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05 Jul 2024 18:02

[6.0] Haiti's prime minister says Kenya police is crucial to controlling gangs — The Associated Press

Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the U.N. Security Council that Kenya's initial 200 police, part of a pledged 1,000, are crucial in controlling gangs and preparing for the 2026 elections. Haiti faces severe gang control, food insecurity affecting over 4 million, and violence displacing 580,000. The international police force will total 2,500 personnel.

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02 Jul 2024 17:51

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[5.8] Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5, causes devastation in Caribbean (The Associated Press + 25)

[5.6] James Webb Space Telescope finds mysterious objects challenging galaxy evolution theories (Space.com + 12)

[5.2] New neuroprosthetic allows natural gait via neural control (Neuroscience News + 5)

[5.0] NASA awards SpaceX $843 million to deorbit International Space Station (Livescience.com + 63)

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02 Jul 2024 17:51

[6.1] Warren Buffett to leave wealth to new foundation led by his children — Financial Times

Warren Buffett will donate the majority of his $130 billion wealth to a new foundation led by his children upon his death, ending gifts to the Gates Foundation, to which he has donated $43 billion over two decades.

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28 Jun 2024 15:50

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[5.2] Daily multivitamins linked to higher mortality risk in study (The Guardian + 5)

[5.2] Google Translate adds 110 new languages, reaching 614 million people (Android Central + 4)

[5.2] Major record companies sue AI companies for copyright infringement (ABC News + 4)

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28 Jun 2024 15:50

[6.8] NASA's finds surprising phosphate in Bennu asteroid — NASA

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returned a 121.6-gram asteroid Bennu sample revealing unexpected magnesium-sodium phosphate. The sample includes clay minerals, carbon, nitrogen, and organic compounds. This composition suggests Bennu might have originated from a primitive ocean world. The findings offer insights into solar system formation and prebiotic chemistry.

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26 Jun 2024 17:43

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[5.4] Kenya: Anti-tax protesters storm parliament, drawing police fire (The Associated Press + 5)

[5.2] Philippines warns of region-wide conflict over South China Sea reef dispute (Financial Times + 25)

[5.1] North Korea missile explodes mid-flight, South Korea reports (CTV News + 3)

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26 Jun 2024 17:43

[6.2] AI model predicts Alzheimer's from speech — Neuroscience News

A new AI model from Boston University predicts Alzheimer’s disease progression in individuals with mild cognitive impairment with 78.5% accuracy through speech analysis. Utilizing machine learning, the model evaluates speech content, potentially eliminating the need for expensive tests and enabling accessible cognitive impairment screening.

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25 Jun 2024 18:02

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[5.5] Google introduces Gemini AI to teen students via school accounts (TechCrunch + 7)

[5.4] Microsoft charged with EU antitrust violations for bundling Teams (The Verge + 3)

[5.2] First child brain implant for epilepsy appears successful (Neuroscience News + 3)

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25 Jun 2024 18:02

[5.8] Newly identified tipping point for ice sheets could mean greater sea level rise — The Guardian

A study identified a tipping point for ice sheet loss driven by slight increases in seawater temperature, potentially leading to significant sea level rise. This process, known as seawater intrusion, occurs when warm water melts ice, creating cavities that increase ice loss. Current projections may underestimate this effect, posing risks to coastal cities.

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25 Jun 2024 18:02

[6.3] U.S. surgeon general declares firearm violence a public health crisis — The Washington Post

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, highlighting its significant physical and mental toll. In 2021, gun-related deaths hit a three-decade high. In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for children aged 1-19. The U.S. has a firearm death rate 11.4 times higher than other high-income nations.

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24 Jun 2024 17:37

[5.7] Australia threatens fines for supermarket price gouging — Financial Times

The Australian government plans to enforce a mandatory code of conduct on large supermarket chains like Woolworths and Coles, which control 65% of the market, to prevent price gouging and support fair prices. Breaches could result in fines up to 10% of annual turnover, potentially A$5bn for Woolworths and A$4bn for Coles.

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24 Jun 2024 17:37

[6.2] New flu test using CRISPR for faster, cheaper diagnosis — News-Medical.Net

Researchers have developed a low-cost, paper strip test using CRISPR to diagnose and differentiate flu types and subtypes, potentially transforming flu diagnosis and surveillance. The test offers results in 90 minutes and may be adapted for detecting other viruses like H5N1. This innovation could enhance clinical care and public health responses.

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21 Jun 2024 16:16

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[5.2] France warned by E.U. for 'excessive' deficit before elections (The New York Times + 5)

[5.0] OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces rival AI start-up (Financial Times + 3)

[5.0] UK Labour set for historic election win, Sunak may lose (The Hindu + 32)

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21 Jun 2024 16:16

[5.9] Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes far earlier, study suggests — The Guardian

A study involving 28 academics from 13 countries, suggests that pregnant women should be tested for gestational diabetes before 14 weeks rather than the current 24-28 weeks. Gestational diabetes affects one in seven pregnancies globally. Early testing could mitigate risks like high blood pressure, caesarean sections, and type 2 diabetes.

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08 May 2024 17:24

[6.6] Microsoft and OpenAI launch $2M fund against election deepfakes — TechCrunch

Microsoft and OpenAI have launched a $2 million "societal resilience fund" to combat AI misuse, such as deepfakes, which threaten to deceive voters in the year's global elections involving 2 billion people across 50 countries. This initiative, part of a broader commitment to responsible AI, includes funding organizations aimed at raising AI literacy among voters, especially in vulnerable communities. They have also introduced technology to identify fake content and have joined an industry group focused on content authenticity.

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05 Jul 2024 18:02

[6.1] RockYou2024 leak exposes nearly 10 billion passwords — TechRadar

The RockYou2024 leak involves nearly 10 billion plaintext passwords from various breaches, making it the largest password cache ever discovered. Posted on July 4 by user 'ObamaCare', it includes passwords from breaches spanning two decades, with 1.5 billion added between 2021-2024. This cache enhances risks of brute-force and credential stuffing attacks, potentially leading to widespread data breaches, financial frauds, and identity thefts.

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02 Jul 2024 17:51

[6.0] Meta breaches EU digital law by charging for ad-free social networks — The Guardian

Meta's "pay or consent" ad-free model for Facebook and Instagram has breached the EU's Digital Markets Act, according to the European Commission. Launched last year, the model either charges users or requires them to consent to data use. The commission's investigation found it forces data collection from multiple platforms, violating the act. Meta faces potential fines up to $13.5bn.

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02 Jul 2024 17:51

[6.6] (US) Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity from prosecution — PBS NewsHour

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution for official acts, impacting the criminal case against Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The decision highlighted a divide among justices and significantly affects the timing of potential trials before the November election.

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28 Jun 2024 15:50

[6.2] Gene editing breakthrough promises to boost fight against disease — Financial Times

Scientists at the Arc Institute have developed a novel "bridge RNA" gene editing technique, enabling precise DNA modifications without breaking sequences. Reported in Nature, this method could enhance existing tools like Crispr, used in disease prevention and other applications. Researchers indicate potential for large-scale genome modification, though further testing is required for applicability in mammals.

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28 Jun 2024 15:50

[6.8] (US) The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma — The Associated Press

The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, blocking a 5-4 agreement that would have protected Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits but provided up to $6 billion to combat the opioid epidemic. The decision halted a proposal that would have restructured the company and dedicated profits to opioid crisis mitigation. This verdict impacts ongoing federal and state efforts against opioid manufacturers.

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26 Jun 2024 17:43

[6.0] ‘Forever chemicals’ found in beauty products can be absorbed through skin — The Washington Post

A study published in Environment International revealed that "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in products like sunscreen and mascara can be absorbed through human skin into the bloodstream. This challenges prior beliefs that PFAS couldn't breach the skin barrier. Shorter chained compounds showed higher absorption rates. PFAS exposure is linked to cancer, infertility, and other health issues.

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26 Jun 2024 17:43

[6.6] Brazil's Supreme Court decriminalizes personal marijuana possession — The Associated Press

Brazil’s Supreme Court voted Tuesday to decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use, potentially reducing its massive prison population. The decision awaits final details on permissible quantities and implementation date. Brazil has the third-largest prison population in the world, with nearly 25% incarcerated for drug-related offenses.

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25 Jun 2024 18:02

[5.6] Period blood can diagnose diabetes and other illnesses — Science News Explores

In January 2024, the U.S. FDA approved Q-Pad, the first health test based on period blood to diagnose diabetes. The Q-Pad, created by Qvin, allows at-home testing by collecting menstrual blood via special pads. Menstrual blood can reveal markers for diabetes, inflammation, and other health conditions, offering new diagnostic possibilities.

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25 Jun 2024 18:02

[6.0] China lunar probe returns with far side Moon samples — DAWN.com

China's Chang’e-6 probe returned to Earth with samples from the Moon's far side after a 53-day mission. It brought soil and rocks from a poorly understood lunar region. The mission is celebrated as a "complete success" by China's space agency and heralded as a world first.

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24 Jun 2024 17:37

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[5.4] Diabetes medication shows promise for treating sleep disorder (Eastern Mirror + 6)

[5.3] Apple charged for violating EU DMA rules with anti-steering policies (The Verge + 5)

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24 Jun 2024 17:37

[6.0] EU bypasses Hungary veto on Ukraine support — Financial Times

The EU has devised a legal workaround to bypass Hungary's veto on using profits from Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine. This could facilitate the G7's $50bn loan to Kyiv. Hungary, which abstained from the initial agreement and opposes EU military support to Ukraine, is blocking €6.6bn in related decisions.

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24 Jun 2024 17:37

[6.3] (US) Catastrophic flooding hits Upper Midwest, heat wave shifts to Mid-Atlantic — CNN

Record-breaking heat in the Mid-Atlantic is impacting over 100 million people, while catastrophic flash flooding forces evacuations in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and New Mexico. Iowa issued a disaster proclamation for 21 counties. Sioux Falls saw rainfall of 6.5-8 inches. New Mexico wildfires burned 24,200 acres. Severe storms threaten Northern New England with damaging winds and tornadoes.

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21 Jun 2024 16:16

[5.8] Scientists developed magnet free of rare-earth metals — IFLScience

Scientists developed "MagNex," a permanent magnet free of rare earth metals using AI. MagNex costs one-fifth of traditional magnets and reduces carbon emissions by 70%. The AI rapidly analyzed over 100 million potential alloys, achieving results 200 times faster than traditional methods.

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08 May 2024 17:24

[6.3] New COVID-19 variants FLiRT spreading globally — The Hindu

New COVID-19 variants, KP.2 and KP1.1, are causing renewed concern worldwide with cases rising in the U.S., U.K., South Korea, New Zealand, and India. Identified as FLiRT variants, they show greater resistance to current vaccines and prior infections.

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06 May 2024 17:19

[6.0] Boeing aims to redeem reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch — The Guardian

On May 6, 2024, Boeing aims to redeem its reputation with the first crewed launch of Starliner from Florida. Despite previous setbacks including technical issues and a failed test in 2019, Boeing has prepared with nearly 450 suppliers and hundreds of employees. If successful, the flight could lead to six further astronaut flights for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.