rely upon allocating finite sets of resources to constantly changing numbers of people. As this task grows ever harder, it will require solutions to a […]
‘Booth babes’ cause controversy at business show
VLSA The VLSA stand at Business Show 2019 Whether it’s effective, inappropriate or both, some firms still use women in skimpy dresses to market their wares. Visitors to this week’s Business Show 2019 have expressed surprise and dismay that an exhibitor used “booth babes” to attract attention to their stand. The event was held at […]
European Gymnastics Championships: Dom Cunningham injury overshadows men’s qualification
Britain’s men qualified for all seven finals at the European Championships in Poland but the success was overshadowed by injury to Dom Cunningham. Joe Fraser and James Hall reached the individual all around final, with Hall also making the high bar cut. Olympic champion Max Whitlock topped the pommel qualifying, while Courtney Tulloch and Brinn […]
The real risks of artificial intelligence
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) Fears of a robot apocalypse mask the actual problems that we face by increasingly letting our lives be run by algorithms Upcoming event The World-Changing Ideas Summit Psychologist Alex Gillespie on what artificial intelligence means for us Researcher Helen Christensen on how tech can spot and treat mental health issues […]
International Gymnastics Federation brings in new code of conduct
The International Gymnastics Federation has introduced a new code of conduct to promote “a positive culture based on fundamental principles of integrity, respect, honesty and fairness”. The announcement follows several years of controversy for the sport. In 2018, USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was jailed after abusing at least 265 women. An investigation into […]
Banks warn of big increase in online scams
Getty Images Banks have warned of a large increase in fraud in 2022, with much of this originating online. Barclays told the BBC that 77% of scams are now happening on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps. TSB said a large increase in cases of impersonation, investment and purchase fraud were the main drivers […]
The past, present and future of the food we eat
iStock Human history is littered with fads over what we do – and don’t – eat. What will the future hold? Upcoming event The World-Changing Ideas Summit This story is part of a series inspired by the subjects and speakers appearing at BBC Future’s World-Changing Ideas Summit in Sydney on 15 November. Find out more […]