Author name: Monica Cowan

Monica Cowan is the host of the WDB Podcast and writes about news in the above categories. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she studied journalism at Ohio State University. In her spare time, Monica enjoys cooking and baking (especially cupcakes), reading fiction novels, playing tennis, and yoga classes with friends,

Avatar of Monica Cowan
bG9jYWw6Ly8vZGl2ZWltYWdlL0dldHR5SW1hZ2VzLTEzMTc0NDU1ODMuanBn

AstraZeneca to invest $300M in US cell therapy plant

Dive Brief: AstraZeneca, looking to build its presence in cell therapy, plans to invest $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, that will focus on cancer treatments. The facility will manufacture cell therapies for the company’s clinical trials as well as future commercial supply, the U.K. drugmaker said Tuesday. AstraZeneca expects to […]

AstraZeneca to invest $300M in US cell therapy plant Read More »

wirestory 533f56573248d9c289aed0d9e263fb44 16x9

Japan space agency postpones launch of second test-flight of its flagship rocket due to bad weather

TOKYO — Japan’s space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of a second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site. The delay comes as Japanese space officials scramble to ensure a successful liftoff, a year after the rocket’s failed debut

Japan space agency postpones launch of second test-flight of its flagship rocket due to bad weather Read More »

special report euro 7 and beyond

Euro 7 and beyond

This Automotive World report explores the anticipated efficacy of Euro 7, the importance of clear governance, and the evolution of decarbonisation strategies Euro 7 has experienced a mixed reception in the automotive industry. While some consider it a low-ambition update to Euro 6/VI, others view it as a pragmatic and valuable step forward in the

Euro 7 and beyond Read More »

HERE ISA

Here Technologies: new CEO, new innovation pathway

Location data and spatial intelligence pioneer Here Technologies is helping to revolutionise the way people and goods move around the world’s roads. Its automotive-grade maps are powering navigation, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving (AD) and electric vehicle (EV) services for players across e-commerce, transportation, logistics, and the public sector. Here’s location data and

Here Technologies: new CEO, new innovation pathway Read More »

wirestory b8af51cfdf3d29a994036e99fe3c55df 16x9

Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish info on Jews

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian government said on Tuesday it will outlaw doxxing — the malicious release online of personal or identifying information without the subject’s permission — after pro-Palestinian activists published personal details of hundreds of Jewish people in Australia. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the proposed laws, which have yet to be drafted, would

Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish info on Jews Read More »

wirestory 9593a03830c0ef83fdef76c68bb87118 16x9

OpenAI CEO warns that 'societal misalignments' could make artificial intelligence dangerous

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI said Tuesday that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the “very subtle societal misalignments” that could make the systems wreak havoc. Sam Altman, speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai via a

OpenAI CEO warns that 'societal misalignments' could make artificial intelligence dangerous Read More »

wirestory 4fbb665f37d830fe9d950d614cb3810c 16x9

Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration's security concerns

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ’s reelection campaign on Monday defended its new TikTok account as a vital way to boost its appeal with young voters, even as his administration continued to raise security concerns about whether the popular social media app might be sharing user data with China’s communist government. The campaign’s inaugural post

Biden campaign trumpets joining TikTok, despite his own administration's security concerns Read More »

wirestory 17179135b5bcfa6aa9e484dd5f6437c7 16x9

Judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe of his $44 billion Twitter takeover in 2022

SAN FRANCISCO — A judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify for a third time as part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s investigation into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, now called X, in 2022. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler issued an order Saturday giving Musk, his team and the SEC a week to agree

Judge orders Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe of his $44 billion Twitter takeover in 2022 Read More »

WDB Podcast - Promo

PCL nabs $667M Saskatchewan hospital job

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Prince Albert Victoria Hospital new acute care towerValue: $898 million Canadian dollars ($667 million)Location: Prince Albert, SaskatchewanClient: Government of Saskatchewan Edmonton, Alberta-based PCL won a $667 million design-build contract from the government of Saskatchewan to create

PCL nabs $667M Saskatchewan hospital job Read More »

Scroll to Top