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24 Jul 2024 17:57

[6.1] US banks must report Russian assets for potential seizure — The Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury Department has mandated banks to report their Russian asset holdings by August 2 under the REPO Act, which allows for the seizure of up to $6 billion in assets to support Ukraine's recovery from the war. The World Bank estimates Ukraine needs $486 billion for reconstruction. The G7 countries have frozen approximately $300 billion in Russian assets since the conflict began.

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22 Jul 2024 17:48

[6.0] ICJ rules Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful — The Age

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories "unlawful", urging immediate cessation of settlement construction. The decision, sought by the UN, criticizes Israel's policies and calls for the removal of existing settlements. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denounced the nonbinding opinion. The court emphasized international law violations, advocating for Palestinian self-determination.

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22 Jul 2024 17:48

[6.2] China, Philippines agree to reduce tensions at disputed shoal — The Associated Press

China and the Philippines have reached a deal to reduce confrontations at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, announced on Sunday. Hostile clashes previously raised fears of U.S. involvement. The agreement followed meetings between diplomats and aims to manage differences without prejudicing territorial claims. Details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

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19 Jul 2024 17:15

[5.7] 80% of priority countries achieved maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination — CDC

From 2000 to 2022, the maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination initiative led to 47 out of 59 targeted countries achieving elimination. This resulted in a significant decrease in neonatal tetanus cases (89%) and deaths (84%). However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routine immunizations, causing an increase in reported cases in 18 priority countries since 2020.

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17 Jul 2024 18:00

Highly covered news with significance over 5:

[5.9] Climate change shifts Earth's rotation due to melting polar ice (India Today + 9)

[5.9] China's Third Plenum focuses on economy, not property crisis (The Washington Post + 54)

[5.5] Asteroid larger than Eiffel Tower to pass Earth in 2029 (The Guardian + 17)

[5.4] Pakistan’s government seeks to ban party of former PM Imran Khan (The Guardian + 6)

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17 Jul 2024 18:00

[6.5] China is installing the wind and solar equivalent of five large nuclear power stations per week — ABC News

China is installing 10 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity biweekly, equivalent to five large nuclear plants per week. A report states China will meet its 2030 renewable energy target by the end of this month. Despite new coal plants, renewables are set to surpass coal in China by end of 2024.

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15 Jul 2024 18:03

[6.4] Gene therapy offers hope to autoimmune disease patients — Financial Times

Car-T therapy, initially approved for blood cancers in 2017, shows promise for treating autoimmune diseases like lupus. German teenager Janina Paech remains in remission three years post-treatment. Professor Schett’s trials report nearly perfect results, with only one mild disease recurrence among 15 patients. Manufacturing constraints and high costs ($530,000) remain barriers to broader application.

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13 Jul 2024 17:23

Highly covered news with significance over 5:

[5.8] Microsoft Outlook had a critical zero-click vulnerability (Infosecurity Magazine + 4)

[5.5] China investigates cooking oil transported in uncleaned fuel tankers (The Washington Post + 5)

[5.4] Russia recruits sympathizers online for sabotage in Europe (The Washington Post + 3)

[5.4] Google's dark web monitoring service now free for all users (Scripps News + 5)

[5.2] La Niña forecasted with potential global weather impacts (The Washington Post + 3)

[5.1] EU accuses X (formerly Twitter) of deceptive blue checks (PBS NewsHour + 5)

News Minimalist

13 Jul 2024 17:23

[6.2] New "maternal brain hormone" strengthens bones, aids bone growth — Livescience.com

Scientists discovered a new hormone, named "maternal brain hormone" (CCN3), which strengthens bones. Created in the brain, the hormone enhances bone growth in both genders and has shown efficacy in mice, potentially leading to treatments for fractures and osteoporosis.

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13 Jul 2024 17:23

[6.4] Central banks warn of global sovereign debt surge — Financial Times

UBS surveyed 40 central bank managers, finding 37% concerned about global sovereign debt, up from 14% last year. Global debt hits a record $91.4tn, with debt-to-GDP poised to exceed 100%. Nearly 75% worry about inflation and rising yields. Under a potential Trump presidency, 83% foresee higher US deficits and inflation, driven by promises of tax cuts and high tariffs on imports from China.

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10 Jul 2024 18:25

[6.3] New HIV prevention drug lenacapavir shows 100% efficacy — ScienceAlert

A clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda involving 5,000 participants revealed that a twice-yearly injection of lenacapavir fully prevents HIV in young women. In the randomized trial, lenacapavir showed 100% efficacy compared to 1.5% and 1.8% infection rates in women taking daily Truvada and Descovy pills, respectively.

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10 Jul 2024 18:25

[7.1] China invests $800bn in grid to support green energy — Financial Times

China is investing over $800bn in its electricity grid over six years to support a shift from coal to renewables. In 2024, China's power grid projects received $17bn, a 24.9% increase from the previous year. The country plans to increase capital expenditure from $102bn to $157bn by 2030. Despite challenges, China aims to modernize its grid to meet rising electricity demand and environmental goals.

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08 Jul 2024 18:05

[6.1] French elections result in hung parliament, leftists gain most seats — The Associated Press

In recent French legislative elections, a coalition of left-wing parties won the most seats but did not secure a majority, resulting in a hung parliament. The leftist New Popular Front coalition gained over 180 seats, ahead of President Macron’s centrist alliance with more than 160 seats, and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally with over 140 seats. This outcome leaves France without a clear governmental direction ahead of the Paris Olympics and various international engagements.

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08 Jul 2024 18:05

[6.4] Hurricane Beryl devastates island of Carriacou — UN News

The island of Carriacou in Grenada has been devastated by Hurricane Beryl, affecting 100% of its population. The hurricane, the strongest June hurricane in Atlantic history, reached Category 5 with 240 km/h (150 mph) winds. International aid is underway, with significant logistical challenges. Over 650,000 people, including 150,000 children, in multiple Caribbean nations were affected.

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05 Jul 2024 18:02

Highly covered news with significance over 5:

[5.2] American researchers built world's most precise atomic clock (Moneycontrol + 3)

[5.0] EU imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs despite fears of retaliation (The Guardian + 3)

News Minimalist

22 Jul 2024 17:48

Highly covered news with significance over 5:

[5.4] Bangladesh court abolishes job quotas following deadly protests (The Independent + 37)

[5.1] China’s third plenum sees Communist Party double down on economic, tech, military power (South China Morning Post + 9)

News Minimalist

22 Jul 2024 17:48

[6.1] Biden exits 2024 race, endorses Kamala Harris — Financial Times

US President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. Biden's decision follows intense pressure from Democrats and comes after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump and a COVID-19 diagnosis. An AP poll showed two-thirds of Democratic voters favored Biden dropping out.

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19 Jul 2024 17:15

Highly covered news with significance over 5:

[5.6] (UK) Labour's king's speech outlines 40 bills covering various sectors (The Guardian + 10)

[5.6] (UK) Covid inquiry report names politicians for crisis role (The Guardian + 5)

[5.4] (EU) Von der Leyen pledges ambitious plans for second term (RTE.ie + 8)

[5.3] (US) Biden faces pressure to step aside amid campaign struggles (CNN + 54)

[5.1] Chip stocks plunge after Trump's remarks on Taiwan and China (Financial Times + 3)

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19 Jul 2024 17:15

[6.0] Global outage from faulty software update disrupts flights, banks, hospitals — The Associated Press

A global technology outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software update disrupted flights, banks, media outlets, hospitals, and small businesses worldwide. The issue, affecting Microsoft Windows systems, was not a cyberattack. Airports in the U.S., Europe, and Asia experienced long lines and delays. Hospitals faced appointment system failures and canceled non-urgent surgeries. Major disruptions also hit TV stations, stock exchanges, and shipping hubs. CrowdStrike is working on a fix, but significant delays and interruptions continue.

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17 Jul 2024 18:00

[6.4] A ‘new era’ in malaria control has begun with a vaccination campaign for children in Ivory Coast — The Hindu

Ivory Coast launched a malaria vaccine campaign on July 15, 2024, aiming to vaccinate 250,000 children under two with the R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by Oxford University. The vaccine is over 75% effective in preventing severe disease and death. Serum Institute plans to produce 100 million doses annually. Africa, where 94% of global malaria cases and 608,000 deaths occur annually, remains the primary target.

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15 Jul 2024 18:03

Highly covered news with significance over 5:

[5.9] Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine (POLITICO Europe + 37)

[5.8] Global childhood immunization rates stall post-pandemic, concerning experts (CNN + 8)

News Minimalist

15 Jul 2024 18:03

[6.9] Biden calls for unity after apparent Trump assassination attempt — PBS NewsHour

President Joe Biden addressed the nation after an apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Biden called for national unity and ordered an independent security review. Trump, injured but recovering, plans to attend the upcoming Republican National Convention. Vice President Kamala Harris postponed her campaign activities.

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13 Jul 2024 17:23

[6.1] AT&T data breach exposes 'nearly all' wireless customers — Financial Times

AT&T suffered a cyber security breach in April, affecting call and text data of "nearly all" its tens of millions of wireless customers. Hackers accessed records from May-October 2022 and January 2, 2023. The breach involved both wireless and landline customers. AT&T, with over 100 million wireless subscribers, is collaborating with law enforcement.

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13 Jul 2024 17:23

[6.2] Disaster-hit nations appeal for climate aid — DAWN.com

Countries hit by climate disasters appeal for immediate aid during the "loss and damage" fund meeting in South Korea. Developing nations argued they cannot wait until the end of 2025 for aid. Nearly 200 nations agreed at COP28 to establish the fund. Wealthy nations pledged $661 million so far, but estimates suggest over $400 billion is needed annually.

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10 Jul 2024 18:26

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[5.6] Kyiv copes with aftermath of children's hospital strike (The Guardian + 40)

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10 Jul 2024 18:25

[6.4] 27 of every 1,000 Indian children die from dirty cooking fuels — South First

A report by Cornell University reveals 27 of every 1,000 babies and children in India die due to exposure to dirty cooking fuels. Using household survey data from 1992 to 2016, it found higher mortality in girls due to neglect. Globally, a third of the population cooks with biomass, contributing to 3.2 million deaths annually.

News Minimalist

08 Jul 2024 18:05

Highly covered news with significance over 4.5:

[5.9] Earth's inner core slowing down, moving in reverse direction (Moneycontrol + 6)

[5.5] GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic lower cancer risks in study (ScienceAlert + 16)

[5.1] Mars organic material discovery sheds light on Earth's origins (The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel + 3)

[5.0] Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidency, aims for change (Financial Times + 12)

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08 Jul 2024 18:05

[6.2] Hamas reportedly backs new Gaza ceasefire proposal — The Guardian

Hamas has reportedly given initial approval to a US-backed phased ceasefire deal in Gaza. Key elements include hostage releases and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza cities. Key mediators include Egypt, Washington, and Qatar. Israeli-Gaza conflict casualties: 1,200 Israelis and over 38,000 Gazans.

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08 Jul 2024 18:05

[6.7] June marks 13th consecutive record-breaking hot month — The Associated Press

Earth experienced its 13th consecutive month of record-high temperatures in June 2024, per the European climate service Copernicus. June was 1.5°C warmer than pre-industrial levels, marking the third-hottest month ever recorded. Oceans also set 15-month heat records.

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05 Jul 2024 18:02

[6.0] Officials warn about risks of unregulated psychedelic mushroom edibles — The Washington Post

Officials are raising alarms about unregulated and potentially harmful psychedelic mushroom edibles, including the Amanita muscaria mushroom. Nearly 50 people across 24 states fell ill from Diamond Shruumz products. The unregulated psilocybin market echoes early marijuana legalization. Rising reports of mushroom poisonings reached 1,005 cases in 2023, with seizures up 369% since 2017.