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The inspiring story of Poseidon Animal Health

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Maziar Foroudian
June 22, 2024

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Don't miss the incredible journey of Poseidon Animal Health, a company driven by passion and science, from aiding undernourished horses to leading the equine gut health market and expanding into the canine sector.

Despite soaring rates of mental health-related sick leave, a new survey reveals Australian and New Zealand SMEs are unlikely to include mental health days in their employment packages. What's holding them back and how are they addressing mental illness differently? Here’s the answer.

Explore Rippling's innovative solution to employee onboarding and offboarding with its new warehouse and Inventory Management service. Streamline your IT equipment without physical interaction, manage remotely, and enhance safety, making your workforce management hassle-free.

Delve into the transformation of Australia's insurance sector, from generic policy offerings to personalised, high-touch customer experiences powered by data. Discover how this shift brings new opportunities but also challenges for insurers.

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Top stories

The FBI warns against using public phone charging stations to prevent malware exposure. Known as "juice jacking," compromised ports can access data like emails and photos. Carry your own charger instead to stay safe.

Anthropic unveils Claude 3.5 Sonnet, its latest powerful AI model. Backed by Google, Salesforce, and Amazon, the company is making waves in the generative AI business. Claude 3.5 Sonnet offers improved capabilities and features like code execution, attracting a wide range of users.

Labour and Conservatives are clashing over housing promises in the election campaign. Tories offer permanent stamp duty abolition for first-time buyers under £425,000. Labour aims for tenant protection and energy efficiency. Other parties also have housing plans.

Colin Lewis explains the importance of understanding tax implications for employees with share plans. Using real-life examples, he highlights the potential impact on tax returns and offers strategies to minimize the financial burden.

Australia

Australia's solar power grid boom, largely dependent on Chinese-made panels, could see a shift towards local manufacturing. The government aims to incentivize domestic production with a $1 billion initiative, though some question its necessity and potential impact on energy costs.

The Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates steady reflects the economy's mixed signals. Governor Michele Bullock candidly acknowledges challenges. Some critics push for tougher measures, overlooking the historical burden faced by households. Uncertainty lingers, with concerns about inflation and interest rates.

Australian Economy

Small businesses in Canberra are struggling due to rising costs and decreased customer spending. From cafes to homeware shops, owners are adapting to changing habits. The biggest challenge? High interest rates. Canberra Business Chamber CEO calls for rate cuts.

Foreign interest in Australian residential real estate has declined in the past six months, with approved housing purchases dropping. Sales to buyers from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, South Africa, and the UK have all decreased significantly.

India

The upcoming Goods and Services Tax Council meeting, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will discuss procedural issues and pre-Budget topics. Major decisions, like reviewing the 28% tax on online gaming, may be addressed later.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans to unveil a female-centric full Budget in the upcoming month, with increased subsidies and essential goods price controls. Previous budgets emphasized empowerment through initiatives like MUDRA Yojana loans for women entrepreneurs.

Government scheme for street vendors, PM SVANidhi, sees decline in minority community applicants and recipients. Despite overall increase in approvals, minority representation shrinks. Scheme provides collateral-free loans to urban vendors during pandemic. Over Rs 10,000 crore disbursed.

World

The US will ban Kaspersky antivirus software due to national security concerns, effective July 24, 2024. The Russian-based company is accused of potential ties to government malware and data collection. Users have 100 days to find alternatives.

As the French election nears, business leaders scrutinize rival party economic plans, warning against risky spending. Macron's centrist party faces challenges from far-right and left-wing contenders, with all plans costing billions annually. Voter polls suggest tight race.

Biden edges ahead of Trump in latest Fox News poll, with Independents favoring the president by 9 points. Trump's felony conviction may be a factor; Biden has gained among women and seniors. The primary concern among respondents is the future of American democracy.

The U.K. is a top tech hub in Europe, with startups raising $21.3 billion in 2023. Challenges like Brexit and few IPOs could threaten its lead. France aims to become a top tech destination. Can the U.K. maintain its status?

Tech

Optical neural networks offer a promising alternative to traditional systems, using photons over electrons. Despite obstacles, they promise higher efficiency and speed, particularly in handling matrix multiplication, potentially revolutionizing AI systems.

Dell's new return-to-office initiative requiring workers to be in office almost three days a week has backfired, with nearly half the workforce choosing to stay remote. Many cite increased free time, financial savings, and lack of need for in-person collaboration as reasons. Apple and other big tech companies face similar challenges in enticing employees back.

Android 15 beta 3 brings handy new features such as easier wallpaper editing for Pixel Fold, an adaptive timeout to save battery life, and Android Safe Browsing to ensure user safety without tracking browsing activity.

Google has rolled out a new search spam update, the June 2024 spam update, which may take up to a week to complete. This update aims to improve spam detection and may impact site rankings.

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